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10. FINANCE INCOME/(COST)GroupCompany2009 2008 2009 2008RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000Total finance income 109,967 99,319 58,334 30,994Finance cost from borrowings (812,853) (700,390) (230,027) (140,511)Net foreign exchange gain/(loss) on financing activities 137,225 (238,140) (11,213) (84,869)Finance cost for loan from former holding company (68,163) (168,493) (68,163) (168,493)Profit payable on Islamic Private Debt Securities (15,240) (4,958) (15,240) —Others — (2,458) — (10,393)Total finance cost (759,031) (1,114,439) (324,643) (404,266)Net finance cost (649,064) (1,015,120) (266,309) (373,272)11. TAXATIONThe taxation expense for the Group and the Company comprise:GroupCompany2009 2008 2009 2008RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000Malaysia:Income tax– Current year 513,695 501,247 324,793 1,904– Prior year (13,989) (6,011) 4 10499,706 495,236 324,797 1,914Overseas:Income tax– Current year 6,185 12,914 410 969– Prior year (30) (611) — —Deferred tax (net)– Originating and reversal of temporary differences 443,005 (17,763) — —– Change in tax rate (25,273) (50,214) — —– Deductible temporary differences under recognised inprevious financial years (13,280) (4,839) — —Total taxation 910,313 434,723 325,207 2,883The Company has obtained Approved Operational Headquarters status for a period of ten (10) years, effective on1 January 2003.The current income tax is calculated at the statutory tax rate of 25% (2008: 26%) of the estimated assessable profitfor the financial year.Axiata Group Berhad • 204