MMU and HASiL Melaka Promote Tax Awareness with Experiential HYTB Programme

The Accounting Fest 2026, jointly organised by the Faculty of Business (FOB), in collaboration with Hasil Your Tax Buddy (HYTB) organized by HASiL Melaka. The three days event aimed at boosting tax awareness and financial literacy among students through a combination of industrial sharing and experiential learning from 21 until 23 April 2025.

Among the activities highlighted was the industrial talk entitled “Siswa Bijak Cukai” held at Persada Permata Dunia Hall, MMU Melaka. Delivered by Puan Azlina binti Hussin from HASiL Melaka, the session provided insights into Malaysia’s taxation system, taxpayer responsibilities, and common misconceptions among young taxpayers.

On the same day, a TV handover ceremony was held at the FOB Ground Floor, MMU Melaka. The television, contributed by HASiL Melaka, will serve as a Sudut Percukaian (Tax Corner) to disseminate up-to-date tax information to students and staff. The ceremony was officiated by Puan Siti Norashikin Osman, Director of HYTB, HASiL Melaka, and received by Mr Tan Gek Siang, Deputy Dean of FOB. Tax Ambassadors appointed under the programme will manage and update the information displayed.

The programme concluded on 23 April 2026 with a hands-on taxplorace activity at the Melaka Botanical Garden, involving 80 students. The outdoor learning session featured three interactive challenge segments designed to enhance understanding of taxation concepts while encouraging teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The flag-off was officiated by Puan Norashikin Osman together with Puan Siti Zarifah Amir from FOB, while the closing ceremony at Menara HASiL Melaka was officiated by Datuk Mohd Shahriz bin Ramli, Director of HASiL Melaka.

Overall, the HYTB programme successfully combined industry engagement, awareness initiatives, and experiential learning, strengthening collaboration between HASiL Melaka and MMU while nurturing a more tax-aware and responsible generation of future graduates.