Other Briefings
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.
Foreign Ownership Restrictions and Conditional Sectors in Vietnam
Foreign investors must assess ownership caps, conditional sectors, licensing scope, capital, and treaty limits before entering Vietnam.
How Foreign-Owned Companies Can Use Loss Carryforwards and Group Relief in Malaysia
Foreign investors evaluating Malaysia should understand how loss carryforwards and group relief affect structuring, cash flow, and returns.
