--- title: "Man Proposes ‘Cukai Bujang’ For Those Who Don’t Want Kids, M’sians Aren’t Having It" url: https://weirdkaya.com/man-proposes-cukai-bujang-for-those-who-dont-want-kids-msians-arent-having-it/ date: 2026-09-21 modified: 2026-09-21 lang: en author: "Jann Firdaus" description: "A Malaysian’s Threads post proposing a “cukai bujang” (single tax) for healthy adults who choose not to marry or have children has sparked a heated online debate about taxes, personal..." categories: - "Society" tags: - "child free" - "Couple" - "cukai bujang" - "married" - "singles" image: https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/Man-Proposes-%E2%80%98Cukai-Bujang-For-Those-Who-Dont-Want-Kids-Msians-Arent-Having-It.png word_count: 509 --- # Man Proposes ‘Cukai Bujang’ For Those Who Don’t Want Kids, M’sians Aren’t Having It ## TL: DR - **Threads user proposes:** A Malaysian on Threads suggests a "cukai bujang" (single tax) for childfree adults, gaining over 270,000 views. - **Netizens push back:** Commenters argue single adults already contribute, with one user citing an existing tax deduction of around RM4,000 per month. - **Clarifies economic offset:** The original poster explains the tax is an economic offset for public facilities rather than a punishment, sparking wider debate below. ##### A Malaysian’s Threads post proposing a “cukai bujang” (single tax) for healthy adults who choose not to marry or have children has sparked a heated online debate about taxes, personal choices and the country’s future workforce. [The post,](https://www.threads.com/share/Gox3XRGwB/) which has gained over 270,000 views, argued that those who intentionally choose to remain childfree while enjoying their current lifestyle may eventually rely on public facilities funded by future generations. The user wrote that while “choosing to live alone is not wrong”, people should consider their responsibility towards the economy and future taxpayers. > You enjoy life alone when you’re young, but when you’re old, you rely on the fruits of other people’s children,” the user wrote. The user further claimed that healthcare workers and public facilities in the future would also depend on younger generations who contribute to the economy. ## Netizens question idea of taxing people based on family choices The suggestion quickly drew mixed reactions, with some agreeing that demographic changes could affect the economy, while others argued that having children is a personal decision and should not determine someone’s tax obligations. ![Dewan-Hasil-LHDN-Malaysia](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/dewan-hasil-lhdn-malaysia.jpg)For illustration purposes only. Photo via[ Malay Mail](https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2019/09/29/budget-2020-improve-tax-base-to-strengthen-fiscal-position-say-experts/1795403) One commenter questioned whether single people were being unfairly targeted despite already contributing taxes. "*I’m single. My tax deduction alone is around RM4k/month. Who benefits from that?*” the commenter wrote. Another user pointed out that the current tax system is not designed around “personal sponsorship” of future taxpayers. "*Your child is a future taxpayer, not your personal sponsor. The government doesn’t separate taxes based on whether someone has children or not,*” the user commented. Some also highlighted that people who remain single may still contribute through other means, such as paying taxes, working, and supporting public systems. ## Debate over Malaysia’s ageing population The original poster later clarified that the suggestion was not meant as a “punishment”, but rather as an “economic offset” due to concerns over demographic changes. ![LHDN office](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lhdn-office.jpg)For illustration purposes only. Photo via[ Utusan Malaysia](https://www.utusan.com.my/ekonomi/2022/12/lhdn-tutup-sementara-beberapa-kaunter-bayaran-untuk-proses-naik-taraf/#google_vignette) > When someone chooses not to produce a new generation of taxpayers or workforce, it is fair to discuss how everyone contributes financially to sustain public facilities in the future,” the user said. The discussion comes amid wider conversations globally about declining birth rates and ageing populations, where governments have explored various policies to address future workforce and social security challenges. However, many commenters argued that demographic issues involve more than just birth rates, pointing towards factors such as living costs, housing affordability, wages, childcare expenses and changing lifestyles. ## Others share personal circumstances Several commenters also pushed back against broad assumptions about single or childfree individuals, sharing that not everyone who does not have children makes that choice purely for lifestyle reasons. Some said they remained single due to family responsibilities, while others said they simply had different life circumstances. One commenter wrote: “*Some people stay single because they take care of sick family members or support their siblings’ education. Not everyone is choosing a carefree lifestyle.*” Meanwhile, others argued that raising children is also a personal decision and that everyone contributes differently to society. --- ![Check Us out at WhatsApp now!](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/cta-whatsapp-v2.jpg)Join us at [WhatsApp ](https://bit.ly/WhatsAppWeirdKaya)now! ---