Probe into those involved in tax evasion, Anwar tells IRB

CYBERJAYA – Stressing that taxes must be paid by those eligible, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said he wants the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) to investigate individuals or companies which engage in tax evasion tricks.

Officiating the 27th Revenue Day tonight, Anwar said the move is 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 finance minister, said if the effort can be implemented well, then the country’s revenue will continue to increase and may even become better than that of previous years. – Bernama, March 6, 2023