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Budget 2027: Personal Income Tax Rates Cut for Middle-Income Earners

Budget 2027: Personal Income Tax Rates Cut for Middle-Income Earners

Budget 2027 lowers personal income tax rates for chargeable income of RM70,001 to RM150,000 from YA 2027. See who benefits and how marginal rates work.
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31.10.26 09:35 PM - Comment(s)
Budget 2027: Individual Tax Relief Rises to RM12,000. What It Means for You

Budget 2027: Individual Tax Relief Rises to RM12,000. What It Means for You

Budget 2027 raises the individual tax relief from RM9,000 to RM12,000. Here is how it works, who benefits and what to do before YA 2027.
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31.10.26 09:21 PM - Comment(s)
Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) 2026: What You Need to Know About LHDN’s New Self-Assessment System

Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) 2026: What You Need to Know About LHDN’s New Self-Assessment System

The Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) has introduced a significant update to the Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT), also known as Cukai Keuntungan Harta Tanah (CKHT), through its Operational Guidelines No. 2 of 2026.
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10.04.26 09:46 PM - Comment(s)
EPF 2026 Updates Explained: Retirement Savings, Incentives, and New Schemes

EPF 2026 Updates Explained: Retirement Savings, Incentives, and New Schemes

Starting 1 January 2026, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) introduced several policy and product enhancements aimed at improving retirement adequacy, expanding social protection, and providing greater flexibility for members. 


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08.03.26 01:40 PM - Comment(s)
Tax Treatment for Retail Money Market Fund (RMMF) Distributions: What Companies and Non-Individual Investors Need to Know

Tax Treatment for Retail Money Market Fund (RMMF) Distributions: What Companies and Non-Individual Investors Need to Know

The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) recently issued Practice Note No. 1/2026 to clarify the tax treatment of income distributions from Retail Money Market Funds (RMMF). This clarification is particularly important for companies and non-individual inves...

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08.03.26 01:18 PM - Comment(s)
Malaysia’s New Incentive Framework (NIF) 2026: Tax Incentives for Manufacturing Investments Explained

Malaysia’s New Incentive Framework (NIF) 2026: Tax Incentives for Manufacturing Investments Explained

New Incentive Framework (NIF) — a major shift in how tax incentives are granted to manufacturing investors. Instead of blanket incentives, rewarding companies that contribute meaningfully to Malaysia’s economic growth, innovation, job creation, and sustainability goals.
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06.02.26 05:39 PM - Comment(s)
MADANI WANITA: Government-Backed Financing to Empower Women Entrepreneurs (MSMEs)

MADANI WANITA: Government-Backed Financing to Empower Women Entrepreneurs (MSMEs)

This programme offers government-backed loans with competitive profit rates to help women entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses and achieve long-term sustainability.
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06.02.26 05:39 PM - Comment(s)
Stamp Duty Alert: Are You Paying More Than You Should?

Stamp Duty Alert: Are You Paying More Than You Should?

In today’s business landscape, stamp duty is no longer a detail you can afford to overlook. Whether you are dealing with everyday service agreements or complex property transfers, these costs can accumulate quickly if you don't understand how and when they apply.
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29.01.26 05:26 PM - Comment(s)
Influencers, Creators & Streamers: Are You Tax-Compliant Under LHDN Guidelines?

Influencers, Creators & Streamers: Are You Tax-Compliant Under LHDN Guidelines?

Income earned from social media is taxable under LHDN guidelines, effective from Year of Assessment (YA) 2024 onwards.
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24.01.26 02:54 PM - Comment(s)
Personal Income Tax Relief in Malaysia (YA 2025): What You Can Claim

Personal Income Tax Relief in Malaysia (YA 2025): What You Can Claim

Filing your income tax doesn’t have to be stressful — especially when you understand the tax reliefs available for Year of Assessment (YA) 2025. Personal tax reliefs help reduce your chargeable income, which in turn lowers the amount of tax you need to pay.
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14.01.26 11:06 AM - Comment(s)
E-Invoice Phase 4: 12-Month Transition Extension & New Flexibility for Businesses (2026)

E-Invoice Phase 4: 12-Month Transition Extension & New Flexibility for Businesses (2026)

On 5 January 2026, Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (HASiL) announced important updates to the implementation of E-Invoice Phase 4, providing much-needed flexibility and additional preparation time for businesses—especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). See LHDN's guideline here.


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06.01.26 08:56 PM - Comment(s)
Important Update: Malaysia e-Invoice Threshold Has Changed — Is Your Business Ready?

Important Update: Malaysia e-Invoice Threshold Has Changed — Is Your Business Ready?

LHDN has updated the mandatory e-Invoice implementation threshold, now organised into phases based on your annual turnover.
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16.12.25 09:57 AM - Comment(s)
Running an Sdn Bhd in Malaysia: Essential Compliance Guide for Entrepreneurs 马来西亚有限公司经营合规全指南

Running an Sdn Bhd in Malaysia: Essential Compliance Guide for Entrepreneurs 马来西亚有限公司经营合规全指南

Starting a business in Malaysia is relatively straightforward, but staying compliant is where many entrepreneurs — especially those new to the Malaysian regulatory landscape — face challenges. Many business owners mistakenly believe that registering a company ...

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24.11.25 02:15 PM - Comment(s)
Service Tax Exemption for Non-Reviewable Construction Contracts (Effective 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026)

Service Tax Exemption for Non-Reviewable Construction Contracts (Effective 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026)

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) has issued an update under Service Tax Policy No. 3/2025 (Amendment No. 1) on 17 October 2025, providing Service Tax Exemption for specific construction works services performed under qualifying Non-Reviewable Contracts.
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28.10.25 06:17 PM - Comment(s)
Budget 2026 Highlights Made Simple

Budget 2026 Highlights Made Simple

The Malaysia Budget 2026 is out — and there are some updates you might want to know about, especially if you’re an employee, parent, or homeowner. Here’s a quick and easy breakdown:
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28.10.25 05:58 PM - Comment(s)
Everything you need know about e-invoice

Everything you need know about e-invoice

By adopting e-Invoice, businesses can streamline billing processes, minimize errors, and improve efficiency — ensuring smoother operations and easier compliance with Malaysia’s evolving tax landscape.
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09.10.25 02:24 PM - Comment(s)
Construction Services SST Exemption 2025

Construction Services SST Exemption 2025

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has issued Service Tax Policy No. 3/2025 , outlining the Service Tax Exemption for Construction Services , effective 1 July 2025. Here are the key highlights:
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08.10.25 08:56 PM - Comment(s)
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