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First Peak in Audit Firm: Real Stories from KTP’s Newcomers
What really happens during the peak period in an audit firm? Not from textbooks.Not from LinkedIn posts.But from the real voices of our own team. In this video, Mr. Koh sits down with three newcomers who just survived their first audit peak at KTP in 2025. No filters, no script and just honest sharing. ✅…
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(TAX UPDATE) Service Tax Update 2025: Construction Industry Can Now Separate Materials from Labour to Reduce SST Exposure
Introduction Big news for Malaysia’s construction industry.On 24 October 2025, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department released Service Tax Policy No. 7/2025, effective retrospectively from 1 July 2025. This long-awaited clarification finally confirms that itemised billing, separating construction materials and labour in your invoice, is officially recognised for service tax purposes. In simple terms:If you split…
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Why I Resigned as Auditor When Directors Start Fighting
This month, Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) charged two ex-directors under Section 218(1)(c) and Section 221(1) of the Companies Act 2016. Their offences were approving a salary increment without AGM consent and failing to declare their interest in a tenancy agreement involving company property. At first glance, it looked like a small internal dispute. But to…
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How a Kind Comment Taught Me the Difference Between Rule of 72 and Rule of 78
Two weeks ago, I made a small but meaningful mistake on LinkedIn. In my post about the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2025, I mentioned the “Rule of 72” thinking it referred to the interest calculation method under hire purchase loans. Todayr, one of my followers, Mr. Mark Chan , gently pointed out in the comments: “I…
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Budget 2026 Tax Incentives You Can Use Now
If you run an SME in Malaysia, Budget 2026 is not just policy talk. It is free fuel for growth if you act fast and file right. Budget 2026 rewards companies that upgrade, digitise and hire responsibly. Less talk, more incentives. Here are the ones that move the needle for SMEs. What to do next?…
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