The Malaysian government’s budget for 2025 is expected to include a number of changes to the country’s income tax system. These changes are designed to make the tax system more efficient and equitable, and to encourage economic growth. One of the most significant changes is the introduction of a new tax bracket for high-income earners. This bracket will apply to individuals earning over RM1 million per year, and will be taxed at a rate of 30%. The government estimates that this change will generate an additional RM2 billion in revenue, which will be used to fund public services and infrastructure projects.
In addition to the new tax bracket, the government is also planning to introduce a number of other changes to the income tax system. These changes include increasing the personal income tax exemption limit from RM5,000 to RM7,000, and reducing the corporate income tax rate from 24% to 22%. The government estimates that these changes will reduce the tax burden on individuals and businesses by a total of RM4 billion.
