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Will Taxing The Rich Help With Economic Recovery?

Dr. Goh Lim Thye, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Universiti Malaya | Bernard Yap, EY Private Tax and Financial Services Leader, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd | Jayant Menon, Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

28-Sep-21 18:00

Will Taxing The Rich Help With Economic Recovery?

There’s been a lot of talk about whether we have enough money in our coffers, especially with the 12th Malaysia Plan being so ambitious. So first, we look at the pros and cons of raising taxes for high income earners. Then, we talk about alternative taxes that might work. And finally, what should be in place to ensure Malaysia’s financial security?

Image Source: Mathieu Stern, Unsplash

Produced by: Tasha Fusil, Alia Zefri, Azlyna Mohd Noor

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn


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