TAX POLICY COMMITTEE (TPoC)
INTRODUCTION
The TPoC is one of the key committees of CTIM.
To assist the TPoC in the execution of its duties, the Committee constitutes various working groups as and when required. These working groups deal with public rulings, international tax and Labuan tax, tax incentives, stamp duty and real property gains tax, and other technical aspects.
TPoC FOR TERM 2026/2027
CHAIRMAN
Anil Kumar Puri
CO-CHAIRMAN
Kelvin Lim
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Alan Chung Ch’ung Yit
Steve Chia
Agnes Wong Ling Lee
Chang Mei Seen
Chong Mun Yew
Datuk Harjit Singh Sidhu
Harvindar Singh
Hii Chui Yung
Kalsumawati Mohd Aris
Koo Kian Ming
Manvinder Singh
Renganathan
Sharon Yong
Soh Lian Seng
Tan Hooi Beng
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Beh Tok Koay
Chow Chee Yen
Leow Mui Lee
Ng Say Guat
Tham Chee Yen
Thenesh Kannaa
Terms of Reference
- The TPoC shall be responsible for all tax policy matters, except for those in the purview of the other Technical Committees. Where required, TPoC would cooperate with the other Technical Committees to pursue the Institute’s interest.
2. The works of TPoC is supported by four working groups, namely:
(i) Joint Public Ruling Working Group
(ii) Stamp Duty & RPGT Working Group
(iii) Tax Incentives Working Group
(iv) International Tax & Labuan Tax Working Group
3. To recommend to the Government proposals for the review of tax policy, tax administration and other fiscal changes so as to promote certainty, clarity and transparency as well as to simplify the taxation system.
4. To provide effective representation at dialogues with Government authorities on tax issues faced by members, the business community and the public at large. This includes (but is not limited to) engagements with Ministry of Finance, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Securities Commission.
5. To issue tax information circulars to members on a timely basis and to issue guidance notes and other relevant technical publications when necessary.
6. To consider matters affecting tax practitioners and meet members to understand their requirements.
JOINT PUBLIC RULING WORKING GROUP (JPRWG)
INTRODUCTION
The JPRWG is one of the working groups of the Tax Policy Committee [TPoC].
It plays a major supportive role for the TPoC, particularly in the light of public ruling matters.
JPRWG FOR TERM 2025/2026
CHAIRMAN
Chong Mun Yew
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Soh Lian Seng
Alan Chung
Agnes Wong Ling Lee
Anil Kumar Puri
Harvindar Singh
Kelvin Lim
Koo Kian Ming
Thenesh Kannaa
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Carol Eng Hooi Ling
K Sandra Segaran
Leow Mui Lee
Khairil Izuan Osman
OTHERS
Tai Lai Kok (MIA)
Beh Tok Koay (MICPA)
Terms of Reference
- To provide effective representation at dialogues with Government authorities on Public Ruling issues faced by members, the business community and the public at large.
- To recommend to the Government proposals for the review of Public Rulings so as to promote certainty, clarity and transparency.
- To issue tax information circulars to members on a timely basis and to issue guidance notes and other relevant publications related to Public Rulings when necessary.
STAMP DUTY & RPGT WORKING GROUP (SDRWG)
INTRODUCTION
The SDRWG is one of the working groups of the Tax Policy Committee [TPoC].
It plays a major supportive role for the TPoC, particularly in the light of recent developments in stamp duty and real property gains tax.
SDRWG FOR TERM 2026/2027
CHAIRMAN
Sharon Yong
CO-CHAIRMAN
Tan Hooi Beng
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Agnes Wong Ling Lee
Anil Kumar Puri
Kelvin Lim
Koo Kian Ming
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Chang Ee Leen
Cynthia Ng
Jason Tan Jia Xin
TAX INCENTIVES WORKING GROUP (TIWG)
INTRODUCTION
The TIWG is one of the working groups of the Tax Policy Committee [TPoC].
It plays a major supportive role for the TPoC, particularly in the light of tax incentives matters.
TIWG FOR TERM 2026/2027
CHAIRMAN
Steve Chia
CO-CHAIRMAN
Koo Kian Ming
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Anil Kumar Puri
Chang Mei Seen
Kelvin Lim
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Abdul Salam Chandran
Jo-Ann Tan
Poh Sinyue
INTERNATIONAL TAX & LABUAN TAX WORKING GROUP (IT & LT WG)
INTRODUCTION
The IT & LT WG is one of the working groups of the Tax Policy Committee [TPoC].
It plays a major supportive role for the TPoC, particularly in the light of international tax & Labuan tax matters.
IT & LT WG FOR TERM 2026/2027
CHAIRMAN
Tan Hooi Beng
CO-CHAIRMAN
Chong Mun Yew
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Anil Kumar Puri
Kelvin Lim
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Abdul Salam Chandran
Aurobindo Ponniah
Kelvin Yee Rung Hua
Neoh Beng Guan
Shalini Sathiveil
Vivian New
JOINT TAX WORKING GROUP ON MFRS
INTRODUCTION
With the implementation of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) in Malaysia, the Taxation Practice Committee of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Tax Practice Committee of The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and the Tax Policy Committee [TPoC] of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) have established a Joint Tax Working Group on MFRS with the following terms of reference:-
- To analyse changes brought about by MFRS which have tax implications.
- To highlight and provide comments to members on possible tax implications related to MFRS, where applicable.
- To propose appropriate tax treatments in respect of MFRS, where applicable, to the relevant tax authorities.
JTWG-MFRS COMMITTEE FOR TERM 2023/2024
CHAIRMAN
Beh Tok Koay
CO-CHAIRMAN
Yee Wing Peng
Harvindar Singh
MEMBERS
Carol Eng
Fo Wai Lan
Julie Thong
K. Sandra Segaran
Lim Kah Fan
Neoh Beng Guan
Phan Wai Kuan
Seah Siew Yun
Woon Yoke Lee
Terms of Reference
Members may refer to the discussion papers prepared by the JTWG-MFRS on the implications related to the implementation of MFRS in the Members Only section of the CTIM website.