9 Kind Shops That Are ‘Absorbing’ GST So You Don’t Have To Pay More

Looks like you might be still be able to afford a new smartphone or Swedish furniture, for now.
Ps: This is only part 1 of our list of 'GST-free' shops.

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1. Ikea

Answer: There is no difference! Prices in the 2015 IKEA Catalogue remain the same as before GST. Happy shopping! http://bit.ly/IKEAmy2015catalogue

Posted by IKEA Malaysia on Tuesday, 31 March 2015

2. Mydin

A comparison of Mydin receipts before and after the Goods and Services Tax kicked in on April 1, 2015. Picture courtesy of Datuk Wira Ameer Ali Mydin.

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In line with its "Harga Tak Naik" campaign, Mydin will be absorbing the GST for the month of April to maintain the price levels for consumers. They are achieving this by foregoing some of its profits, rebates for suppliers, and through refunds of the sales and services tax from the government.

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3. Mr DIY

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4. McDonald's

The pricing on McDonald's menu will remain the same as the GST has replaced the existing 6% government services tax which consumers was already paying for. Besides that, the fast food giant will be absorbing the GST for selected menu items as part of its All-Day value initiative. For example, the Filet-O-Fish and Double Cheeseburger Extra Value Meals are priced at RM7.95 inclusive of GST.

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5. TGV

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6. Al-Ikhsan

7. Oppo

8. Zalora

Online fashion retailer Zalora is offering a 6% discount off storewide items when shoppers use the 'GSTDROP' discount code upon checkout. The promo code is not applicable for discounted items and selected brands.

This promotion is valid for the month of April 2015.

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9. 100% Super Store

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