Other Briefings
ASEAN Labor Costs: Minimum Wage and Social Insurance Essentials
When assessing labor costs in ASEAN, foreign investors should be aware that governments are increasing social protection expenditure in areas such as pensions, health coverage, and welfare assistance.
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.
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.
Malaysia’s Public Holidays for 2024
Malaysia’s multicultural population acknowledges a number of key holidays from a number of cultures. This includes Christmas Day, Deepavali, and the Islamic New Year.
