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Boosting Share Market Liquidity: Decreased Stamp Duty on Bursa Malaysia Trades

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Malaysia has reduced the stamp duty rate for shares traded on Bursa Malaysia from 0.15 percent to 0.1 percent.

Minimum Wage for Micro Enterprises in Malaysia Comes into Force

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Since July 1, 2023, the minimum wage for micro-enterprises in Malaysia has come into force having been previously deferred since 2022. 

UK Joins the CPTPP: Opportunities for British Investors in Malaysia

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The UK joining the CPTPP trade bloc presents opportunities for British companies to invest in Malaysia.

Employment Permits in Malaysia

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Malaysia provides several types of employment permits for foreign workers. We discuss these options in this article.

Tax Incentives Under Malaysia’s Budget 2023

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Malaysia’s 2023 Budget offers enhanced tax incentives for key industries such as aerospace, shipbuilding, electric vehicles, and electronics.

Malaysia Budget 2023: Changes to Corporate and Individual Tax Regimes

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Malaysia’s Budget for 2023 has changed the country’s corporate and individual tax regimes.

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

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Micro enterprises in Malaysia will not be required to implement the new minimum wage until July 2023.

The European Union and Malaysia Sign Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

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The European Union and Malaysia’s Partnership and Cooperation Agreement can help restart discussions on a future free trade agreement.

A Guide to Taxation in Malaysia

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Malaysia implements a territorial tax system with residents and non-residents taxed on their Malaysian source income.

Anwar Ibrahim Becomes Malaysian PM: Optimism for Businesses

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Businesses will be eager to hear the policies of Anwar Ibrahim’s government on tackling the rising cost of living, battling corruption, and plans for bureaucratic reforms.

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