![Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713588822_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF
The Ministry of Finance states that the average annual SST collection was 51.6% lower than GST due to the smaller scope of the SST.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![No answer from AGC on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges - Lawyer No answer from AGC on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719215525_TBROSMAHMANSORj.jpg)
No answer from AGC on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges - Lawyer
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's money laundering and tax evasion trial continued, despite no response from the AGC to her dismissal request.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Malaysia has to start carbon pricing, tax ahead of EU's CBAM rollout in 2026 Malaysia has to start carbon pricing, tax ahead of EU's CBAM rollout in 2026](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710140067_TBLIEWCHINTONG.jpg)
Malaysia has to start carbon pricing, tax ahead of EU's CBAM rollout in 2026
Liew Chin Tong said the collections should then be channelled into green investment, including the investment into green steel.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Consider This: Federalism - When States Want More
Recently Johor and Penang have made headlines with their push for a larger share of the taxes they collect. Johor, at the urging of regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, is seeking 20 to 30 percent of its collected taxes, while Penang is seeking 20 percent. These demands are raising important questions about decentralisation and financial autonomy. Additionally, Sabah and Sarawakâs unique position under the MA63 adds to the complexity of these discussions. How should Malaysia navigate the demands for greater funds? On the episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to economist Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, and Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Flying container case: Three more Customs officers detained Flying container case: Three more Customs officers detained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718256136_SPRM.jpg)
Flying container case: Three more Customs officers detained
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that more than RM3 million cash was seized following the arrests.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/41531918799_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate
The syndicate is believed to have smuggled in goods through Port Klang and evaded taxes estimated at RM3.5 billion over the past 10 years.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Pengasas Premium Big Blue Taxi bebas tuduhan tipu kerja pembersihan bangunan KLCC Pengasas Premium Big Blue Taxi bebas tuduhan tipu kerja pembersihan bangunan KLCC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81499245634_DatukShamsubahrin.jpg)
Pengasas Premium Big Blue Taxi bebas tuduhan tipu kerja pembersihan bangunan KLCC
Mahkamah melepas dan membebaskan Pengasas Perkhidmatan Premium Big Blue Taxi, Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail daripada pertuduhan menipu kerja pembersihan bangunan KLCC.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![[COLUMNIST] How e-Invoicing will benefit the public [COLUMNIST] How e-Invoicing will benefit the public](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61659343329_cukai.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] How e-Invoicing will benefit the public
e-Invoicing by IRBM results in the tax authority having a real time digital record of transactions, ensuring "compliance by design".
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717481766_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke
Anthony Loke said the new fee is 85 pct lower than existing rate which aims to encourage people to switch to the use of ZEV vehicles.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Op Samba 2.0: 23 Customs Dept officers, personnel to be charged - MACC Op Samba 2.0: 23 Customs Dept officers, personnel to be charged - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716457904_tbOpsSambaSPRM.jpg)
Op Samba 2.0: 23 Customs Dept officers, personnel to be charged - MACC
Op Samba 2.0 focused on investigations at the cargo section, detected the leakage of tax revenue as much as RM2 billion, according to MACC.
Thu May 23 2024
![Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666424888_Keadaanalirantrafi.jpg)
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market
Sales tax exemptions for domestically produced vehicles provided a tailwind for the national car brands Perodua and Proton.
Fri May 17 2024
![Palestinian public sector salaries squeezed as Israel withholds tax revenue Palestinian public sector salaries squeezed as Israel withholds tax revenue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714206333_Rafahjpg.jpg)
Palestinian public sector salaries squeezed as Israel withholds tax revenue
Only part of public sector salaries would be paid this week, keeping up a squeeze on payrolls that lasted for months, the authority said.
Mon May 13 2024
![M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708316175_Duitjutakela.jpg)
M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals
Malaysia is considering to provide full tax exemptions on withdrawal from private retirement scheme (PRS) funds for emergency purposes.
Wed May 08 2024
![IRB establishes lawyer role application on MyTax portal IRB establishes lawyer role application on MyTax portal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715149244_LHDNburuwargaasi.jpg)
IRB establishes lawyer role application on MyTax portal
The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has established the 'Lawyer Role Application' to allow lawyers to submit the Real Property Gains Tax (BNCKHT) forms electronically via e-CKHT on the MyTax portal.
Wed May 08 2024
![No approval for BJAK to provide RTD road tax renewal No approval for BJAK to provide RTD road tax renewal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714989684_JPJ.jpg)
No approval for BJAK to provide RTD road tax renewal
MOT says BJAK's statement on its website claiming to be "audited, validated and approved by RTD" is untrue and misleading to the public.
Mon May 06 2024