Other Briefings
New Guidelines for Beneficial Ownership Reporting in Malaysia
New guidelines in Malaysia mandate comprehensive reporting of beneficial ownership, enhancing transparency and compliance in corporate governance.
Audit and Compliance in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Investors
The Companies Commission of Malaysia is proposing a change to the criteria for audit exemptions.
Overhaul for Malaysia’s My Second Home Program: What You Need to Know
Malaysia’s MM2H program introduces a three-tier system with mandatory property purchases and revised visa requirements.
Malaysia-Singapore Economic Relations: Trade and Investment Outlook
Malaysia and Singapore’s strong trade, strategic projects, and sector collaborations enhance regional growth and connectivity, positioning them as key ASEAN players.
Malaysia Plans New Port on Malacca Strait
Malaysia plans to build a new container port in the state of Negeri Sembilan on the western coast of the Malay Peninsula and facing the Malacca Strait.
Google to Invest US$2 Billion in Malaysia’s Data Center and Cloud Market
Google’s investment in the Malaysia data center and cloud market signifies a broader trend of tech giants recognizing the Southeast Asia hub.
Insights into Malaysia’s Standing in the 2024 Emerging Asia Manufacturing Index
The Emerging Asia Manufacturing Index 2024 report published by Dezan Shira & Associates provides insights into the factors that influence the manufacturing sector in emerging Asian countries such as Malaysia.
Malaysia’s Sales and Service Tax Increase: What Industries are Impacted?
Malaysia has officially increased the sales and services tax rate from six percent to eight percent, which will impact several industries such as finance and leisure.
Malaysia’s Revised Residency Program: Tackling Cost Concerns
Malaysia’s government revised its residency program, the Malaysia My Second Home program, and eased the requirements by which foreigners are eligible for the residency permit.
Boosting Tourism: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore Target Chinese Travel Spending
Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore are offering visa-free travel to Chinese tourists during the first Spring Festival (Chinese New Year / CNY) holiday since Beijing lifted pandemic travel restrictions.
