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Apr 02, 2020 19:00 JST
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Retail & Trade Brand Advocacy
Billions Lost in Illicit Trade Critical to COVID-19 Recovery
Malaysia lockdown of RM300 billion shadow economy can help finance COVID-19 economic stimulus package
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 02, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Retail and Trade Brand Advocacy (RTBA), a non-governmental organisation that safeguards business from criminal conduct, says strict action on illicit trade is critical at this time to recover billions of Ringgit that can then be channelled towards the COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
Heath Michael, Managing Director of RTBA
Heath Michael, Managing Director of RTBA said: "The COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by plummeting oil and commodity prices and trade restrictions, is having a devastating impact on global and regional economies. Every Ringgit will count in the recovery, and radical action is needed from our governments."
"This is all the more important given that the tax revenue to GDP ratio in Malaysia had declined progressively from 15.6% in 2012 to 12.0% in 2018 and 11.8% in January-September 2019."
In Malaysia, the former Finance Minister, YB Lim Guan Eng, had stated recently that Malaysia's shadow economy accounts for 21% of gross domestic product (GDP) and amounts to an estimated RM300 billion annually. Illicit trade forms a large part of this shadow economy.
"When compared with nearby countries, Malaysia's shadow economy does not compare favourably. According to an International Monetary Fund Working Paper, Malaysia's average ratio during the 1991-2015 period was 31.5% - higher than Singapore (11.9%), Australia (12.1%), China (14.7%), Hong Kong (14.7%), Vietnam (18.7%), India (23.9%), Indonesia (24.1%) and South Korea (25.7%)."
"Research shows that cracking down on this criminal activity can recover billions of Ringgit for governments," he said.
Michael added: "Quick win strategies for Governments to shut down illicit trade include policies that addresses demand and supply factors, stricter border enforcement and enhanced collaborations at an intra-regional level. Times like these provide an excellent opportunity for countries to work together to support and rebuild economies."
RTBA defines illicit trade as smuggling, counterfeit and tax evasion activities that cause Governments to lose tax revenues, legitimate businesses to be undermined and consumers being exposed to unregulated or unsafe products. These products include counterfeited or smuggled luxury goods, electronic products, alcoholic beverages and cigarettes that are usually sold illegally on the black market.
In order to facilitate policy reforms and pro-active initiatives to protect legitimate businesses and retailers across the region from criminal conduct and illicit trade, RTBA will be expanding its presence by establishing regional offices in ASEAN countries, including Malaysia.
About Retail & Trade Brand Advocacy
RTBA is a coalition of business, retailers and trademark holders working to protect the retail and supplier industries in the Asia-Pacific region from the impact of criminal conduct. Based in Victoria, Australia, RTBA's focus is to unite, mobilise and advocate for effective change in regulatory, financial and taxation issues affecting the supply chain.
Today, RTBA continues to play an active role in the efforts to enhance product security and increasing penalties for criminals involved in black market operations; stamp out illegal activities including counterfeiting, piracy and illicit trade of consumer goods; protect brands & IP rights of suppliers, manufacturers, trademark owners and consumers as well as to provide positive regulatory and taxation solutions for all constituents of retail trade and supply chains. More information about RTBA is available on its website www.rtbacommerce.com
Issued on behalf of Retail & Trade Brand Advocacy
By Acendus Communications Sdn Bhd
For further information, please call I-mae Liew at +6012 383 5688
Source: Retail & Trade Brand Advocacy
Sectors: Daily News, ASEAN, Local Biz, Government
Copyright ©2024 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Asia Corporate News Network.
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