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Where Does Malaysia Get Money For Its Budget [Infographic]
Budget 2021 is set to be tabled soon, and by all predictions it’ll be on the leaner side of spending. With this in mind, have you ever wondered where the Malaysian government gets the money to spend (aside from oil revenue)?





Here’s how we did for Budget 2020



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Petronas paid the federal government RM54 billion in dividends.
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Petroleum and gas royalties bring in another RM6 billion.
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Oh, and another RM18 billion from petroleum taxes.
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In total, that’s 29.7% of our federal revenue.
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In comparison, Malaysians paid RM35 billion in income tax.
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Companies paid RM70 billion.
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Indirect taxes contributed RM41 billion. This includes export duties, sales tax, service tax, excise duties, etc.



Income tax14.5%
Others14.5%


Company income tax26.8%
Petroleum29.7%


Indirect tax14.5%

RM68 billion
for the Ministry of Finance
RM59 billion
for education
RM28 billion
for public healthcare


RM250 billion PRIHATIN Rakyat

RM35 billion PENJANA

RM10 billion Kita Prihatin

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