Higher medical tax relief for special needs kids


Ras Adiba: ‘Steps must be taken to ensure the well-being of vulnerable groups.’

PETALING JAYA: The increase in the tax relief limit from RM8,000 to RM10,000 for medical treatment expenses for people with special needs will ease the burden on parents of children with autism, says the National Autism Society of Malaysia (Nasom).

Noting that rehabilitation and development costs for children on the spectrum could be costly, Nasom chairman Julian Wong said the measure would allow more people with disabilities to access better healthcare.

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