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Tax Relief

Year of Assessment 2025
No.Individual Relief TypesAmount (RM)
1Individual and dependent relatives9,000
2Expenses for parents and grandparents:

1. Medical treatment, dental treatment, special needs and carer expenses(Medical condition certified by medical practitioner)
2. Complete medical examination (Restricted to RM1,000)
8,000 (Restricted)
3Purchase of basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent6,000 (Restricted)
4Disabled individual7,000
5Education fees (Self):

1. Other than a degree at masters or doctorate level – Course of study in law, accounting, islamic financing, tehcnical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technology
2. Degree at masters or doctorate level – Any course of study
3. Course of study undertaken for the purpose of upskilling or self-enhancement (Restricted to RM2,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
6Medical expenses on:

1. Serious diseases for self, spouse or child
2. Fertility treatment for self or spouse
3. Vaccination for self, spouse and child (Restricted to RM1,000)
4. Dental examination and treatment (Restricted to RM1,000)
10,000 (Restricted)
7Expenses (Restricted to RM1,000) on:

1. Complete medical examination for self, spouse or child
2. COVID-19 detection test including purchase of self-detection test kit for self, spouse or child
3. Mental health examination or consultation for self, spouse or child
4. Purchase of self-health monitoring equipment
5. Fees for disease detection tests
10,000 (Restricted)
8Expenses (Restricted to RM6,000) for child aged 18 and below:

1. Assessment of intellectual disability diagnosis
2. Early intervention programme / intellectual disability rehabilitation treatment
10,000 (Restricted)
9Lifestyle

Expenses for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase or subscription of books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)
2. Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet (Not for business use)
3. Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription (Under own name)
4. Skill improvement / personal development course fee
2,500 (Restricted)
10Lifestyle

Additional relief for the use / benefit of self, spouse, child and parents in respect of:

1. Purchase of sports equipment for any sports activity as defined under the Sports Development Act 1997
2. Payment of rental or entrance fee to any sports facility
3. Payment of registration fee for any sports competition where the organizer is approved and licensed by the Commissioner of Sports under the Sports Development Act 1997
4. Gymnasium membership fee / sports training
1,000 (Restricted)
11Purchase of breastfeeding equipment for own use for a child aged 2 years and below (Deduction allowed once in every TWO (2) years of assessment1,000 (Restricted)
12Child care fees to a registered child care centre / kindergarten for a child aged 6 years and below3,000 (Restricted)
13Net deposit in Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (SSPN)

(Net deposit is the total deposit in 2025 MINUS total withdrawal in 2025)
8,000 (Restricted)
14Husband / wife / payment of alimony to former wife4,000 (Restricted)
15Disabled husband / wife6,000
16aEach unmarried child and under the age of 18 years old2,000
16bEach unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses).2,000
 Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:

1. receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/ preparatory courses).
2. receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
3. the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
16cDisabled child8,000
 Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities8,000
17Life insurance and EPF

Civil servants pension schemes, non-civil servants pension schemes and self-employed category:

1. Mandatory contributions to approved schemes or voluntary contributions to EPF (excluding private retirement schemes) or contributions under any written law (Restricted to RM4,000)
2. Life insurance premium payments or family takaful contributions or additional voluntary contributions to EPF (Restricted to RM3,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
18Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS)3,000 (Restricted)
19Insurance premium for education or medical benefit4,000 (Restricted)
20Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO)350 (Restricted)
21Expenses on charging facilities for Electric Vehicle and domestic food waste composting machine (Not for business use)2,500 (Restricted)
22Payment of housing loan interest for first home ownership

(Sale and purchase agreement from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027)

Relief Limit:

1. Residential house price up to RM500,000

        or

Residential house price exceeding RM500,000 up to RM750,000
7,000
or
5,000
No. Individual Relief Types Amount (RM)
1 Individual and dependent relatives 9,000
2 Expenses for parents:

1. Medical treatment, dental treatment, special needs and carer expenses for parents (Medical condition certified by medical practitioner)
2. Complete medical examination (Restricted to RM1,000)
8,000 (Restricted)
3 Purchase of basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent 6,000 (Restricted)
4 Disabled individual 6,000
5 Education fees (Self):

1. Other than a degree at masters or doctorate level – Course of study in law, accounting, islamic financing, tehcnical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technology
2. Degree at masters or doctorate level – Any course of study
3. Course of study undertaken for the purpose of upskilling or self-enhancement (Restricted to RM2,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
6 Medical expenses on:

1. Serious diseases for self, spouse or child
2. Fertility treatment for self or spouse
3. Vaccination for self, spouse and child (Restricted to RM1,000)
4. Dental examination and treatment (Restricted to RM1,000)
10,000 (Restricted)
7 Expenses (Restricted to RM1,000) on:

1. Complete medical examination for self, spouse or child
2. COVID-19 detection test including purchase of self-detection test kit for self, spouse or child
3. Mental health examination or consultation for self, spouse or child
10,000 (Restricted)
8 Expenses (Restricted to RM4,000) for child aged 18 and below:

1. Assessment of intellectual disability diagnosis
2. Early intervention programme / intellectual disability rehabilitation treatment
10,000 (Restricted)
9 Lifestyle – Expenses for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase or subscription of books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)
2. Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet (Not for business use)
3. Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription (Under own name)
4. Skill improvement / personal development course fee
2,500 (Restricted)
10 Lifestyle – Additional relief for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase of sports equipment for any sports activity as defined under the Sports Development Act 1997
2. Payment of rental or entrance fee to any sports facility
3. Payment of registration fee for any sports competition where the organizer is approved and licensed by the Commissioner of Sports under the Sports Development Act 1997
4. Gymnasium membership fee / sports training
1,000 (Restricted)
11 Purchase of breastfeeding equipment for own use for a child aged 2 years and below (Deduction allowed once in every TWO (2) years of assessment 1,000 (Restricted)
12 Child care fees to a registered child care centre / kindergarten for a child aged 6 years and below 3,000 (Restricted)
13 Net deposit in Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (Net deposit is the total deposit in 2024 MINUS total withdrawal in 2024) 8,000 (Restricted)
14 Husband / wife / payment of alimony to former wife 4,000 (Restricted)
15 Disabled husband / wife 5,000
16a Each unmarried child and under the age of 18 years old 2,000
16b Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses). 2,000
Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:

1. receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/ preparatory courses).
2. receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
3. the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
16c Disabled child 6,000
Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities 8,000
17 Life insurance and EPF

Civil servants pension schemes, non-civil servants pension schemes and self-employed category:

1. Mandatory contributions to approved schemes or voluntary contributions to EPF (excluding private retirement schemes) or contributions under any written law (Restricted to RM4,000)
2. Life insurance premium payments or family takaful contributions or additional voluntary contributions to EPF (Restricted to RM3,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
18 Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) 3,000 (Restricted)
19 Insurance premium for education or medical benefit 3,000 (Restricted)
20 Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) 350 (Restricted)
21 Expenses on charging facilities for Electric Vehicle (Not for business use) 2,500 (Restricted)
No. Individual Relief Types Amount (RM)
1 Individual and dependent relatives 9,000
2 Medical treatment, special needs and carer expenses for parents (Medical condition certified by medical practitioner) 8,000 (Restricted)
3 Purchase of basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent 6,000 (Restricted)
4 Disabled individual 6,000
5 Education fees (Self):

1. Other than a degree at masters or doctorate level – Course of study in law, accounting, islamic financing, tehcnical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technology
2. Degree at masters or doctorate level – Any course of study
3. Course of study undertaken for the purpose of upskilling or self-enhancement (Restricted to RM2,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
6 Medical expenses on:

1. Serious diseases for self, spouse or child
2. Fertility treatment for self or spouse
3. Vaccination for self, spouse and child (Restricted to RM1,000)
10,000 (Restricted)
7 Expenses (Restricted to RM1,000) on:

1. Complete medical examination for self, spouse or child
2. COVID-19 detection test including purchase of self-detection test kit for self, spouse or child
3. Mental health examination or consultation for self, spouse or child
10,000 (Restricted)
8 Expenses (Restricted to RM4,000) for child aged 18 and below:

1. Assessment of intellectual disability diagnosis
2. Early intervention programme / intellectual disability rehabilitation treatment
10,000 (Restricted)
9 Lifestyle – Expenses for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase or subscription of books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)
2. Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet (Not for business use)
3. Purchase of sports equipment for sports activity defined under the Sports Development Act 1997 and payment of gym membership
4. Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription (Under own name)
2,500 (Restricted)
10 Lifestyle – Additional relief for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase of sports equipment for any sports activity as defined under the Sports Development Act 1997
2. Payment of rental or entrance fee to any sports facility
3. Payment of registration fee for any sports competition where the organizer is approved and licensed by the Commissioner of Sports under the Sports Development Act 1997
500 (Restricted)
11 Purchase of breastfeeding equipment for own use for a child aged 2 years and below (Deduction allowed once in every TWO (2) years of assessment 1,000 (Restricted)
12 Child care fees to a registered child care centre / kindergarten for a child aged 6 years and below 3,000 (Restricted)
13 Net deposit in Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (Net deposit is the total deposit in 2023 MINUS total withdrawal in 2023) 8,000 (Restricted)
14 Husband / wife / payment of alimony to former wife 4,000 (Restricted)
15 Disabled husband / wife 5,000
16a Each unmarried child and under the age of 18 years old 2,000
16b Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses). 2,000
Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:

1. receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/ preparatory courses).
2. receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
3. the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
16c Disabled child 6,000
Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities 8,000
17 Life insurance and EPF

Civil servants pension schemes, non-civil servants pension schemes and self-employed category:

1. Mandatory contributions to approved schemes or voluntary contributions to EPF (excluding private retirement schemes) or contributions under any written law (Restricted to RM4,000)
2. Life insurance premium payments or family takaful contributions or additional voluntary contributions to EPF (Restricted to RM3,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
18 Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) 3,000 (Restricted)
19 Insurance premium for education or medical benefit 3,000 (Restricted)
20 Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) 350 (Restricted)
21 Expenses on charging facilities for Electric Vehicle (Not for business use) 2,500 (Restricted)
No.Individual Relief TypesAmount (RM)
1Individual and dependent relatives9,000
2Medical treatment, special needs and carer expenses for parents (Medical condition certified by medical practitioner)8,000 (Restricted)
3Purchase of basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent6,000 (Restricted)
4Disabled individual6,000
5Education fees (Self):

1. Other than a degree at masters or doctorate level – Course of study in law, accounting, islamic financing, tehcnical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technology
2. Degree at masters or doctorate level – Any course of study
3. Course of study undertaken for the purpose of upskilling or self-enhancement (Restricted to RM2,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
6Medical expenses on:

1. Serious diseases for self, spouse or child
2. Fertility treatment for self or spouse
3. Vaccination for self, spouse and child (Restricted to RM1,000)
8,000 (Restricted)
7Expenses (Restricted to RM1,000) on:

1. Complete medical examination for self, spouse or child
2. COVID-19 detection test including purchase of self-detection test kit for self, spouse or child
3. Mental health examination or consultation for self, spouse or child
8,000 (Restricted)
8Lifestyle – Expenses for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase or subscription of books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)
2. Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet (Not for business use)
3. Purchase of sports equipment for sports activity defined under the Sports Development Act 1997 and payment of gym membership
4. Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription (Under own name)
2,500 (Restricted)
9aLifestyle – Additional relief for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase of sports equipment for any sports activity as defined under the Sports Development Act 1997
2. Payment of rental or entrance fee to any sports facility
3. Payment of registration fee for any sports competition where the organizer is approved and licensed by the Commissioner of Sports under the Sports Development Act 1997
500 (Restricted)
9bLifestyle – Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet for own use / benefit or for spouse or child and not for business use2,500 (Restricted)
10Purchase of breastfeeding equipment for own use for a child aged 2 years and below (Deduction allowed once in every TWO (2) years of assessment1,000 (Restricted)
11Child care fees to a registered child care centre / kindergarten for a child aged 6 years and below3,000 (Restricted)
12Net deposit in Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (Net deposit is the total deposit in 2022 MINUS total withdrawal in 2022)8,000 (Restricted)
13Husband / wife / payment of alimony to former wife4,000 (Restricted)
14Disabled husband / wife5,000
15aEach unmarried child and under the age of 18 years old2,000
15bEach unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses).2,000
15bEach unmarried child of 18 years and above that:

1. receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/ preparatory courses).
2. receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
3. the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
15cDisabled child6,000
 Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities8,000
16Life insurance and EPF

1. Pensionable public servant category
    - who do not contribute to EPF or any approved scheme

    OR

2. OTHER than 16(i) Category
    - Life insurance premium (Restricted to RM3,000)
    - Contribution to EPF / approved scheme (Restricted to RM4,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
17Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS)3,000 (Restricted)
18Insurance premium for education or medical benefit3,000 (Restricted)
19Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO)350 (Restricted)
20Domestic tourism expenses on:

1. Payment of accommodation at the premises registered (Click here) with the Commissioner of Tourism under the Tourism Industry Act 1992
2. Payment of entrance fee to a tourist attraction
3. Purchase of domestic tour package through a licensed travel agent registered with the Commissioner of Tourism under the Tourism Industry Act 1992
1,000 (Restricted)
21Expenses on charging facilities for Electric Vehicle (Not for business use)2,500 (Restricted)
No.Individual Relief TypesAmount (RM)
1Individual and dependent relatives9,000
2Medical treatment, special needs and carer expenses for parents (Medical condition certified by medical practitioner)8,000 (Restricted)
3Purchase of basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent6,000 (Restricted)
4Disabled individual6,000
5Education fees (Self):

1. Other than a degree at masters or doctorate level - Course of study in law, accounting, islamic financing, technical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technology
2. Degree at masters or doctorate level - Any course of study
3. Any course of study undertaken for the purpose of up-skilling or self-enhancement recognized by the Director General of Skills Development under the National Skills Development Act 2006 – effective from YA 2021 until YA 2022. (Restricted to RM1,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
6Medical expenses for serious diseases for self, spouse or child8,000 (Restricted)
7Medical expenses for fertility treatment for self or spouse8,000 (Restricted)
8Vaccination expenses for self, spouse and child. Types of vaccine which qualify for deduction are as follows:

1. Pneumococcal;
2. Human papillomavirus (HPV);
3. Influenza;
4. Rotavirus;
5. Varicella;
6. Meningococcal;
7. TDAP combination ( tetanus-diphtheria-acellular-pertussis); and
8. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)

(Restricted to RM1,000)
8,000 (Restricted)
9(i) Complete medical examination for self, spouse, child as defined by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
(ii) COVID-19 detection test including purchase of self detection test kit for self, spouse, child.
(Restricted to RM1,000)
8,000 (Restricted)
10Lifestyle – Expenses for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase and subscription of books / journals / magazines / newspapers (including electronic subscription) / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)
2. Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet (Not for business use)
3. Purchase of sports equipment for sports activity defined under the Sports Development Act 1997 and payment of gym membership
4. Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription (Under own name)
2,500
(Restricted)
11Purchase of breastfeeding equipment for own use for a child aged 2 years and below (Deduction allowed once in

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2,500 (Restricted)
12Purchase of breastfeeding equipment for own use for a child aged 2 years and below (Deduction allowed once in every TWO (2) years of assessment1,000 (Restricted)
13Child care fees to a registered child care centre / kindergarten for a child aged 6 years and below3,000 (Restricted)
14Net deposit in Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (Net deposit is the total deposit in 2021 MINUS total withdrawal in 2021)8,000 (Restricted)
15Husband / wife / payment of alimony to former wife4,000 (Restricted)
16Disabled husband / wife5,000
17Each unmarried child and under the age of 18 years old2,000
18Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses).2,000
19Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:

1. receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/ preparatory courses).
2. receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
3. the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
20Disabled child6,000
 Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities8,000
21Life insurance and EPF INCLUDING not through salary deduction

1. Pensionable public servant category
    - Life insurance premium
2. OTHER than pensionable public servant category
    - Life insurance premium (Restricted to RM3,000)
    - Contribution to EPF / approved scheme (Restricted to RM4,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
22Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) - with effect from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 20253,000 (Restricted)
23Insurance premium for education or medical benefit INCLUDING not through salary deduction3,000 (Restricted)
24Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO)250 (Restricted)
25Payment for accommodation at premises registered with the Commissioner of Tourism and entrance fee to a tourist attraction

(Expenses incurred on or after 1st March 2020 until 31st December 2021)

Registered accomodation premises can be check thru link of: https://www.motac.gov.my/kategori-semakan-new/hotel-berdaftar/
1,000 (Restricted)
26Additional lifestyle tax relief related to sports activity expended by that individual for the following:

1. Purchase of sport equipment for any sports activity as defined under the Sport Development Act 1997 (excluding motorized two-wheel bicycles);
2. Payment of rental or entrance fee to any sports facility; and
3. Payment of registration fee for any sports competition where the organizer is approved and licensed by the Commissioner of Sports under the Sport Development Act 1997.
500 (Restricted)
No.Individual Relief TypesAmount (RM)
1Individual and dependent relatives9,000
2Medical treatment, special needs and carer expenses for parents (Medical condition certified by medical practitioner)

OR

Parent
Restricted to 1,500 for only one mother
Restricted to 1,500 for only one father
5,000 (Restricted)

OR

3,000 (Restricted)
3Basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent6,000 (Restricted)
4Disabled individual6,000
5Education fees (Self):

1. Other than a degree at masters or doctorate level - Course of study in law, accounting, islamic financing, technical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technology
2. Degree at masters or doctorate level - Any course of study
7,000 (Restricted)
6Medical expenses for serious diseases for self, spouse or child6,000 (Restricted)
7Medical expenses for fertility treatment for self or spouse6,000 (Restricted)
8Complete medical examination for self, spouse, child (Restricted to 500)6,000 (Restricted)
9Lifestyle – Expenses for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase of books / journals / magazines / printed newspapers / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)
2. Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet (Not for business use)
3. Purchase of sports equipment for sports activity defined under the Sports Development Act 1997 and payment of gym membership
4. Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription (Under own name)
2,500
(Restricted)
10Lifestyle – Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet for own use / benefit or for spouse or child and not for business use

(Additional deduction for purchase made within the period of 1st June 2020 to 31st December 2020)
2,500
(Restricted)
11Purchase of breastfeeding equipment for own use for a child aged 2 years and below (Deduction allowed once in every TWO (2) years of assessment1,000 (Restricted)
12Child care fees to a registered child care centre / kindergarten for a child aged 6 years and below3,000 (Restricted)
13Net deposit in Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (Total deposit in 2020 MINUS total withdrawal in 2020)8,000 (Restricted)
14Husband / wife / payment of alimony to former wife4,000 (Restricted)
15Disabled husband / wife3,500
16Each unmarried child and under the age of 18 years old2,000
17Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses).2,000
18Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:

1. receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/ preparatory courses).
2. receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
3. the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
19Disabled child6,000
 Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities8,000
20Life insurance and EPF INCLUDING not through salary deduction

1. Pensionable public servant category
    - Life insurance premium
2. OTHER than pensionable public servant category
    - Life insurance premium (Restricted to RM3,000)
    - Contribution to EPF / approved scheme (Restricted to RM4,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
21Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) - with effect from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 20213,000 (Restricted)
22Insurance premium for education or medical benefit INCLUDING not through salary deduction3,000 (Restricted)
23Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO)250 (Restricted)
24Payment for accommodation at premises registered with the Commissioner of Tourism and entrance fee to a tourist attraction

(Accomodation expenses at premises registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia and entrance fees to tourists attractions incurred on or after 1st March 2020)

Registered accomodation premises can be check thru link of: https://www.motac.gov.my/kategori-semakan-new/hotel-berdaftar
1,000 (Restricted)
No. Individual Relief Types Amount (RM)
1 Individual and dependent relatives 9,000
2 Medical treatment, special needs and carer expenses for parents (Medical condition certified by medical practitioner)

OR

Parent
Restricted to 1,500 for only one mother
Restricted to 1,500 for only one father
5,000 (Restricted)

OR

3,000 (Restricted)
3 Basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent 6,000 (Restricted)
4 Disabled individual 6,000
5 Education fees (Self):

1. Other than a degree at masters or doctorate level - Course of study in law, accounting, islamic financing, technical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technology
2. Degree at masters or doctorate level - Any course of study
7,000 (Restricted)
6 Medical expenses for serious diseases for self, spouse or child 6,000 (Restricted)
7 Complete medical examination for self, spouse, child (Restricted to 500) 6,000 (Restricted)
8 Lifestyle – Expenses for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase of books / journals / magazines / printed newspapers / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)
2. Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet (Not for business use)
3. Purchase of sports equipment for sports activity defined under the Sports Development Act 1997 and payment of gym membership
4. Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription (Under own name)
2,500
(Restricted)
9 Purchase of breastfeeding equipment for own use for a child aged 2 years and below (Deduction allowed once in every TWO (2) years of assessment 1,000 (Restricted)
10 Child care fees to a registered child care centre / kindergarten for a child aged 6 years and below 1,000 (Restricted)
11 Net deposit in Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (Total deposit in 2019 MINUS total withdrawal in 2019) 8,000 (Restricted)
12 Husband / wife / payment of alimony to former wife 4,000 (Restricted)
13 Disabled husband / wife 3,500
14 Each unmarried child and under the age of 18 years old 2,000
15 Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses). 2,000
16 Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:

1. receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/ preparatory courses).
2. receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
3. the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
17 Disabled child 6,000
Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities 8,000
18 Life insurance and EPF INCLUDING not through salary deduction

1. Pensionable public servant category
    - Life insurance premium
2. OTHER than pensionable public servant category
    - Life insurance premium (Restricted to RM3,000)
    - Contribution to EPF / approved scheme (Restricted to RM4,000)
7,000 (Restricted)
19 Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) - with effect from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 2021 3,000 (Restricted)
20 Insurance premium for education or medical benefit INCLUDING not through salary deduction 3,000 (Restricted)
21 Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) 250 (Restricted)
No. Individual Relief Types Amount (RM)
1 Individual and dependent relatives 9,000
2 Medical treatment, special needs and carer expenses for parents (Medical condition certified by medical practitioner)

OR

Parent
Restricted to 1,500 for only one mother
Restricted to 1,500 for only one father
5,000 (Restricted)

OR

3,000 (Restricted)
3 Basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent 6,000 (Restricted)
4 Disabled individual 6,000
5 Education fees (Self):

1. Other than a degree at masters or doctorate level - Course of study in law, accounting, islamic financing, technical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technology
2. Degree at masters or doctorate level - Any course of study
7,000 (Restricted)
6 Medical expenses for serious diseases for self, spouse or child 6,000 (Restricted)
7 Complete medical examination for self, spouse, child (Restricted to 500) 6,000 (Restricted)
8 Lifestyle – Expenses for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

1. Purchase of books / journals / magazines / printed newspapers / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)
2. Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet (Not for business use)
3. Purchase of sports equipment for sports activity defined under the Sports Development Act 1997 and payment of gym membership
4. Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription (Under own name)
2,500
(Restricted)
9 Purchase of breastfeeding equipment for own use for a child aged 2 years and below (Deduction allowed once in every Two (2) years of assessment 1,000 (Restricted)
10 Child care fees to a registered child care centre / kindergarten for a child aged 6 years and below 1,000 (Restricted)
11 Net saving in SSPN's scheme (total deposit in year 2018 MINUS total withdrawal in year 2018) 6,000 (Restricted)
12 Husband / wife / payment of alimony to former wife 4,000 (Restricted)
13 Disabled husband / wife 3,500
14 Each unmarried child and under the age of 18 years old 2,000
15 Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses). 2,000
16 Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:

1. receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/ preparatory courses).
2. receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
3. the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
17 Disabled child 6,000
Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities 8,000
18 Life insurance and EPF INCLUDING not through salary deduction 6,000 (Restricted)
19 Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) - with effect from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 2021 3,000 (Restricted)
20 Insurance premium for education or medical benefit INCLUDING not through salary deduction 3,000 (Restricted)
21 Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) 250 (Restricted)
No. Individual Relief Types Amount (RM)
1 Individual and dependent relatives 9,000
2 Medical treatment, special needs and carer expenses for parents (Medical condition certified by medical practitioner)

OR

Parent
Restricted to 1,500 for only one mother
Restricted to 1,500 for only one father
5,000 (Restricted)

OR

3,000 (Restricted)
3 Basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent 6,000 (Restricted)
4 Disabled individual 6,000
5 Education fees (Self):
(i) Other than a degree at masters or doctorate level - Course of study in law, accounting, islamic financing, technical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technology
(ii) Degree at masters or doctorate level - Any course of study
7,000 (Restricted)
6 Medical expenses for serious diseases for self, spouse or child 6,000 (Restricted)
7 Complete medical examination for self, spouse, child 500 (Restricted)
8 Lifestye:
(i) Purchase of books journals, magazines, printed newspaper and other similar publications (except banned reading materials) for self, spouse or child;
(ii) Purchase of a personal computer, smartphone or tablet for self, spouse or child;
(iii) Purchase of sports equipment for any sports activity as defined under the Sports Development Act 1997 (excluding motorized two-wheel bicycles) and gym memberships for self, spouse or child; and
(iv) Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription
2,500
(Restricted)
9 Purchase of breastfeeding equipment 1,000 (Restricted)
10 Child care fees to a Child Care Centre or a Kindergarten 1,000 (Restricted)
11 Net saving in SSPN's scheme (total deposit in year 2017 MINUS total withdrawal in year 2017) 6,000 (Restricted)
12 Husband/Wife/Alimony Payments 4,000 (Restricted)
13 Disable Wife/Husband 3,500
14 Child under 18 years old 2,000
15 Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses). 2,000
16 Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:
(i) receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/preparatory courses).
(ii) receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
(iii) the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
17 Disabled child 6,000
Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities 8,000
18 Life insurance and EPF INCLUDING not through salary deduction 6,000 (Restricted)
19 Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) - with effect from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 2021 6,000 (Restricted)
20 Insurance premium for education or medical benefit INCLUDING not through salary deduction 3,000 (Restricted)
21 Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) 250 (Restricted)
No.Individual Relief TypesAmount (RM)
1Individual and dependent relatives9,000
2

Medical treatment, special needs and carer expenses for parents (Medical condition certified by medical practitioner)

OR

Parent
Restricted to 1,500 for only one mother
Restricted to 1,500 for only one father

5,000 (Restricted)

OR

3,000 (Restricted)

3Basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent6,000 (Restricted)
4Disabled individual6,000
5Education fees (Self):7,000 (Restricted)
6Medical expenses for serious diseases for self, spouse or child6,000 (Restricted)
7Complete medical examination500 (Restricted)
8Purchase of books, journals, magazines and publications1,000 (Restricted)
9Purchase of personal computer (once in every 3 years)3,000 (Restricted)
10Net saving in SSPN's scheme (with effect from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 2017)6,000 (Restricted)
11Purchase of sport equipment for sport activities300 (Restricted)
12

Interest expended to finance purchase of residential property. Relief of up to RM10,000 a year for three consecutive years from the first year the interest is paid.
Subject to the following conditions:
(i) the taxpayer is a Malaysian citizen and a resident;
(ii) limited to one residential unit;
(iii) the sale and purchase agreement is signed between 10th March 2009 and 31st December 2010; and
(iv) the residential property is not rented out.
Where:
(a) 2 or more individuals are eligible to claim relief for the same property ; and

(b) total interest expended by those individuals exceeds the allowable amount for that year. Each individual is allowed an amount of relief for each year based on the following formula:
A x B
C
Where:
A = total interest allowable in the relevant year;
B = total interest expended by the relevant individual in the relevant year;
C = total interest expended by all the individuals.

10,000
(Restricted)
13Husband/Wife/Alimony Payments4,000 (Restricted)
14Disable Wife/Husband3,500
15Child under 18 years old2,000
16Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses).2,000
17Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:
(i) receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/preparatory courses).
(ii) receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
(iii) the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
8,000
18Disabled child6,000
No.Individual Relief TypesAmount (RM)
1Individual and dependent relatives

Special relief of RM2,000 will be given to tax payers earning on income of up to RM8,000 per month (aggregate income of up to RM96,000 annually) This relief is applicable for Year Assessment 2013 and 2015 only.
9,000
2Medical treatment Parents5,000 (Restricted)
3Basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parenti) 5,000 (Limited) - year of assessment 2014 and before

ii) 6,000 (Limited) - with effect from year of assessment 2015
4Disabled individual6,000
5Education fees (Self):5,000 (Restricted)
6Medical expenses for serious diseases for self, spouse or childi) 5,000 (Limited) - year of assessment 2014 and before

ii) 6,000 (Limited) - with effect from year of assessment 2015
7Complete medical examination500 (Restricted)
8Purchase of books, journals, magazines and publications1,000 (Restricted)
9Purchase of personal computer (once in every 3 years)3,000 (Restricted)
10Net saving in SSPN's scheme3,000 (Restricted)
11Net saving in SSPN's scheme (with effect from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 2017)6,000 (Restricted)
12Purchase of sport equipment for sport activities300 (Restricted)
13Subscription fees for broadband registered in the name of the individual (with effect from year of assessment 2010 - 2012)500 (Restricted)
14Interest expended to finance purchase of residential property. Relief of up to RM10,000 a year for three consecutive years from the first year the interest is paid.
Subject to the following conditions:
(i) the taxpayer is a Malaysian citizen and a resident;
(ii) limited to one residential unit;
(iii) the sale and purchase agreement is signed between 10th March 2009 and 31st December 2010; and
(iv) the residential property is not rented out.
Where:
(a) 2 or more individuals are eligible to claim relief for the same property ; and
(b) total interest expended by those individuals exceeds the allowable amount for that year. Each individual is allowed an amount of relief for each year based on the following formula:
A x B
C
Where:
A = total interest allowable in the relevant year;
B = total interest expended by the relevant individual in the relevant year;
C = total interest expended by all the individuals.
10,000
(Restricted)
15Husband/Wife/Alimony Payments3,000 (Restricted)
16Disable Wife/Husband3,500
17Child under 18 years old1,000
18Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses).1,000
19Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:
(i) receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/preparatory courses).
(ii) receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
(iii) the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.
i) 4,000 (year of assessment 2012 and before)

ii) 6,000 (with effect from year of assessment 2013)
20Disabled child



Additional exemption of RM4,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities

(With effect from year of assessment 2013 additional exemption is RM6,000)
i) 5,000 - year of assessment 2014 and before

ii) 6,000 - with effect from year of assessment 2015
21Life insurance and EPF6,000 (Restricted)
22Premium on new annuity scheme or additional premium paid on existing annuity scheme commencing payment from 01/01/2010 (amount exceeding RM1,000 can be claimed together with life insurance premium) - deleted from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 20211,000 (Restricted)
23Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) - with effect from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 20213,000 (Restricted)
24Insurance premium for education or medical benefit3,000 (Restricted)