Anwar wants LHDN to boost efficiency, prevent tax leakage due to corruption

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) to increase efficiency and eliminate corrupt practices that result in tax revenue leakage.  When opening the National Tax Conference 2024 on Monday (July 22), Anwar said LHDN must ensure that no corrupt activities occur among its members and take firm action if such elements are found.  Read more at https://shorturl.at/NpdK2  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Please welcome, Ya Ahmad Muhammad Dato' Sri Anwar bin Ibrahim.

00:07Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

00:11The government borrows every year.

00:13They borrow to pay debts,

00:15they borrow for development.

00:17The most burdensome thing is to borrow to pay debts.

00:22That's why the management of the country's economy is important.

00:26It can't be up to the prime minister,

00:29the minister, the chief of staff,

00:32or the producer.

00:35There can't be corruption, corruption, and embezzlement.

00:40Because it's the responsibility of the country and the people.

00:43I am one of the people who brought,

00:45who elevated the position of the producer

00:48to become the producer's agency in the country.

00:50That's what I did first.

00:53Because I am sure,

00:56we have a big responsibility.

00:58Sometimes we face risks.

01:00There are those who accept bribes.

01:03Because sometimes the rich people,

01:06they want to use,

01:08they say this is because of the old way.

01:10That's why I say,

01:11sometimes this corruption also becomes systemic.

01:15Systemic means it has been transmitted.

01:17Like that.

01:19They are used to that way.

01:21How much do you borrow? 2 million.

01:23You borrow and borrow and borrow,

01:24it becomes 500,000 ringgit.

01:27It leaks here and there.

01:30They are used to it.

01:31So when we want to change,

01:33if we should pay 2 million, 2 million.

01:36Let's say we should pay 3 million,

01:38but they give a reasonable reason.

01:40It needs to be reduced a little.

01:41Reasonable.

01:42That's not my business.

01:44I believe in expertise,

01:46honesty, and honesty.

01:49But I want to emphasize this

01:50because this happens in every family.

01:55And I told Dr. Abu Tariq,

01:58make sure this small group of people

02:02is really stopped.

02:04And if they continue to do it,

02:07we will put them in jail

02:10because they betray the country's trust.

02:12I once said,

02:14when the Ministry of Home Affairs,

02:17I went to visit the ministry

02:22and was given instructions.

02:25And at that time,

02:27the director of the Ministry of Home Affairs

02:33told me that

02:35there were 10 Malaysian billionaires

02:41who like to pay interest.

02:43If you pay a little,

02:44all of them will be arrested.

02:46I said, that's strange.

02:47If the billionaires don't want to pay interest,

02:49then what about the teachers and teachers?

02:54Apparently,

02:55because the system is like that,

02:57they are afraid.

02:59Because of the pressure and influence

03:01that is so strong.

03:04So, I went out of the ministry,

03:07to the media,

03:08and I said,

03:09I want to remind all 10 billionaires

03:13to pay interest according to the schedule.

03:16If not,

03:17the Ministry of Home Affairs

03:19will be forced to take necessary action.

03:22Enough is enough.

03:24Don't give a little.

03:26That's not an easy task.

03:30That's also the statement of a minister

03:33of finance at that time

03:35that will certainly invite problems and pressure.

03:42But,

03:43I did it because I thought it was the best.

03:49Even if the minister is considered weak,

03:52the ministry will not dare.

03:54I want to see the income increase

03:57more than the loss.

03:59I want to see every cent,

04:02every ringgit that needs to be paid,

04:04paid without exception.

04:06I say this because I know

04:08the spirit of the Haseel family,

04:10as I witnessed in Pulau Pinang,

04:13and I have high hopes

04:16that we bring a new tradition and culture

04:20to our country

04:22because this is the only thing that can help

04:25save our nation and country.

04:28Thank you.

04:29May peace be upon you.

04:38Thank you.

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