Govt proposes tax breaks for donors supporting anti-graft programmes

Published: Oct 10, 2025 9:06 AM | Updated: Oct 10, 2025 9:07 AM

BUDGET 2026 | The government has proposed that NGOs’ anti-corruption programmes recognised by the MACC be approved for tax deductions as projects of national interest.

"Donors who make cash contributions to approved anti-corruption programmes will also be eligible for income tax deductions," Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced when tabling Budget 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat today.

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