Other Briefings
How Foreign Investors Should Prepare for an LHDN Tax Audit in Malaysia
Learn how LHDN tax audits work in Malaysia, key risks for foreign investors, penalties up to 45%, and how to prepare defensible tax positions.
Malaysia’s New Manufacturing Incentives: How to Structure Your Investment Under the NIF in 2026
Malaysia’s new NIF changes how incentives work. Learn how to qualify, avoid mistakes, and structure your manufacturing investment.
Malaysia Withholding Tax Risks for Cross-Border Payments
Foreign investors making cross-border payments in Malaysia may face withholding tax obligations. Learn the rates, treaty relief, and compliance risks.
ASEAN’s LNG Export Leaders: Investment and Energy Trade Opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia
Foreign investors are exploring LNG opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia as new gas discoveries and major projects reshape Southeast Asia’s energy trade.
How CPTPP Is Reshaping Malaysia’s Export Markets
Malaysia’s CPTPP exports rose sharply in 2025, opening new growth markets and supply chain roles. Discover how tariff preferences, rising exports to Mexico and Canada, and manufacturing momentum could shape investment decisions.
Malaysia’s Rising Role in US Trade and What It Means for Foreign Investors
Explore US–Malaysia trade trends, key export sectors, and why Malaysia is becoming a critical supply chain partner for foreign investors.
Tax Treatment of Intercompany Funding and Royalties in Malaysia
Explore how Malaysia taxes intercompany loans and royalty payments, including withholding tax, EBITDA limits, and structuring considerations.
Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors in Malaysia: Sector-Specific Rules Explained
Foreign investors should assess Malaysia’s sector-specific capital thresholds, licensing triggers, and practical requirements before market entry to avoid restructuring risk.
Malaysia Revises Its Expatriate Employment Policy
Malaysia will revise its expatriate employment policy from June 2026, raising salary thresholds and introducing time limits for Employment Pass holders.
Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies
Malaysia ranks second among ASEAN economies in the 2026 Asia Manufacturing Index, which compares manufacturing-related indicators across 11 Asian countries.
