Companies Enjoy 10% Tax Relief via Malaysian Greening Programme

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan announced that members of the public who participate in Yayasan Hijau Malaysia's tree planting campaign will receive tax deductions.

Under the "Malaysian Greening Programme: 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign", individuals will receive a 7% tax deduction while companies will get 10% of the total annual aggregate income. The tax deduction is based on Section 44 (11 C) of the Income Tax Act 1967.

Takiyuddin said that participants had planted about 23,746,874 trees via the programme, and 4,139 people have used the 'Penghijauan Malaysia' smartphone app as of November 22.

He added that aside from the application, everyone can also visit www.100jutapokok.gov.my to record tree planting data, including the private sector.

The 'Penghijauan Malaysia' operating system classifies data according to state, agency or individual grower and type of trees.

Yayasan Hijau Malaysia launched the Malaysian Greening Programme: The 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign on January 5, 2021.

Who can participate in this campaign?

All Malaysians,
Government agencies,
Private companies,
Non-Governmental Organisations,
Public and Private Institutions of Higher Learning,
Government and private schools.

How do you obtain tax relief through this campaign?

Individuals and private companies who channel contributions to Yayasan Hijau Malaysia can enjoy a tax deduction under Income Tax Act 1967's Section 44 (11 C).

Individuals receive a 7% tax reduction, while companies receive a 10% tax deduction of the total annual aggregate income.

If you are interested in channelling donations, please contact Yayasan Hijau Malaysia's officers below to get more information and clarification on tax relief:

Dr Rafidah Rashid

Email: rafidah@yahijau.com

Mr. Hafizan Ahmad

Email: hafizan@yahijau.com

Tel: 03 8861 7811

Ms. Nur Hidayah Husaini

Email: hidayah@yahijau.com

Visit www.100jutapokok.gov.my for more information.

Where can you purchase seedlings?

You can purchase seedlings and supplies at the nurseries listed in the Marketplace section of www.100jutapokok.gov.my or at any nearby nurseries.

What types of trees can you plant for this campaign?

The types of trees you can plant for this campaign are woody plants with roots, stems, branches and leaves.

Where can you plant the trees?

You can plant trees anywhere. However, please refer to the Local Authority and relevant agencies in charge of your area beforehand.

What is the 'Penghijauan Malaysia' mobile application?

The Penghijauan Malaysia mobile application is a platform to upload information on trees you have planted for this campaign.

How do you sign up for this campaign via smartphone?

Step 1: Download the 'Penghijauan Malaysia' app from:

Step 2: Upon opening the app, read the application's purpose and details and press "Continue". At the "Login" screen, press "Register" to sign up as a new user.

Step 3: Fill in the relevant information and press "Submit". The app will send the registration link and password information via email.

Step 4: Activate the link that the app sent via email. You can change your password after a successful login.

Step 5: You are now ready to log into the app.

When will this campaign end?

The Malaysian Greening Programme: 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign will end on December 31 2025.

You can follow the 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign's social media pages below to learn more about the campaign:

Source: The Star & 100 Juta Pokok

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