KUALA LUMPUR: The government has never discussed any proposals to introduce a subscription tax on ChatGPT as mentioned on social media, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
He said it is common knowledge that any proposal for a new tax must be brought to Parliament and not just discussed at the Cabinet level.
"To date, we have not discussed this matter, whether in the Cabinet or among ministers, regarding the proposal to impose a tax (on ChatGPT).
"We also did not hear about this in Budget 2025 presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, so in my opinion, this matter should not be entertained," he told reporters after attending the 2024 Madani Deepavali Open House here on Thursday (Oct 31)
The Digital Ministry organised the celebration, which was attended by Anwar, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, other Cabinet members, and deputy ministers.
