Mida Records Malaysia’s Approved Investments That Worth RM37.4 Billion in the First Three Months of 2020 According to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia’s approved investments recorded a whopping RM37.4 billion in the first three months of 2020. The approved investments were contributed by the manufacturing, service and the primary sector, totalling up to…
Malaysia Government Supports Private Sector with RM20 billion Funding The government has approved a total of RM14.2 billion of 320 Facilitations Fund projects, which has generated approximately RM230 billion worth of economic activities. This fund under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) approach, had been the stimulant for broader sector reforms and increased private sector participation in…
More International MNCs Choosing Malaysia for Regional Expansion Kuala Lumpur wows many with its world-class facilities, charming investors and visitors alike with its unique cultural mix and warm welcome. With the birth of Greater Kuala Lumpur, more foreign investors are looking to invest in Malaysia. Greater Kuala Lumpur continues to attract with the help of…
New Digital Services Systems Service Tax for Foreign Registered Persons (FRP) in Malaysia Guideline for Filing Procedures Available Online The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) announced a new service tax that will be applicable for digital services systems applicable to those registered as foreigners. The announcement was made by the RMCD on 30 March…
SSM Initiatives Announced to Ease Movement Control Order (MCO) Burden New Initiatives to Help Corporations Ease Their Burden The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) announced seven new initiatives to help the corporate sector ease their burden during the Movement Control Order (MCO). SSM made the announcement on 10 April 2020. Out of the 7,…
RM20 Billion Economic Stimulus Package 2020 Unveiled in Malaysia Malaysia Government Unveil RM20 Billion Economic Stimulus Package to Offset Covid-19 The Government has announced a RM20 billion Economic Stimulus Package 2020 to offset the economic impact from Covid-19 fallout. To mitigate the impact on the Malaysian economy, the Economic Stimulus Package 2020 is meant…
Invest in Malaysia Still Viewed as an Attractive Option by Japanese Investors Malaysia Seen as Affordable and Better Geographically for Businesses The weaker economic environment globally is not stopping Japanese investors as they continue to view options to invest in Malaysia optimistically. Among the reasons Japanese firms viewed Malaysia favourably is the affordable…
The First Palm Olein Contract Unveiled on Bursa The World’s First Options Contract Is Officially Unveiled on the Stock Exchange The Palm Olein Options contract was successfully unveiled on Bursa Malaysia Sdn. Bhd on January 13. It is the first such options contact in the world. The contract was launched on the Bleached and Deodorised…
