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The Star
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Newbies becoming lost in taxation
Paying dues: Some first-time tax filers say the complexities of LHDN's e-filing platform pose a hurdle. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star Confusing terms and steps spark calls for help PETALING JAYA: Navigating the complexities of tax filing can be a daunting task for many young Malaysians, particularly those new to the workforce. As the deadline for filing tax returns is fast approaching, the unfamiliarity with tax terms and processes has become a significant hurdle for this demographic. For Siti Fatimah Abdul Halim, a 27-year-old lecturer who recently completed her master's degree and started her first job last year, the 2024 tax assessment year posed a steep learning curve. 'The sheer amount of information required was overwhelming, and I had to look up unfamiliar terms online,' she said. Her confusion was exacerbated by the complexities of the Inland Revenue Board's (LHDN) e-filing platform. 'I felt confused by some of the sections, especially the deductions part, because I wasn't sure which ones I needed to fill in,' said Siti Fatimah, who is from Kuala Lumpur. To overcome this, she asked her colleagues to help her navigate her first tax return filing. She hopes that individual companies or organisations can provide training on tax filing, especially for those who have just started their careers. 'I think it would be beneficial if workplaces offered sessions on e-filing and income tax, as many new workers like me, or even fresh graduates, lack awareness in this area. 'Given that tax filing is a crucial responsibility for all working individuals, early guidance in the workplace could help ease the transition and promote financial literacy,' said Siti Fatimah. Jessica Wong, a 25-year-old executive, echoed these sentiments. 'The website was confusing and overwhelming. When I filed my tax returns for the first time last year, I didn't understand how to navigate it,' she said. Fortunately, a friend with a finance background guided her through the process. 'Before meeting her, I had zero clue regarding income tax. I also did not understand how tax returns work,' she said, adding that she also referred to some financial blogs to better understand the whole process. LHDN has extended the deadline to file last year's personal income tax returns to May 15 for individuals with employment income only and June 30 for individuals with business income. When junior marketing executive Gerald Lim, 26, first filed his tax returns last year, he missed out some tax relief offers. 'I left out a lot of fields such as health insurance and lifestyle – at first I wasn't aware that I could get tax relief for my health insurance,' he said. After learning from his senior colleagues, Lim has a better understanding of the whole process now. Graphic designer Farid Nazmi, 28, expressed his initial fears of making mistakes. 'I was intimidated by the process, worried about the repercussions of any errors,' he said. With help from his parents and friends in the auditing sector, Farid successfully filed his first tax return last year. 'It feels daunting at first as I was not sure about the filing process. Which part should I fill? What should I fill in? How about the receipts? 'I was intimidated, fearing that I would mess up the process and land in trouble with LHDN for wrongly filing my tax returns,' he added.
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Wan Azizah brings comfort, relief to elderly in Bandar Tun Razak
KUALA LUMPUR: A warm visit from Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail brought smiles and much-needed relief to three elderly residents of Bandar Tun Razak today under the Ziarah Kasih Madani programme. The Prime Minister's wife, who is also Bandar Tun Razak member of parliament, personally delivered monthly financial assistance from the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) and essential supplies to help ease the burden of medical costs faced by the recipients. "Alhamdulillah, this morning I was able to visit three patients. "One of them was Puan Siti Fatimah, 88, who has been ill for a long time and is now in the emergency ward at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital," she told reporters after the programme. Two others were visited at their homes, in Taman Mewah and Taman Ikhlas here. including Md Zin Abu Kasim, a former colleague of Dr Wan Azizah during her time at the university hospital. The programme was also attended by the Prime Minister's political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin, Cheras and Bandar Tun Razak Social Welfare Department senior officer Datuk Seri Mohd Shahrulnizam Mazlan, Skuad Jejak Asnaf coordinator Muhammad Ishak Zulkifly, and several MAIWP personnel. One of the recipients, Abdul Aziz Abu Bakar, 61, could not hold back his emotions as he spoke about the help he received. A retired worker, Abdul Aziz was seriously injured in an accident on April 13, leaving him with fractured ribs and a cracked shoulder blade. "I'm a pensioner, and I only receive around RM300 a month. With this assistance, it really helps ease my daily expenses," he said, adding that officials had indicated the possibility of further aid since some of his children are still in school.
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Wan Azizah brings comfort, relief to elderly in Bandar Tun Razak
KUALA LUMPUR: A warm visit from Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail brought smiles and much-needed relief to three elderly residents of Bandar Tun Razak today under the Ziarah Kasih MADANI programme. The Prime Minister's wife, who is also the area's Member of Parliament, personally delivered monthly financial assistance from the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) and essential supplies to help ease the burden of medical costs faced by the recipients. 'Alhamdulillah, this morning I was able to visit three patients. One of them was Puan Siti Fatimah, 88, who has been ill for a long time and is now in the emergency ward at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital,' she told reporters after the programme. Two others were visited at their homes, in Taman Mewah and Taman Ikhlas here. including Md Zin Abu Kasim, a former colleague of Dr Wan Azizah during her time at the university hospital. The programme was also attended by the Prime Minister's political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin, Cheras and Bandar Tun Razak Social Welfare Department senior officer Datuk Seri Mohd Shahrulnizam Mazlan, Skuad Jejak Asnaf coordinator Muhammad Ishak Zulkifly, and several MAIWP personnel. One of the recipients, Abdul Aziz Abu Bakar, 61, could not hold back his emotions as he spoke about the help he received. A retired worker, Abdul Aziz was seriously injured in an accident on April 13, leaving him with fractured ribs and a cracked shoulder blade. 'I'm a pensioner, and I only receive around RM300 a month. With this assistance, it really helps ease my daily expenses,' he said, adding that officials had indicated the possibility of further aid since some of his children are still in school.
