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Daily Express
31-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
RM5.7 billion in Sabah taxes last year
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 Text Size: Abu Tariq said the upward revision in the target was due to encouraging tax collection performance last year, which surpassed that of 2023. Kota Kinabalu: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) of Sabah collected RM5.7 billion in tax revenue last year, with a new collection target of RM6.2 billion for 2025, reflecting positive momentum and growing taxpayer compliance in the state. Chief Executive Officer of IRB Malaysia Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said the upward revision in the target was due to encouraging tax collection performance last year, which surpassed that of 2023. 'IRB will continue to monitor the performance of companies that are negligent in fulfilling their tax obligations. 'These companies can opt for instalment payments, and it is the responsibility of the Sabah State IRB to ensure compliance with the agreed payment schedule,' he said, after paying a courtesy call on Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, at Istana Seri Kinabalu, Thursday. Tariq also introduced the new Sabah State IRB Director, Datin Dayang Halimah Awang Ahmad, who succeeds Azrul Hisham Shamsudin, as part of the visit. He added that IRB Sabah recently conducted 'Ops Pematuhan (OP) Tombak' in Tawau from April 23 to 25, this year. Advertisement 'These operations are vital to ensure adherence to tax regulations, including the use of the electronic assessment and stamp duty payment system (STAMPS),' he said. Meanwhile, 380 taxpayers with inactive status have been identified and found active doing business within the city area. Dr Abu Tariq said this shows there is still uncollected tax revenue and action is needed to update taxpayer records. 'This finding provides a clear indication of the untapped potential for revenue collection and the need for further action to ensure taxpayer records are comprehensively updated,' he said. He said among the five main types of businesses operated by these inactive taxpayers are fresh produce business (fruits, vegetables, and fish), dry food business, handicraft businesses, food stalls and wholesale traders at markets. Some 23 officers from HASiL Kota Kinabalu, Keningau and Labuan, along with 35 personnel from City Hall (DBKK), were involved. Abu said the PCTA aimed to verify the status of inactive taxpayers, particularly among business license holders operating around Kota Kinabalu – specifically in Anjung Kinabalu, Anjung Senja, and the Safma Night Market — with the goal of reactivating their tax files. Abu said PCTA represents HASiL's continued commitment to strengthening tax compliance, broadening the tax base, and fostering stronger synergy between agencies to enhance national governance. He said integrated operational approach demonstrates that effective tax compliance strategies do not rely solely on enforcement, but instead require close collaboration between agencies — especially through comprehensive and structured information sharing. 'The sharing of business licence data by City Hall was a key catalyst for the success of this operation. Strategic partnerships established through this collaborative program should be continued between federal agencies and local authorities in the future to align goals and ensure sustainable national revenue,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
29-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
LHDN Sabah collects RM5.7 billion in 2024, targets RM6.2 billion for 2025
Tariq 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.
Daily Express
27-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
170 tax officers in Tawau op
Published on: Sunday, April 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Apr 27, 2025 Text Size: Hasil Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said the closure of OP Tombak is not an end, but a beginning of renewed commitment to tax compliance. TAWAU: A total of 170 Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (Hasil) officers from across Sabah have been deployed to handle 1,000 identified cases during the Operasi Pematuhan (OP) Tombak to ensure the national taxation system remains efficient, fair and inclusive. The large-scale operation, held from April 23 to 25 in Tawau, focusing on areas such as tax audits, employer Monthly Tax Deductions (PCB), strategic investigations, taxpayer verification, collections, stamp duties and legal enforcement. The operation specifically focused on high-risk sectors including the palm oil industry, services, the shadow economy, contractors, and other sectors prone to non-compliance. It was also the fifth operation of its kind carried out this year, as part of Hasil's long-term strategy to strengthen tax compliance and expand the tax base under the Malaysia Madani framework. Hasil Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said the closure of OP Tombak is not an end, but a beginning of renewed commitment to tax compliance. 'The success of this operation must be followed by consistent, focused and data-driven actions,' he said, when officiating the OP Tombak closing ceremony at Hasil Tawau Office on Friday. Also present were Deputy CEO (Compliance) Datuk Hisham Rusli and Deputy CEO (Special Branch) Ahmad Khairuddin Abdullah, along with Hasil's senior management. Abu also highlighted the need for active participation from all stakeholders to ensure the national taxation system becomes more efficient, comprehensive, and beneficial to both the people and the country. 'It is hoped that the implementation of this operation will have a positive impact and contribute significantly to the agenda of expanding the tax base, increasing voluntary compliance, and strengthening public confidence in a fair, transparent, and integrated taxation system,' he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
