date:Jun 22, 2016
A date importer plans to sue the government for imposing GST (tax) on the sweet fruit from the Middle East.
Former Bukit Gelugor by-election candidate Abu Backer Sidek said he would name the Royal Customs Department and Finance Ministry as defendants.
He said to impose GST on dates was unfair, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
I have personally brought samples of dates to Customs officers to show them that dates are not processed and are fresh from the palm.
I have also invited th