# 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.
- Title: Amir Hamzah urges alumni to support schools with tax relief
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/amir-hamzah-urges-alumni-to-support-schools-cites-tax-relief-under-budget-2027/239548
- Published: 2026-10-18T11:07:15+00:00
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- Topics: amir hamzah, alumni, schools, budget 2027, tax relief, finance minister ii, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan urges alumni bodies to strengthen school support using Budget 2027 tax deductions for contributions.