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  August 4, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore Border: Strict Health Protocols to Impact Travelers

  Malaysia and Singapore will begin reopening the borders between the two countries from August 17, 2020, under the Reciprocal Green Lane, and the Periodic Commuting Arrangement travel schemes.
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  June 17, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s PENJANA Stimulus Package: Key Features

  Malaysia issued its latest stimulus package on June 9, 2020, valued at 35 billion ringgit (US$8.1 billion).
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  May 19, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  China Plus One Series: Understanding Malaysia’s Appeal to Foreign Investors

  We profile Malaysia’s trade and business climate and assess its viability as a China+1 investment location for foreign enterprises based in China.
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  April 15, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Malaysia Provides More Funding for SMEs

  The Malaysian government issued 10 billion ringgit (US$2.3 billion) worth of funding to assist SMEs. Read on to learn more.
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  April 7, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Malaysia Issues Second Stimulus Package to Combat COVID-19: Salient Features

  The Malaysian government has issued its second stimulus package to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to learn more
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  March 19, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Malaysia Issues Stimulus Package to Combat COVID-19 Impact

  In February 2020, the Malaysian government issued an emergency stimulus package worth US$4.8 billion to counter the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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  March 5, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s National Automotive Policy 2020: Salient Features

  Malaysia’s National Automotive Policy 2020 aims to propel the country to become a regional leader in automotive manufacturing. Read on to learn more.
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  February 26, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Malaysia Increases Minimum Wage

  The government has increased the minimum wage for major towns under 56 city and municipality councils.
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  February 7, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s New Digital Service Tax: Impacting Foreign Providers

  Starting January 1, 2020, foreign digital service providers must pay digital service tax in Malaysia.
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  January 10, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Individual Income Tax in Malaysia for Expatriates

  Malaysia uses both progressive and flat rates for personal income tax, depending on an individual’s duration and type of work in the country. Read on to learn more.