The Future Ahead - SST and Avocado (Malaysia)
The Future Ahead - SST and Avocado (Malaysia) This article is shared from the heart — based on our own personal views and hands-on experience after many years of growing avocados and other fruit crops. Our views are grounded in real-world lessons, trial and error, and we’re not academics or policymakers, just passionate planters who believe in the future of Malaysian avocados. We hope our journey and thoughts can inspire more people — from growers, consumers to decision-makers — to see the tremendous potential and the promise this humble fruit holds for our farms, our health, and our country. ** Avocados: Malaysia’s Most Overlooked Green Investment (Cash Crop) — From planting to shelf in 2-3 years. With demand far outpacing local supply, the market remains wide open for growth. 1️⃣ The government’s move to impose Sales and Service Tax ("SST") on imported avocados — notably from Australia, Mexico, and South Africa — presents a valuable opportunity for local growers...