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Amir Hamzah urges alumni to support schools with tax relief
Finance Minister Amir Hamzah calls for alumni to boost school funding via Budget 2027 tax incentives.
In brief
Finance Minister Amir Hamzah calls for alumni to boost school funding via Budget 2027 tax incentives. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan urges alumni bodies to strengthen school support using Budget 2027 tax deductions for contributions. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Finance Minister urges alumni support
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan urges alumni bodies to strengthen school support with Budget 2027 tax incentives.
Budget 2027 tax deduction rule
Under Budget 2027, cash contributions to school funds qualify for up to 10% tax deduction on aggregate income.
Alumni role in education
Amir Hamzah emphasizes alumni contributions should extend beyond financial aid to improve educational experiences.
School funding priorities
Contributions support school operations, facility repairs, equipment, and student programmes.
Alumni legacy call
Amir Hamzah urges alumni to embed their school ethos for future generations' privilege and opportunity.
St John's Alumni Award
Amir Hamzah received the Eagle Award 2026, 42 years after leaving St John’s Institution.
The essence
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan urges alumni bodies to strengthen school support using Budget 2027 tax deductions for contributions.
