{
  "id": 14361170,
  "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",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T02:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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": "Pusat Sumber untuk Kemajuan Masyarakat dan Perumahan (Reach) has suggested extending tax rebates to children supporting their parents' housing loans, in order to alleviate the financial burden on the younger generation. Iskandar Samad, the head of Reach, stated that this proposal aligns with the government's efforts to strengthen support for the marginalized community, as announced in the 2027 Budget. Reach has called for the extension of tax rebates not only for healthcare costs but also for housing loan repayments and mortgage installments by children, as the responsibility of caring for elderly parents also includes providing a place to live, especially for those without a stable income. According to Iskandar, the commitment to support elderly parents should also include providing a place to live, particularly for those who still need to pay for housing loans or mortgage installments. \"This commitment can add financial pressure to children who are also facing rising living costs and family responsibilities. Reach proposes that tax rebates for individual income be given for housing loan repayments by children,\" he said in a statement. The proposal can be based on the actual amount of housing loan repayments, subject to reasonable annual limits and regulations set by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN). To prevent misuse, the proposal requires supporting documents such as lease agreements, mortgage statements, and proof of payments by the children. Iskandar also suggested creating a separate category for tax rebates for housing expenses, distinct from those for healthcare and childcare, given that housing is a long-term commitment. He emphasized that a safe and comfortable home is a basic need that allows the elderly to lead a dignified life. Although the proposal has not been announced separately in the 2027 Budget, Reach hopes the government will consider it when finalizing next year's measures. \"Caring for elderly parents is the responsibility of children, but the government can also play a role in alleviating their burden through more compassionate budgetary measures for family institutions,\" Iskandar concluded.",
  "summary": "Pelepasan berasingan wajar diberi bagi meringankan beban anak yang menanggung kos perumahan ibu bapa.",
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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",
        "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."
}