Which SST rate applies
- Service tax 8% is the standard rate for most taxable services since 1 March 2024, including professional services, digital services, rental and many others added from July 2025.
- Service tax 6% still applies to food and beverage, telecommunications, parking and logistics.
- Sales tax 10% is the general rate on taxable goods, and 5% applies to selected goods.
Removing SST from a total
To find the price before tax, divide the total by 1 plus the rate. For RM108 at 8%, that is 108 ÷ 1.08 = RM100. Taking 8% off RM108 gives the wrong answer, RM99.36.
Source: MySST (Royal Malaysian Customs).