When an additional or special public holiday is announced, one common question among employers and employees is: Are private-sector companies required to observe it? Not [...]

Recently, GST has once again become a topic of discussion within Malaysia’s business community. For businesses, however, the key issue is not simply “what is [...]

The Johor State Government has reopened applications for the Perumahan Kasih Johor 2026 programme, providing housing assistance to eligible Johor residents. Whether you are buying [...]

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) has issued an important announcement on 13 August 2026, clarifying the Service Tax treatment for Employment Services in Malaysia. [...]

As the cost of living continues to rise, electricity bills remain one of the major monthly expenses for many Malaysian households. To help ease the [...]

Malaysian Government Introduces New Stamp Duty Incentives for JS-SEZ Commercial Properties To encourage investment and accelerate economic development within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), [...]

When recruiting new employees or creating new positions, Malaysian employers must pay attention not only to recruitment and onboarding processes but also to their legal [...]

The Malaysian Government has introduced the NUR@PETRA 2026 Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate (e-Rebat) Programme to encourage households to purchase energy-efficient home appliances. Eligible Malaysians can receive [...]

PERKESO has introduced the LINDUNG 24 JAM Portal, allowing eligible local employees to voluntarily Opt In or Opt Out of the LINDUNG 24 JAM Scheme [...]

The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has officially released the Opt-Out Form for the Skim Lindung 24 Jam. Employees who intend to withdraw from the scheme [...]