When the government announced that the sales tax exemption for cars will not continue beyond June 30, it opened a leeway for consumers by allowing all cars registered before March 31, 2023 to enjoy the SST exemption, provided the booking was made before today (July 1).
The move was lauded by many, including industry players and consumers, as few expected the sales tax waiver to continue, given that it started back in June 2020 and the government has given three extensions since. The finance ministry said that as of June 20, Malaysians have enjoyed a whopping RM4.7 billion in saved sales tax from 868,422 vehicles since the scheme started.
Now, there’s a veteran industry player calling for all cars registered before March 31, 2023, to receive the SST exemption, and not just those booked before today. According to Datuk Tony Khor, Federation of Motor and Credit Companies Association of Malaysia (FMCCAM) president, such a move will avoid confusion among different levels of stakeholders, from processing the booking, to delivery by dealers and registration.
“Since the government allows cars booked on or before June 30 to enjoy the tax exemption as long as they are registered before March 31, 2023, why not just extend the tax exemption deadline to the same day? Let car owners be entitled to the exemption as long as they register their cars by that date,” he told The Star.
He added that although FMCCAM welcomed the government’s decision to allow registrations until March next year, the booking deadline caused many to throng car dealerships yesterday. And this late rush of bookings will cause logistical issues.
Khor explained that with the nine-month period between booking and registration deadlines, dealers would have to wait for customs clearance and confirmation if each car was entitled to the exemption, before registration can be done.
“This process will take time, especially if there is a dispute over the actual booking date. We hope the finance ministry will allow all vehicles registered on or before March 31 to get the exemption,” he said.
Is this a case of give an inch and take a yard or bagi betis nak peha, or does is the plea justified? Perhaps there’s some extra work and documentation needed on the part of the dealers, but for consumers, we’ve had a big window of over two years of no sales tax now, and your purchase really shouldn’t have been left to the final week, or for some, the final day. Did you take advantage of the SST break? What’s your views on this?
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Bought a car end of last year… Yes agreed that we should not wait until last to buy a car
You bought a car already….why do you have ask SST exemption…won’t get a car before 31st March next year….it is better to let them to clear away for those who book 30th June to reduce backlog
With this current BN govt, everything is flip flop U-turn …deswai many foreign investors left Malaysia.
Copy paste: “Whatever decision made or dateline set by the government. It will never satisfy everyone. However, I believe is best not to over extend which I don’t see anypoint doing so. Buyers ultimately have to make a choice before the dateline and also not wait until the final hour.”
Take your stupid political comment elsewhere. This is a car website.
Totally agreed with the suggestion. Very valid. Like my case. I’ve been waiting for launching od new model. More latest features, especially safety. No such thing as taking advantage.
Sorry but suggestion is bad, it will create more traffic jam.
SST exemption again….book now once order and will not enough time to deliver before 31st March due to many buying cars with SST exemption..this is too much.
Disagree
dapat satu inchi minta satu kaki lagi..cis cis cis
Government not enough revenue to extend sst exemption…. Government needs help for others not cars
Actually it does make some sense since anyone book their car today onward need to pay more while getting their car even later too.
Bad suggestion. Tax exemption again, will create more traffic jam
Not good suggestion from you and good move from gomen
Jams Jams already! Why ask again.
SST exemption is just marketing gimmick
Whatever decision made or dateline set by the government. It will never satisfy everyone. However, I believe is best not to over extend which I don’t see anypoint doing so. Buyers ultimately have to make a choice before the dateline and also not wait until the final hour.
Please dont encourage frivolous spending.
Dont extend, if people cannot afford a car, they shouldnt buy
Please help on how to solve food now, not everytime talk about solving on cars, cars, cars
Sudah dapat betis lagi mahu paha. Tidak bersyukur ka? aiyaa
Agree, its doesn’t make sense with last booking date not same with last register date. created a lot more issue in this coming 9 month.
Also, the booking data would be not valid as the consumer just don’t wanna to miss the train. its like “no time to explain, get in the car” kind of scenario…
its a really bad decision for government to made.
Mana otak bro?
Continuous for tax exemption, the government won’t run efficiently and will lose their revenue. Stop asking another time and solve the food problem. Chicken price increase already by 0.50 sen.
Is it because SST exemption forever? SST exemption is marketing gimmick
Typical Malaysians….always last min only want to act and ‘subsidy’ mentality…..Hope the Gov jangan layan lah
Not based on booking. Hmmmm. Let see how many consmers are conned by their salesman this time.
Then how to pay ministers’?
dei solve public transport la
I support the idea of extension of the SST EXEMPTION. I m contemplating taking up this offer if the exemption continues
Mana otak?
Government already lose their revenue due to continuous tax exemption for cars. Put aside and focus more on food prices. Chicken prices already increase by 0.50 sen
Agreed. I am waiting for the new ranger. Not launch yet but rumoured by this month (July) , so with this I may get the SST exemption
Ford Ranger is not included for tax exemption like Triton, Hilux, D-Max and Navara. Btw, tax exemption is not needed anymore, our government cannot run properly if continuous tax exemption for cars.
The country cannot continued to be run efficiently with tax exemptions. Where will the income come from for expenses and development? The continued give outs will only encourage Malaysians to be lazy.
Government should stop listening to these poor people like those Amanah protester out there. Making noises on petty things little things rather than focusing on the bigger picture.
@sindasingh, please put your political comments elsewhere. This is an auto related forum.
LoL. Typical snake oil salesman request. Come 1st March, the same type will request for another 6 months extension citing 1000 excuses like “erection” fever, and the cycle never ends. Just stick with the timeline, or get out of business…
No need to extend la!! Solve the traffic jams problems