LHDN Sabah collects RM5.7 billion in 2024, targets RM6.2 billion for 2025
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KOTA KINABALU (May 29): The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) of Sabah collected RM5.7 billion in taxes for 2024.
LHDN Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said this year the agency is targeting higher collections compared to last year, with a goal of RM6.2 billion for Sabah.
'This target has increased as the 2024 collection showed a positive response, exceeding the previous year's figures.
'LHDN will also continue to monitor the performance of companies that evade paying their due taxes.
'They can make installment payments, and it is the responsibility of the Sabah LHDN to ensure these companies comply with the payment schedule,' he told the media after paying a courtesy visit to the Head of State of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, at Istana Seri Kinabalu today.
He also stated that the purpose of the visit was to introduce the new director of LHDN Sabah, Datin Dayang Halimah Awang Ahmad, who replaces Azrul Hisham Shamsudin.
Additionally, Tariq mentioned that LHDN Sabah conducted 'Operasi Pematuhan (OP) Tombak' in Tawau from April 23 to 25.
'LHDN has also carried out several special operations to ensure compliance, including OP Tombak, to monitor adherence to income tax regulations and the Electronic Stamp Duty Assessment and Payment System (STAMPS),' he added.
During the visit, Tariq was accompanied by Dayang Halimah, Deputy CEO (Special Branch) Ahmad Khairuddin Abdullah, State Operations Director (Corporate Tax Audit) Paul Anak Sarip and State Operations Director (Collection) Naharuddin Nurdin.
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