The Business Ledger

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

08.03.26 05:40 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

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.

...

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

08.03.26 05:18 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

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...

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

06.02.26 09:39 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

This programme offers government-backed loans with competitive profit rates to help women entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses and achieve long-term sustainability.

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

06.02.26 09:39 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

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.

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

29.01.26 09:26 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

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.

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

24.01.26 06:54 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

Income earned from social media is taxable under LHDN guidelines, effective from Year of Assessment (YA) 2024 onwards.

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

14.01.26 03:06 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

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.

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

06.01.26 12:56 PM - By cindy - Comment(s)

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.

Th...

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

16.12.25 01:57 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

LHDN has updated the mandatory e-Invoice implementation threshold, now organised into phases based on your annual turnover.

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

24.11.25 06:15 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

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 ...

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

28.10.25 10:17 AM - By cindy - Comment(s)

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.

Subscribe to RSS Feed