Malaysia Budget 2026 – Key Tax Highlights (Simple Summary Part 2) A. For Individuals – RM3,000 childcare relief extended (kids ≤12). – Therapy relief for special needs kids raised to RM10,000. – All KKM-approved vaccines now claimable. – Insurance/takaful relief (RM3,000) now covers children’s policies. – RM1,000 relief for domestic tourism (Visit Malaysia 2026). – Lifestyle relief (RM2,500) now includes …

Malaysia Budget Summary 2026 For Business Owners — “A Budget for Transformation, Not Just Recovery” 1. Lower subsidies, higher efficiency Blanket subsidies (fuel, electricity, etc.) are being replaced with targeted aid. Expect slightly higher operating costs for companies using fuel or energy heavily. However, savings will be redirected to business support and infrastructure upgrades. 2. Incentives for growth and innovation …

APU Career Talk: What do you need to prepare in your job application? InTune was honoured to be invited by APU University to share career insights with Accounting & Finance students, helping them take their first step towards a professional future. This session focused on the importance of preparation before submitting a job application — understanding what employers look for, …

APU Career Talk: What to look out for in choosing your employer? InTune was invited to share practical career insights with APU University’s Accounting & Finance students — helping them prepare for internships and future employment. In this session, we discussed one of the most important questions for every young professional:“What should you look out for when choosing your employer?” …

The Future of SMEs in Malaysia: How to Survive & Grow in a Fast-Changing Economy Technology is changing how businesses operate, and SMEs in Malaysia must keep up to stay competitive. From 2025 to 2030, businesses that fail to embrace digital tools and cybersecurity measures may struggle with inefficiency, higher costs, and security risks. With Artificial Intelligence on the rise, …

Rising Labour Costs & Talent Retention: How SMEs in Malaysia Can Stay Competitive? Labour costs in Malaysia are rising, and SMEs are feeling the pressure. Between minimum wage hikes, employee expectations for better benefits, and competition from bigger companies, retaining talent has become one of the biggest challenges for small businesses. If SMEs don’t take the right steps, they risk …

SMEs in Malaysia: How to Stay Ahead of Changing Rules & Regulations Running a small or medium enterprise (SME) in Malaysia is already challenging. Now, with new tax laws, labour regulations, and data protection rules, business owners must stay updated or risk penalties. From 2025 to 2030, compliance will become even more complex as the government tightens enforcement. If you’re …

Do you know that Crypto Trading & Services are subject to tax in Malaysia? The Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently confirmed that income from crypto activities like trading, mining, and exchanges in Malaysia is taxable under the Income Tax Act 1967 (Section 4). This is because cryptocurrencies are treated like commodities and considered business income. On top of that, digital …

U.S. Tariff Hike: How It Affects Ordinary Malaysians 1. From 1% to 19% – What It Means For Us What Happened? Starting 1 August 2025, the U.S. increased the import tax (tariff) on goods from Malaysia from 1% to 19%. This means anything Malaysia exports to the U.S. is now much more expensive for U.S. buyers. 2. But I Don’t …

Malaysia subsidy cuts paused for tweaks??? The petrol subsidy at some point will happen. It is just a matter of time. Do you know the impact of the movement of RON95 to you. The whole idea of the subsidy rationalization is to save the RM10B- RM12B, so it must come out from our pocket either way, just who is getting …