MBG Fruit Shop Says It Will Continue To Offer Affordable Fruit Prices Despite SST
The news comes amid a recent hike in SST rates.
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MBG Fruit Shop recently stated Malaysians can still enjoy affordable fruit prices, even with changes to import taxes
In a statement reported by Berita Harian, managing director Adnan Lee said MBG fully supports the Ministry of Finance's move to exempt Sales and Services Tax (SST) on selected imported fruits, effective 1 July.
Among the fruits that will benefit from the SST exemption are apples, oranges, mandarin oranges, and dates
These popular items will now be more accessible to the public, especially as household budgets remain tight.
"For other fruits such as avocados, blueberries, cherries, kiwis, figs, and plums, the current import duty and SST remain at 5%," Adnan explained.
"Dragon fruits and passion fruits are subject to combined rates depending on weight, while sweet potatoes continue to be SST-exempt," he added.
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Image via Firdaus Latif/Malay MailFree trade agreements help MBG keep fruit prices low
MBG Fruits leverages various international free trade agreements (FTAs), including with China, ASEAN, Korea, Japan, India, Australia/New Zealand, Pakistan, Turkiye, and Chile, to reduce import costs.
"These partnerships allow us to offer fresher, premium-quality fruits at more competitive prices," Adnan added.
He reiterated MBG's support for government initiatives to ease the cost of living while maintaining high standards for imported fruit.
