Investigate those engaging in tax evasion - Anwar

Anwar, when officiating the 27th Revenue Day tonight, said the move was aimed at ensuring that those who are obliged to pay income tax do not evade or escape legal claims.

"I deliberately expressed this to give encouragement to the efforts, that as long as I am entrusted to lead the government, I want these individuals, whether they are petty traders or the wealthy, to abide by the law and not evade paying income tax.

"I am saying this so that everyone, whether they are my acquaintances or not, my supporters or not, taxes must be paid and the IRB must search and look for tricks used (to avoid paying taxes),” he said.

Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said if the effort can be implemented well, then the performance of the country's revenue will continue to increase and be even better than in previous years. - BERNAMA

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