The Malaysian economy has remained strong and in fact the Quarter 1 GDP has expanded by 5.3% despite the challenges in the external environment. Both public and private sector activities continued to provide support. 2008 will be a main milestone for Malaysia as the country will be almost at the halfway mark in achieving the developed nation status by 2020. In our aspirations to be a developed nation not only from the economic, political and social viewpoints but also from the spiritual, psychological and cultural dimensions, it is pertinent for the nation to realise the importance of enhancing quality development in all these aspects to achieve Vision 2020. The Budget 2008 is expected to contain key proposals that will drive the nation towards achieving this Vision. As we eagerly await the budget proposals to be tabled at the Parliament on September 7, 2007, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and the Malaysian Institute of Taxation (MIT), have once again, put their resources together to publish the annual Budget Commentary & Tax Information booklet.

The 7th edition of this highly demanded booklet will contain an exclusive summary and commentary on the 2008 national budget proposals as well as other tax information for quick and easy reference. A practical and informative guide, the 2008 Budget Commentary & Tax Information booklet is a useful tool that no financial or taxation professional should do without.

Each member from MIA, MICPA and MIT will receive a complimentary copy of the booklet. Members are encouraged to purchase additional copies of the booklet for their staff and for distribution to their clients and business associates. A space will be made available on the first page of the booklet for your firm’s name to be inserted.

Members who wish to purchase additional copies of the 2008 Budget Commentary & Tax Information booklet are requested to complete the Order Form below and return it with the appropriate remittance to the MIT Secretariat by August 13, 2007.