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Our First AI Automation Project Meeting Exposed 3 Real Problems.
“Hi project teammates… actually what are we trying to achieve with this AI project?” I asked that question during our first project meeting last Friday. And that moment… was very quiet. After 5 days of training and testing, I thought the direction was already clear. Apparently… it wasn’t. For the past week, the team had…
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(TAX UPDATE) Stamp Duty RM10 …Then Why Mine Is RM1,000 ++?”
“Boss… stamp duty is RM10 per copy right?”Before I could reply, the voice on the phone suddenly became louder.“Then why my account girl say the stamp duty almost RM1,000 +++?!” For a few seconds I just listened quietly.After more than 30 years advising SMEs,I can usually recognise this type of call immediately. When a client…
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(Tax Update) “If you still think tax audit is random, this mindset may cost your business.”
After that CTIM webinar, one thought kept hitting me. Many SME bosses may already be standing at the door of tax risk without even realising it. On 11/3/2026, I attended a 1-hour CTIM webinar. The speaker was Mr Lee Seong Cheng from LHDN. The moderator was Mr Harvindar Singh. I went in expecting a normal…
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(TAX UPDATE) Understanding the Benefits of a Manufacturing License in Malaysia
Manufacturing companies operating in Malaysia may be required to obtain a Manufacturing License (ML) from Malaysian Investment Development Authority depending on their scale of operations. Beyond regulatory compliance, the Manufacturing License serves as a strategic gateway to various government incentives, import duty exemptions and regulatory facilitation for manufacturers. For investors and SME manufacturers planning to…
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(Tax Update) Establishing a Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia
Foreign Investors Often Ask Me One Question:“Why does factory setup in Malaysia take longer than expected?” After more than 30 years working with manufacturing and logistics compliance, I have noticed something interesting. Most delays are not caused by machinery installation or production capability. They are caused by regulatory planning that was never done properly at…
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