AXA provides 6 per cent GST refund

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- In appreciation of its loyal customers, AXA Affin General Insurance Bhd (AAGI) will be facilitating the refund of 6 per cent goods and services tax (GST) to all policyholders who have made prior payments for policies expiring on June 1 onwards.

The offer is valid till Sept 30.

AAGI chief financial officer, Michelle Dan said the effort was in line with the announcement by the Malaysian government to reduce GST to 0 per cent with effect from June 1.

"In most cases, no GST refund will be given for payments made prior to June 1. But we appreciate our loyal customers and therefore we will refund the 6 per cent GST to them," Dan said in a statement today.

From now till Sept 30, all affected policyholders can request for the refund by contacting AAGI's customer service at (+603) 2170 8282, weekdays from 8.30am to 5.30pm (excluding public holidays) or by visiting any of its branch offices nationwide.

-- BERNAMA