The recruitment of expatriates has contributed to the country’s revenue, but several weaknesses need to be given attention including the unsatisfactory tax collection management involving expatriates from 2017 to 2020.

According to the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 2020 Series 1 released today, a total of 15,293 expatriates did not have tax files, 7,174 expatriates have arrears in taxes amounting to RM65.9 million.

“There are expatriates who have tax arrears for over nine years, which is a leakage of revenue to the government,” the report said.

To overcome the weaknesses...