Impact of Government Service Tax (GST) on Malaysian takaful industry: Issues and challenges

Che Mohd Salleh, Marhanum and Yussof, Sheila Ainon and Abdullah, Nurdiana Irwani (2018) Impact of Government Service Tax (GST) on Malaysian takaful industry: Issues and challenges. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7 (2.29 (Special Issue 29)). pp. 368-373. ISSN 2227-524X

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Abstract

Malaysia is reputed to be a leader in the Takaful industry within the ASEAN region commanding a market share that exceeds 70 per cent of gross Takaful contribution. The industry however is not exempted from the recent implementation of the Malaysian Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April 2015. This study seeks to examine the specific Shari‘ah issues and challenges that may be triggered off by GST application on its operations. An inductive analysis will be undertaken on the relevant sources that justify GST implementation in Takaful, mainly guidelines provided by Customs Department, and also arguments from scholars on the likely contravention of Shari‘ah principles with the application of GST. This research will be significant as it will make an in-depth analysis of GST application whilst identifying the areas of non-compliances with Shari‘ah. Recommendations will be made for regulators to overcome the Shari‘ah issues and challenges that have emerged from its implementation.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	7080/64519
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Government Service Tax; Takaful industry; Shari‘ah issues; challenges
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HG Finance H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG8719 Islamic Insurance Takaful
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Finance
Depositing User:	Dr. Marhanum Che Mohd Salleh
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2018 15:39
Last Modified:	18 Feb 2019 14:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/64519

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