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  May 15, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Audit and Compliance in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Investors

  All companies incorporated in Malaysia must have their accounts audited by a Ministry of Finance approved auditor as mandated by the Companies Act of 2016.
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  April 24, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Malaysia’s Premium Visa Program Aimed at Attracting Wealthy Investors

  Malaysia’s Premium Visa Program offers up to 20 years of residence and investment opportunities, including being able to buy real estate.
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  April 19, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  New Requirements for Hiring a Foreign Employee in Malaysia

  Employers must now seek prior approval from the country’s Director General of Labor.
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  April 6, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  UK Joins the CPTPP: Opportunities for British Investors in Malaysia

  The UK joining the CPTPP trade bloc presents opportunities for British companies to invest in Malaysia.
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  March 20, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Employment Permits in Malaysia

  Malaysia provides several types of employment permits for foreign workers. We discuss these options in this article.
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  March 15, 2023 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Tax Incentives Under Malaysia’s Budget 2023

  Malaysia’s 2023 Budget offers enhanced tax incentives for key industries such as aerospace, shipbuilding, electric vehicles, and electronics.
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  March 14, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Malaysia Budget 2023: Changes to Corporate and Individual Tax Regimes

  Malaysia’s Budget for 2023 has changed the country’s corporate and individual tax regimes.
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  February 7, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Minimum Wage Increases for Micro Enterprises in Malaysia Deferred to July 2023

  Micro enterprises in Malaysia will not be required to implement the new minimum wage until July 2023.
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  January 30, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The European Union and Malaysia Sign Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

  The European Union and Malaysia’s Partnership and Cooperation Agreement can help restart discussions on a future free trade agreement.
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  January 16, 2023 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  UK-Malaysia 2023 Trade and Investment Trends Showcase a Lack of Interest into ASEAN

  While the UK was reducing its overall capital exposure to Malaysia, Malaysia has grown its investments in the UK substantially.