Umno supreme council member Armand Azha Abu Hanifah said his wishlist for the new Perikatan Nasional government includes reintroducing the Good and Services Tax (GST) but at a rate of three percent.

This is half of the rate when the BN government introduced the GST in 2015, which was subsequently reverted to the Sales and Services Tax (SST) by the Pakatan Harapan government in 2018.

"I will personally convey these items to the party leadership for the wellbeing of the people," he said in a statement.

The proposed GST at three percent is one of 20 items Armand (photo, above) said he has on his wishlist.

Other items include increasing the BR1M cash aid, which was rebranded as BSH under the Harapan government; giving discounts on loans from the Higher Education Loan Fund (PTPTN); and aid for fishermen, farmers, taxi drivers, as well as university and school students.

He added where possible, toll roads where the concession was nearing expiry should end the collection of tolls.

Armand also wants states to get their fair share of oil royalty, better job opportunities, and better technical and vocational training.

He added the new government should also find ways to reduce the cost of living, create entrepreneurship opportunities, improve international relations, find a solution to vape regulation, build more hospitals and clinics in rural areas, and improve unity.

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin was yesterday sworn in as the new prime minister following a coup against the Harapan government.

He will lead a new coalition comprising Bersatu, BN, PAS and GPS.