Budget 2027: Hybrid GST-SST Proposal Puts Malaysia’s Consumption Tax In Focus

By Yeoh Cheng Guan

Partner, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- As Budget 2027 approaches, discussions on Malaysia’s indirect tax landscape are once again taking centre stage.

RTS Link Passenger Service Expected To Begin in February 2027

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 2 (Bernama) – Passenger service for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is expected to commence in February 2027, with all system tests and trial runs targeted for completion by Dec 31 this year.

Budget 2027: Labuan SME Association Seeks Tax Relief For Local Businesses

LABUAN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Association of Labuan has called for the service tax exemption under Section 48 of the Service Tax Act 2018 to be applied to services performed entirely in Labuan under Budget 2027.

ACC Expands SME Training Across ASEAN To Boost China Market Access

BEIJING, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) is expanding its training programmes across ASEAN to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) enter the China market, with a focus on free trade agreements (FTAs), customs procedures and cross-border e-commerce.

Malaysian Ports Well Positioned To Lead Green Transition - SEAMAT Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian ports are well positioned to lead the country’s transition towards greener port operations, given their strategic role in connecting domestic industries to global markets and strengthening ASEAN’s trade links with major trading partners, including China.

ASEAN Supply Chain Council Enters New Phase As Permanent ASEAN-BAC Working Structure

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Supply Chain Council has entered a new phase as it transitions into a permanent working structure under the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC).

Budget 2027: Mga Calls For Incentives To Promote Malaysia Gold Products Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) is calling for greater government support to promote Malaysian gold products in international markets.

MOTAC, MGA Explore Collaboration To Produce Malaysia-themed Gold Products

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is exploring opportunities to collaborate with the Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) to produce Malaysia-themed gold products to promote the country’s identity.

Smart Logistics Modernises Malaysia-Singapore Cross-border Freight -- FedEx

SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Express logistics operators are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and remote monitoring technology across their ground networks to boost cross-border freight efficiency ahead of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) integration.

Harmonised Standards, ‘Single Window’ Clearance Key To Seamless Cross-border Trade For JS-SEZ

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

SINGAPORE, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Establishing a single-window trade system and harmonising regulatory standards between Malaysia and Singapore are vital steps to achieve seamless cross-border integration and fully unlock the economic potential of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to a leading express logistics company.

MIDA To Hold East Coast Region Investment Seminar 2026 On Sept 8

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will be organising the East Coast Region Investment Seminar 2026 on Sept 8, focusing on the role of local companies in shaping a more inclusive and competitive East Coast industrial ecosystem.