PKR: Make GE13 a referendum for GST

PKR today challenged Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak to take a bold step and announce the implementation date for the goods and services tax, in order to make the next general election a referendum for the new tax.

Speaking at the party headquarters in Petaling Jaya this morning, the party's chief of strategy Rafizi Ramli said that this is in line with global practices.

"The issue was made the main election issue in most countries which implement the GST, and the election result a referendum on whether the people agree with its implementation," he said.

According to Rafizi, a strong mandate is required for such a tax as it would affect all Malaysians, including those whose incomes are lower than the taxable threshold.

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