Energy Disruptions Could Spill Over Into Food, Medical Supplies And Manufacturing, Warns Hassan Marican

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Disruptions to energy and petrochemical supplies could have far-reaching implications beyond fuel availability, potentially affecting items critical to everyday life, such as medical supplies, food packaging and agricultural fertilisers, according to Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.

Credit Guarantees, Regulatory Relief Support MSMEs Amid Energy Crisis

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government has moved swiftly to roll out targeted assistance measures to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid a global energy crisis triggered by conflict in West Asia, as authorities acknowledge mounting pressures on small businesses.

RM5 Bln Guarantee, e-Invoicing Flexibility To Aid MSMEs Amid Global Energy Crisis - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government has announced several measures to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sustain operations amid the global energy crisis and the West Asia conflict, which have raised operating costs and disrupted supply chains.

Over 1.27 Billion Transactions During E-invoice Implementation Involving 224,831 Taxpayers - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the e-Invoice system in Malaysia has recorded more than 1.27 billion transactions to date, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Budget Reassessment Reasonable If Rising Fuel Subsidy Spending Persists -- Economist

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- It would be reasonable to reassess the budget if the government continues to see a drastic increase in BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUD95) subsidy spending, according to an economist.

More Than One Billion E-invoices Issued To Date - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) --  Since the implementation of e-invoicing began on Aug 1, 2024, a total of 204,928 traders have submitted e-invoices, involving the issuance of more than one billion e-invoices overall to date, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Stable Salary Growth, Improved Job Market To Support Tax Revenue - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) — Revenue from individual taxpayers is projected to increase by 9.4 per cent in 2026, driven partly by more stable wage growth, leading to a 13 per cent rise in registered individual taxpayers, according to the Finance Ministry.

MOF: No Penalty Imposed On MSMEs During e-Invoice Transition Period

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will not face any penalties for any non-compliance with e-invoicing requirements during the transition period, provided that they adhere to the specified guidelines.

Nearly One Billion e-Invoices Issued In Total As Of Feb 4 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) --  About 981 million e-invoices have been issued in total as of Feb 4, 2026, indicating the widespread use of the system by taxpayers nationwide.

Govt Urged To Refine e-Invoice Threshold For Small Traders

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to refine and revise the threshold for the implementation of e-invoice currently set at between RM1 million and RM5 million, to avoid imposing excessive burdens on micro and small traders.

Growth Of National Debt Service Charges Drops To 6.4 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) --  The government has succeeded in slowing the growth of debt service charges (DSC) in 2025 to 6.4 per cent, compared with 12.3 per cent in 2023 and nine per cent in 2024, as a result of the implementation of fiscal reform measures and prudent debt management.

IRB Encourages MSMEs To Voluntarily Implement e-Invoicing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) — The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to voluntarily implement e-Invoicing due to its significant benefits for business operations and to prepare themselves for the digital economy.