Budget 2025 Insight talk features renowned tax expert

UTAR hosted the Budget 2025 Insight talk on 12 November 2024 at its Sungai Long Campus, drawing over 30 students and academics eager to gain valuable insights into Malaysia’s fiscal policies. The session featured renowned tax expert Mr Harvindar Singh, who shared his extensive knowledge on the subject.

The talk was organised by the Belt and Road Strategic Research Centre (BRSRC), the Institute of Management and Leadership Development (IMLD), and the Department of Accountancy of the Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM).

During the two-hour session, Mr Harvindar Singh delivered a detailed analysis of Malaysia’s Budget 2025, highlighting key policy changes, tax implications, and their anticipated effects on various economic sectors. He addressed prominent topics such as dividend tax, global minimum tax, personal tax reliefs, and indirect taxes. Using simple and accessible language, he provided clarity on these complex issues, ensuring the audience could grasp their significance.

In addition, Mr Harvindar shared insights into crucial elements of Budget 2025, including tax incentives, environmental sustainability initiatives, and the implementation of new stamp duty rates. His expert commentary offered attendees a comprehensive understanding of the fiscal measures announced.

Overall, the event provided attendees with valuable perspectives on Malaysia’s economic direction and reaffirmed UTAR’s commitment to fostering knowledge-sharing platforms that bridge academia and industry.

About the speaker

Mr Harvindar Singh is a seasoned taxation expert with over 20 years of experience. He serves as a Council Member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM), contributing to the development of tax best practices. As Chairman of the Malaysian Budget Booklet, he leads over 80 tax professionals to produce a key resource for finance professionals and tax authorities. He is also the Chief Examiner for a CTIM professional paper and regularly speaks at conferences and seminars on taxation. His career includes senior roles at SCS Global Consulting, Ernst & Young, and PwC. Currently, he is a Tax and Compliance Officer with Gill Private Wealth in Melbourne, combining local and international expertise in taxation.

Mr Harvindar sharing his insight on Budget 2025

Participants learning valuable insights into Malaysia’s fiscal policies

FAM Dean Dr Pok Wei Fong (left) presenting a souvenir to Mr Havinder