Budget Highlights 2027: What SME Business Owners in Malaysia Need to Know Malaysia’s Budget 2027, presented on 9 October 2026, announced several proposed measures that could affect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), from corporate income tax and employee wages to business investment, training and financing. For SME business owners, understanding these changes is important. While tax reductions and incentives may …
Budget Highlights 2027 (Personal): What Malaysians Should Know? Malaysia’s Budget 2027 was presented on 9 October 2026, introducing several proposed measures that could affect personal income tax, household spending, financial assistance and home ownership. For individuals and families, the key question is simple: How much could these changes save you, and which benefits are you eligible to claim? Here are …
Why Cash Flow Is More Important Than Profit Understanding Your Business Numbers: A Practical Guide for SME Owners A 10-Part Educational Series for Business Owners and Non-AccountantsPART 5 OF 10 Introduction This article is part of our 10-part educational series designed to help SME owners, entrepreneurs, and managers understand the financial numbers behind a successful business. Many business owners focus …
How Gross Profit Margin Affects Your Business Understanding Your Business Numbers: A Practical Guide for SME Owners A 10-Part Educational Series for Business Owners and Non-AccountantsPART 4 OF 10 Introduction This article is part of our 10-part educational series designed to help SME owners, entrepreneurs, and managers understand the financial numbers behind a successful business. In this article, we explore …
E-Invoice Exemption Threshold Increased from RM1 Million to RM3 Million — What Malaysian SMEs Need to Know IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR MALAYSIAN BUSINESS OWNERS Sept 2026 The Government has announced an increase in the e-Invoice exemption threshold from RM1 million to RM3 million in annual turnover or revenue. The latest IRBM e-Invoice Guideline Version 4.8, dated 30 August 2026, reflects this …
Revenue Is Not Profit: Understanding The Difference Understanding Your Business Numbers: A Practical Guide for SME Owners A 10-Part Educational Series for Business Owners and Non-AccountantsPART 3 OF 10 Introduction This article is part of our 10-part educational series designed to help SME owners, entrepreneurs, and managers understand the financial numbers behind a successful business. One of the most common …
How to Choose the Right Outsourced Accounting Provider in Malaysia For many Malaysian SMEs, outsourcing accounting is one of the smartest business decisions. It saves time, reduces overhead costs and gives business owners access to experienced finance professionals without the expense of maintaining a full in-house finance department. However, choosing the wrong accounting provider can lead to costly mistakes, tax …
What Are Fixed Overheads and Why Do They Matter? Understanding Your Business Numbers: A Practical Guide for SME Owners A 10-Part Educational Series for Business Owners and Non-AccountantsPART 2 OF 10 WHAT ARE FIXED OVERHEADS AND WHY DO THEY MATTER? Introduction This article is part of our 10-part educational series designed to help SME owners, entrepreneurs, and managers understand the …
Government Updates PERKESO LINDUNG 24 JAM (SKBBK): Participation Now Voluntary for Malaysian Employees Latest Update for Employers, HR Professionals and SME Business Owners The Malaysian Government has announced an important update to the PERKESO Skim Kemalangan Bukan Bencana Kerja (SKBBK), also known as the LINDUNG 24 JAM Scheme. Following feedback from various stakeholders, the Government has revised the implementation of …
PERKESO LINDUNG 24 JAM (SKBBK): What Every Malaysian Business Owner Needs to Know The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO/SOCSO) has introduced LINDUNG 24 JAM (Skim Kemalangan Bukan Bencana Kerja – SKBBK), extending protection for eligible employees against non-work-related accidental injuries. The scheme takes effect on 1 June 2026. What is PERKESO LINDUNG 24 JAM?Traditionally, PERKESO only covered work-related accidents. LINDUNG 24 …