KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — For Malaysian taxpayers paying a carer or for care services for their parents or grandparents, the government is proposing to allow them to claim tax relief even if the care is not for medical reasons.

Currently, Malaysians can claim a maximum RM8,000 tax relief for spending on these services in Malaysia for their parents and grandparents, who are required to be living in Malaysia:

Treatment and care at home, day care centres and residential care centres

Based on existing Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) rules, claims must be supported by the relevant documents, including receipts and medical certification where required: