Come 2015, Malaysia will join some 160 countries, which include leading nations and economies, who have implemented GST or VAT (Value Added Tax) systems. And while it has worked for these countries, will it work for ours? But first, do we even understand what this tax system does and what it's pros and cons are?

We asked 'What does GST mean for you? Do you believe that GST is necessary?'

This Talkback was produced in collaboration with the Economic Transformation Programme.