Expats contribute RM75bil to GDP


EXPATRIATES contribute to 4.8% of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), amounting to RM75bil, according to the Malaysia Productivity Corporation, says the Home Minister.

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the expats also pay RM100mil in income tax to the Inland Revenue Board.

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