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Amir Hamzah urges alumni to support schools, cites tax relief under Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Alumni bodies have been urged to strengthen their support for schools, with Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan highlighting the tax...

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Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan urges alumni bodies to strengthen school support, highlighting a Budget 2027 tax incentive for contributions.

Budget 2027 allows tax deductions of up to 10% on cash contributions to school funds for operations, facilities, equipment, and student programmes.

Amir Hamzah underscores the role of alumni in improving educational experiences, advocating for contributions beyond financial assistance to benefit future generations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Alumni bodies have been urged to strengthen their support for schools, with Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan highlighting the tax incentive announced in Budget 2027 for contributions towards such efforts.

He said the government recognises the important role alumni play in supporting the Malaysian education system and their respective schools.

“As you have noticed in the budget announced last week, the government also embraces this journey and recognises the important role that alumni play,” he said at the St John’s Alumni Association Gala Dinner 2026 here last night.

Earlier, Amir Hamzah received the Eagle Award 2026.

Also present was Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican.

Under Budget 2027, cash contributions to Tabung Sumbangan Wang Awam Sekolah qualify for a tax deduction of up to 10 per cent of aggregate income, with the fund supporting school operations, facility repairs, equipment purchases and student programmes.

Amir Hamzah called on former students to give generously, stressing that their contributions should extend beyond financial assistance.

He said alumni bodies could play a pivotal role in improving educational experiences and helping younger generations benefit from the learning process that had shaped former students’ values and character.

“Most of us have been blessed with the privilege of being in school. Most of us have picked up the ethos that has made us different.

“What we want now is to embed the same ethos, same opportunity and the same privilege to the future generations that come,” he said.

Amir Hamzah expressed his appreciation for the St John’s Alumni Association’s initiatives covering economic well-being, education, scholastic excellence and sports development.

He said the association reaches out to those in need regardless of creed, race or background, demonstrating compassion and selfless service for the greater good of the people and Malaysia.

Recalling his school days, Amir Hamzah said he was deeply honoured to receive the award, 42 years after leaving St John’s Institution.

“Four decades ago, I may have left St John’s, but the reality is that the Johannian spirit has never left me.

“The bonds and friendship we have built over the years continue to be in our hearts and minds,” he said.

He urged alumni to continue contributing towards building a better nation and a stronger community, while leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. — Bernama

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第二财政部长拿督斯里阿米尔·哈姆扎·阿齐赞敦促校友会加强对母校的支持，并强调2027年财政预算案将为捐款提供税收优惠。

2027 年预算允许对用于学校运营、设施、设备和学生项目的现金捐款给予高达 10% 的税收减免。

阿米尔·哈姆扎强调了校友在改善教育体验方面的作用，倡导校友在经济援助之外做出贡献，以造福后代。

吉隆坡，10 月 18 日——财政部第二部长拿督斯里阿米尔·哈姆扎·阿齐赞敦促校友会加强对母校的支持，并强调 2027 年财政预算案中宣布了对校友会捐款的税收优惠政策。

他表示，政府认识到校友在支持马来西亚教育体系及其各自母校方面发挥的重要作用。

“正如你们在上周公布的预算案中所看到的，政府也支持这一进程，并认识到校友发挥的重要作用，”他昨晚在圣约翰大学校友会2026年晚宴上说道。

此前，阿米尔·哈姆扎获得了 2026 年雄鹰奖。

出席者包括财政部秘书长丹斯里约翰马哈茂德梅里坎。

根据 2027 年预算案，向 Tabung Sumbangan Wang Awam Sekolah 捐款可享受高达总收入 10% 的税收减免，该基金用于支持学校运营、设施维修、设备购买和学生项目。