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Builders Burdened By SST Expansion

Oliver Wee, President, Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM)

16-Jun-25 07:45

Builders Burdened By SST Expansion

Starting July 1, Malaysia’s expanded SST will impact construction firms earning over 1.5 million ringgit, adding strain to an industry already facing cost hikes and labour shortages. Industry players like MBAM stress the need for clearer direction and stronger government support; we’ll speak to Oliver Wee Hiang Chyn, President of the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM).

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Produced by: Aghilen Sankar, Rie Kajiya

Presented by: Philip See, Shazana Mokhtar


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Tags:  sstmalaysiaconstruction sectorlabour shortageshigh cost





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