CYBERJAYA, April 24, 2026 – Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (LHDNM) has achieved a landmark milestone, collecting a record RM203.99 billion in direct taxes in 2025 — the first time the agency has surpassed the RM200 billion mark.
The figure represents a significant 10.38% increase (RM19.186 billion) from the previous year, announced at the agency’s 30th anniversary celebration (Hari HASiL ke-30) held at Menara Hasil here today.
Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof represented Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the event and read out the Prime Minister’s message.
“Taxation is not merely a legal obligation, but a shared national trust for the well-being of the nation,” Anwar said.
He stressed that tax revenue plays a crucial role in funding essential public services including education, healthcare, social protection, and national development.
The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening governance, ensuring every ringgit is spent prudently, and closing all avenues for leakages and wastage amid challenging global economic conditions.
Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, urged the private sector to continue innovating, increasing productivity, and adopting flexible work arrangements in line with the aspirations of the MADANI Economy.
He added that the government will further empower digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) to build a more efficient, transparent, and trustworthy tax system for the rakyat.
During the ceremony, the Prime Minister’s Awards for 2025 (Anugerah Perdana Hasil Tahun 2025) were presented to top individual and corporate taxpayers in recognition of their exemplary compliance and contributions to national development.
Recipients included:
- Navinderpal Singh a/l Gurdip Singh – Executive Category (Individual)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad – Best Corporate Taxpayer
- Madehah Binti Ahmad – Another outstanding individual contributor
The event highlighted LHDNM’s pivotal role in supporting Malaysia’s fiscal stability and progress under the MADANI framework.
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