{
  "id": 14355637,
  "title": "NGO mahu pelepasan cukai untuk anak tanggung sewa rumah ibu bapa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ngo-mahu-pelepasan-cukai-untuk-anak-tanggung-sewa-rumah-ibu-bapa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T02:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/14/ngo-mahu-pelepasan-cukai-untuk-anak-tanggung-sewa-ansuran-rumah-ibu-bapa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian government is reportedly considering providing tax rebates to children who bear the financial burden of their parents' housing loans or rent payments, aiming to alleviate their financial stress. Iskandar Samad, the Chairman of the Community Development and Housing Center of Reach, suggested this proposal aligns with the government's efforts to strengthen support for the elderly, as announced in the 2027 Budget. Reach called for extending tax relief for housing-related expenses, not just healthcare costs, to ensure it's not limited to those with stable income who still need to pay rent or repay housing loans. The organization proposed granting individual income tax rebates for housing expenses, like rent or loan repayments, based on actual payments, subject to reasonable annual limits and regulations from the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN). To prevent misuse, Iskandar highlighted the need for supporting documents such as lease agreements, housing loan statements, and proof of payments by the children. He also suggested creating a separate category for housing expenses tax rebates, distinct from those for healthcare and caregiving, given housing as a long-term and significant commitment. While not officially announced in the 2027 Budget, Reach hopes the government will consider their proposal when determining future financial measures. They emphasized that while supporting elderly family members is a child's responsibility, the government can play a role in alleviating their financial burden through more compassionate financial tools. Just last Friday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a budget allocation of RM1.3 billion to aid the elderly, expected to benefit nearly 200,000 recipients.",
  "summary": "Pelepasan berasingan wajar diberi bagi meringankan beban anak yang menanggung kos perumahan ibu bapa.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "NGO mahu pelepasan cukai untuk anak tanggung sewa rumah ibu bapa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ngo-mahu-pelepasan-cukai-untuk-anak-tanggung-sewa-rumah-ibu-bapa-14361170",
        "published": "2026-10-14T02:58:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}