The Headlines Say “Avocado.” The Reality Hits Broader
If you’ve been on X (Twitter) lately, you’d think Malaysia
was about to declare war on avocados. Jokes and memes aside, the new Sales and
Service Tax (SST) expansion starting 1 July 2025 is real, structured, and —
depending on where you stand — potentially disruptive.
But let’s get one thing straight:
It’s not just about avocados.
What’s really coming is a targeted SST expansion meant
to increase government revenue by taxing more goods and services — specifically non-essential and high-consumption sectors. The Prime Minister called it
“progressive,” but critics see it as tone-deaf.
Either way, here's what you
should know.