KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd has been awarded the Anugerah Syarikat Swasta Berprestasi Tinggi by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) for being the top three highest service tax contributor in 2021 in the high-performing private company category.

       The telco said the award recognised Maxis as being highly compliant leading to its significant contribution to indirect tax towards RMCD’s 2021 revenue target collections.

       “Maxis is honoured to have received this recognition by RMCD whom we applaud for their efforts and role in establishing a sound framework in public administration of the country. This award is a testament to our commitment to strong compliance in everything that we do,” chairman Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir said in a statement.

       Chief executive officer Gokhan Ogut said: “Tax revenue is a significant contributor to a nation’s progress, and we are proud to contribute towards the country’s development, especially in this accelerating digital economy”.

       Maxis has recently declared its commitment to empowering all Malaysians and businesses in the country to be connected in every possible way, at all times, with the launch of Rangkaian Kita Rangkaian Malaysia (RKRM).

       It is a campaign driven by its evolution from a mobile telecommunications provider into a connectivity and digital solutions expert that offers solutions for every segment, powered by its leading 4G network and fibre coverage as well as the best 5G innovation.