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(Tax Update) Current MIDA Incentives vs NIF 2026 (What changes for SME investors)
For years, most Malaysian investors apply tax incentives through MIDA under the Promotion of Investments Act 1986. The familiar choices are Pioneer Status (PS) or Investment Tax Allowance (ITA). From 2026, MITI is rolling out the New Incentive Framework (NIF), starting with manufacturing. This is not just paperwork change. It is a mindset change. Incentives…
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(Tax Update) New Incentive Framework (NIF)
SME Boss, Malaysia just changed the investment incentive game. From 1 March 2026, the New Incentive Framework (NIF) starts for Manufacturing. Services will follow in Q2 2026 (date to be confirmed). Old days, many people chase “promoted list” and hope for Pioneer Status or ITA. Now NIF is different. It is outcome-based and tiered. Now…
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I Was Climber … once upon a time
This week my social media feed attacked me. Not with tax update.Not with audit deadline. But with Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101 without ropes. I watched the clip and I had two reactions.Wah. Legend.Aiyo. My palm already sweating just watching. Because I am an uncle who once was also climber. Let me self expose a…
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Small Manners, Big Trust
This morning I briefed my team on one simple topic: Professional Etiquette, Ethics & Conduct. Not tax. Not audit file. Why? Because of two things: That past complaint was not about wrong numbers. It was about “small things” that felt big to the client: Late arrival with no early notice.Staff “disappear” for breaks without informing.Greet…
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(Tax Update) Influencer Marketing: Free Gifts Now Have Tax Value (LHDN 14 Jan 2026)
SME bosses, if you hire influencers, please take note. LHDN has made it clear: influencer “payment” is not only cash. Free products, free meals, sponsored hotel stays, trial services, vouchers and discounts can also be treated as income with monetary value. Meaning : when your company gives freebies in exchange for posting, review, shout-out or…
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