Budget 2025: The case for sin taxes | Scoop Insight

09/09/2024 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

In the first episode of Scoop Insight, we break down the key objectives of Malaysia's Budget 2025; exploring the country’s tax revenue strategies and focusing on expanding the tax base. With discussions on whether it’s time to revisit the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and the role of sin taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and gaming, we ask: Are these convenient targets for revenue generation due for an increase? What are the consequences of implementing taxes without fully considering their broader impact?

Moderator:
Shazmin Shamsuddin

Panellists:
Dato' Zainul Arifin Mohammed Isa
CEO, Big Boom Media

Muhammad Sha'ani bin Abdullah
Honorary Secretary, Malaysian Digital Economy Consumer Association

Dr. Shankaran Nambiar
Fellow, Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA)

Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan
Tasek Gelugor MP

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