KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's tax revenue collection increased by nine per cent to RM129.6 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H2026) compared with RM119.1 billion in 1H2025.
Business : Tax Revenue Collection Up 9 Pct To RM129.6 Bln In 1H2026
Tax revenue collection, Liew Chin Tong, Hamzah Zai
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Malaysia's tax revenue rose 9% to RM129.6 billion in 1H2026, driven by higher corporate and sales taxes.
- Tax revenue increased to RM129.6 billion in 1H2026 from RM119.1 billion in 1H2025.
- Higher corporate income tax and sales and service tax contributed to the increase.
- The government aims to collect RM343.1 billion in total for 2026.
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