Helping higher edu soar [The Star]
October 10, 2025 | National NewsPolicy measures that enable private higher learning institutions (IPTS) to expand access to quality education, support human capital development, and boost Malaysia’s standing as a regional education hub are crucial for long-term financial sustainability and competitiveness, says National Association of Private Educational Institutions (Napei) deputy president Dr Teh Choon Jin.
Tax incentives for IPTS must be strengthened by simplifying and broadening access to exemptions and incentives, which currently face bureaucratic hurdles and rigid criteria, he added.
“Remove the expiry date for unutilised tax losses to recognise that education is a long-horizon investment.
“Consider lowering effective tax rates for IPTS, with conditional incentives tied to scholarships, research and development, and talent recruitment,” he suggested.
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