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GST is near! Full list of items that will be affected.

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March 25
by chris eilers

March is coming to the end and the GST (Goods and Services Tax) is spitting distance. And we all notice that a lot of the electronic and technical devices and their related accessories, which we know and love, are going to get a price rise starting from April 1st.

So far, no companies and corporations have confirmed a thing about the upcoming price hike and most have their tounge tied about the specifics involving the 6% GST tax, especially when the tax will be applied on each device giving them an increase in price.

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Nearly all technical devices are listed. Take a look at the list!!

The items that will be affected by GST are as follows:

General electronics:

  • All smartphones and handsets
  • Tablets
  • Smartwatches
  • Wearable tech like smartbands
  • Samsung Gear VR
  • Laptops and Notebooks
  • Stylus pens
  • Smartphone cases
  • Tablet cases
  • Computer mouse
  • Headphones
  • Earphones
  • Chargers
  • Screen protectors
  • Monitors
  • RAM
  • External Storage
  • Internal Storage
  • CPU
  • GPU
  • Keyboards
  • Motherboards
  • Bluray players
  • Media players
  • DVD players
  • CDs
  • TVs (all sizes)
  • All battery types (smartphone, laptop, tablet)
  • GPS
  • Printers
  • Laptop bags
  • Bluetooth headsets
  • Radio
  • Mp3 player
  • Prepaid topups
  • Postpaid bill
  • All online payment transaction types

Others:

  • Adaptors
  • CD holders
  • CD containers
  • Clocks
  • Electronic lighters
  • Cable adaptors
  • All remote controls
  • Batteries
  • Battery clips
  • Battery holders
  • Electronic security door
  • Electric stove
  • All electrical cables
  • Torchlights
  • Flourescent lights
  • International adaptors
  • Bicycle bells
  • Lightbulbs
  • Calculators
  • Compass
  • Table Lamp
  • Printer cartridge
  • Remote control helicopter
  • Game console
  • Car charger

However, not all goods or services will be taxed according to the unveiling from national budget. Those two services below are GST exempted.

GST exempted

  • Roaming (data and voice)
  • Telephone calls

 

Check out these phone before GST!!!

Meizu M1 Note Dual SIM 16GB LTE Blue (NEW ARRIVAL) => RM 699:http://ow.ly/KLxLQ

Meizu MX4 4G LTE 16GB (NEW ARRIVAL) => RM 1,088: http://ow.ly/KLyTV

Huawei Honor 6 16GB White => RM 999: http://ow.ly/KLxXE

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G 8GB White => RM 589: http://ow.ly/KLw3W