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Continue reading →: Coldplay Cam vs Office Romance : My Take
Last week, the Coldplay Cam broke the internet. A couple appeared on the big screen. The CEO hugged HR from behind, she looked shocked. Some called it sweet. Some called it scandal. Then social media stepped in… and boom that they not single. Drama? Yes. But it reminded me of…
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Continue reading →: My Accidental 10 Year Journey in Photography
I didn’t own a camera.Didn’t take photos.Didn’t even know what ISO meant. Then in 2015, after coming back from Nepal, something sparked.I suddenly wanted to learn how to take proper photos. That’s when two teachers walked into my life. Mr Chew was the first.He introduced me to the camera. Aperture.…
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Continue reading →: Internship Moments That Matter
Last week, Visalini Tampiturai, our IT intern at KTP, shared something on LinkedIn that made me pause and smile. She had just attended an MIA webinar by Mr. Daryl Aw founder of Skybots, on how AI and RPA are reshaping the accounting and audit profession. Her biggest takeaway? Technology is…
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Continue reading →: [TAX UPDATE] Too Early, Too Late, Too Bad? Timing Mistakes That Could Cost You MIDA Tax Incentives
When is the right time to apply for Pioneer Status (PS) or Investment Tax Allowance (ITA)? Many SMEs miss out on major tax savings simply because they misunderstood when “commencement of production” begins. For manufacturers, this starts from your trial production, not your first sale. For service providers, it begins…
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Continue reading →: (TAX UPDATE) SST Expansion – What You Need to Know Starting 1 July 2025
Do you know that SMEs with sales below RM1 million can enjoy exemptions on rental under new Service Tax rules from 1 July 2025 only if registered via MyPMK and updated annually under RMCD Service Tax Policies 2/2025? The expanded Sales & Service Tax (SST) has officially kicked in. Effective…
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Continue reading →: [TAX UPDATE] Warning to All PLT Owners … You’re Now on SSM and LHDN’s Radar
Running a PLT because it’s “simpler” than a Sdn Bhd? That used to be true until now. SSM has begun physical inspections on PLTs under Section 27C(1) and Section 69. They’re reviewing your: Effective 31 Jan 2025, all new PLTs must submit: And all PLTs (yes, even existing ones) must:…
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Continue reading →: Why More and More Accountant Parents Don’t Let Their Kids Study Accounting
Let me share you a true story… A few months ago, a viral story from a doctor warning SPM straight-A students not to blindly choose medicine went viral. He said:Being a doctor means no personal time, constant standby, missed meals, endless studying and despite it all, still kena scold by…
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Continue reading →: (TAX UPDATE) MIDA PS/ITA – Tax Incentive Can Also Bayar Balik If You Tak Jaga
Boss, getting MIDA approval for Pioneer Status (PS) or Investment Tax Allowance (ITA) is not the end. It’s just the beginning. Too many SME bosses think once the approval letter comes in, tax savings are confirmed. But the real danger starts after approval … when you forget the conditions you…
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Continue reading →: “What to Eat Today?” is The Hardest Daily Question
Every day, just after 12pm, something strange happens at our office. The phones stop ringing.The audit team stops ticking.The tax team stops calculating. No, it’s not a fire drill.It’s not the client calling.It’s not even the boss walking in. It’s The Question. “Eh, later eat what?” You might think we…
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Continue reading →: New EPF Rule for Foreign Workers in Malaysia
Starting 1 October 2025, all foreign workers in Malaysia (except domestic workers) will be automatically enrolled in EPF. Employer pays 2%.Employee pays 2%. On paper, it looks minor. But let’s be real! 2% won’t make foreign workers rich, and it won’t bankrupt employers. Yet in today’s climate of tariff trade…
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I’m Koh Teck Peng
Welcome to my blog, I’m the founder and principal of KTP & Company PLT. My journey in the accounting profession has been driven by a passion for numbers and a dedication to helping businesses succeed. With over 25 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients, from small startups to large corporations, providing them with the financial insight and strategic guidance they need to thrive.
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