Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that the revenue collection target of M56 billion this year by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) can be achieved.
“I believe, Insya-Allah, our target, the projection for 2024 will be achieved, and possibly, exceed the target,“ he said when speaking at the 42nd World Customs Day celebration in Putrajaya today (Jan 23).
Last year, JKDM’s revenue collection amounted to RM55.1 billion, exceeding the target of RM53.5 billion.
Describing the success as a record for the country, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, expressed his appreciation to the JKDM team.
“If there is no increase in efficiency, if leakage, wastage is allowed to continue, or allowing one or two small groups to transfer wealth for themselves and their families, JKDM can’t record an impressive collection,“ he said and assured the JKDM staff that they will be getting a better bonus this year.
Pay Taxes
Anwar has also reminded all parties not to deceive or evade paying tax to the government.
Anwar who is also Finance Minister said he himself paid his due as imposed by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) of RM500 for one barrel of olive oil presented by a friend from an Arab country.
“… my old friend is an Arab, he sends me one drum of olive oil every year. I will bring it to the family and friends as the oil is from the trees planted in his house.
“This year, Klang Customs imposed a tax of RM500 on me. I said I am not in business but I will not appeal. I want to relate this as an example, if the Prime Minister has to pay taxes, other people should not try to deceive the government,” he said.
