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Q: Can I claim tax relief for life insurance purchased by me if the insured person is my child?

A: Yes. Effective from YA 2026, the life insurance tax relief has been expanded to include premiums paid by you for the life insurance or life takaful covering your child. The relief is subject to a maximum of RM3,000.