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They cite rising costs for uniforms, transportation, extra tuition and university fees, arguing current tax relief amounts may not be sufficient for families with multiple tertiary students. 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STRAITS TIMES D THE STAR  \n/  \no SINAR HARIAN D  \nParents· SeE!k·: more ·; relief.:_for.. kids  \nBy ANNABELLE LAWRENCE  \nnasbell;>\u003Ce,@,thes􀀇tar􀀈.c.m-yt\"O IPOH: Parents [o](orclilla.ren)[r](orclilla.ren)[clilla.ren](orclilla.ren) studying at varying levels are hoping for Budget 2027 to offer some relief for education-related expenses.  \n· With the cost of school uniforms, transportation, extra tui􀃞 tion classes and university fees added together, many are finding Jt hard to cope with the growing  \ncosts.  \nCivil servant Shahril Shafie, 48, who has four children, said education-related expenses should be more affordable, particularly for families with more than one child · pursuing higher education.  \nShahril said two of his children, aged 23 and 20, are studying at university, while another 16-year. old is still schooling.  \n,- Shahril called for a higher tax relief for parents with multiple children in tertiary education, .  \n. saying RM8,000 might not be suf  \nficient for families with several children studying concurrently.  \n\"Sometimes a family has three  \nRun-up to  \nt 8􀀄202􀀅  \nMALAYSIA  \nMADANI  \nor four children at universitYi so the current tax relief may not be enough,'' he said.  \nFor school-going children, Shahril suggested more tax relief to cover expenses such as uniforms and school supplies.  \nHe said parents often had to buy several sets of uniforms and sports attire for their children.  \nClerk Suhaila Sumarwadi, 50, who has two school-going children aged 16 and 13, suggested a specific tax relief of about RM300 for school transportation expenses, citing the rising cost of living.  \nShe also hoped for tax relief for additional classes, which she said could cost between RM300 and RMS00 per child.  \n\"With the cost of education and other expenses increasing, any  \n111111  \nOffering their suggestions: (From left) Shahril, Suhaila and Krishnan.  \nadditional assistance would help parents manage the cost of raising and educating their children,\"she said.  \nAthletic coach V. Krishnan, 64, said that the RM150 early schooling aid given at the beginning of the school year was insufficient amid rising costs, including food prices at schools.  \n\"I don't think it is enough as costs for the materials add up overtime,\" he said.  \nBudget 2027 is scheduled to betabled in Parliament on Oct 9.  \nChartered accountant and tax consultant K. Thenmoli said the suggestions raised by parents fairly reflect the financial challenges faced by families today due to the rising cost of living.  \nShe said that expenses like school-related fees, transportation costs and university fees can place a significant financial burden on families, especially those  \nWllil more Uli:Ul Ullt:! UlllU 1-'Ul':SUing education..  \n\"Education-related costs should be made more affordable and accessible for families.  \n\"The . existing tax relief or'RM2,000 per child for education-related expenses could be increased, while the RMB,000 relief for tertiary education could also be reviewed for Budget 2027 to provide greater financial sup-port to families. with children pursuing education,''. $e said. 1  \n\"PTPTN loan repayment arrangements can be made more flexible and take into consideration graduates' income levels and · employment situations.  \n\"The RM150 school assistance should also be increased to better reflect the rising costs of school uniforms, stationery, shoes and other school preparation expenses,\" she said.  \n\"Overall, Budget 2027 should be carefully designed to provide meaningful support to families in need while maintaining the country's long-term financial sustainability,\" she added.","cbCaifmKNWYRHGHQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifmKNWYRHGHQ","pdf",250969,"English","# Parents Seek More Relief for Kids\n## Tax relief for education and transport\n## Early schooling aid and school costs\n## PTPTN repayment flexibility\n## Overall Budget 2027 support","[{\"question\":\"Why are parents asking for more relief in Budget 2027?\",\"answer\":\"They say education-related costs such as uniforms, transportation, tuition and university fees are rising faster than existing support. Many families, especially those with multiple children in tertiary education, find current relief insufficient.\"},{\"question\":\"What tax-relief changes do parents suggest?\",\"answer\":\"Parents propose higher and more targeted tax relief, including coverage for school-going expenses like uniforms and supplies. They also suggest specific relief for school transportation and additional classes, with amounts mentioned around RM300 per child.\"},{\"question\":\"What other financial support measures are mentioned besides tax relief?\",\"answer\":\"Parents and experts call for increasing early schooling aid at the start of the school year to reflect higher costs of materials. They also recommend making PTPTN loan repayment arrangements more flexible by considering graduates’ income levels and employment situations.\"}]","Parents Seek More Relief for Kids | PDF"]