Welcoming January — Are You Ready? As a new month begins, have there been updates to policies and regulations you should be aware of?
Taxation · Incentives & Grants · Corporate Compliance · Government Initiatives
This month’s key updates, clearly consolidated for you!

New Traffic Compound System

Effective 1 January 2026, traffic fines will offer higher discounts for earlier payment.
50% discount if paid within 15 days, 33% if paid within 16–30 days. Unpaid cases after 60 days may face court action or blacklisting.

Solar ATAP Programme

The Solar ATAP programme reopens for applications in January 2026.
No quota limit; excess electricity can be sold to the TNB at market rates. Installation capacity limits for residential systems have also been increased.

Schooling Assistance (BAP)

In 2026, the government will continue providing RM150 Schooling Assistance (Bantuan Awal Persekolahan) to all primary and secondary students, benefiting over 5.2 million students.
The cash aid will be distributed directly to parents at schools starting January 11, aiming to strengthen teacher-parent-student engagement through in-person interaction.

Sarawak Basic Necessities Assistance (SKAS) Enhancement

From 2026, Sarawak will increase SKAS assistance amounts for eligible households and individuals.
Household aid rises from RM800 to RM950; assistance for senior citizens and single individuals increases to RM500 and RM300, respectively.

Social Media Account Restriction for Under-16s

From 2026, individuals under 16 will be prohibited from independently opening social media accounts; access must be supervised by parents.
Platforms will be required to implement mandatory eKYC verification using official identification.

Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA)

In 2026, eligible households and individuals will continue receiving SARA assistance of RM50–RM100 per month, with higher support for the extreme poor, up to RM2,400 annually.
Funds will be credited to recipients’ MyKad and used at designated outlets for essential goods, helping to ease living costs.

Public Holiday in January

01.01.2026 (Thursday): New Year’s Day (National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu)
14.01.2026 (Wednesday): YDPB Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday (Negeri Sembilan only)
17.01.2026 (Saturday): Israk and Mikraj (Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu only)
18.01.2026 (Sunday): Israk and Mikraj Holiday (Terengganu only)

Important Dates in January

15.01.2026：PCB（December Salary）
15.01.2026：SOCSO & EIS （December Salary）
15.01.2026：HRDC（December Salary）
15.01.2026：EPF（December Salary）
15.01.2026：CP204 payments
30.01.2026：CP500 payments
30.01.2026：Audit Report (Company F.Y.E Jun 2025)
31.01.2026：CP204 Submission
31.01.2026：Form C (Company F.Y.E May 2025)
31.01.2026：SST (November – December 2025 Payment)

Articles