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SST Expansion 2025: Highlights and Next Steps

On 9 June 2025, the Ministry of Finance issued a Press Release to announce a major expansion of its Sales and Service Tax (SST) effective 1 July 2025.

The announcement was foreshadowed in Budget 2025 (albeit without much detail) to increase government revenue and support fiscal reforms. The new structure will cover a wider range of taxable services and introduce changes to the sales tax on locally manufactured and/or imported goods.

The key to understanding the expansion is the Malaysian Government’s oft-repeated statements that the expansion aims to increase revenue without burdening the ordinary man on the street.

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RWC Webreport: Forum on the Future of Work 2025

The Forum on the Future of Work 2025 (‘the Forum’) was hosted by Richard Wee Chambers in collaboration with E2 Workforce Consulting Sdn Bhd. The Forum was held at Asian International Arbitration Centre (‘AIAC’), on 11 June 2025, from 9am to 12pm.

Richard Wee Chambers (‘RWC’) and E2 Workforce Consulting Sdn Bhd (‘E2 Workforce Consulting’) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic partnership. This collaboration brings together Richard Wee Chambers’ expertise in legal matters with E2 Workforce Consulting strengths in workforce development, enabling both parties to offer comprehensive solutions that address the evolving needs of businesses and employees.

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Employment Contracts in Malaysia: To Stamp or not to Stamp?

In line with this, employment contracts, whether full-time, part-time, fixed-term, or short-term, and whether involving local or foreign employees, fall within the scope of this provision and are therefore subject to a flat stamp duty of RM10 per contract. An exception applies where the monthly wage of the employment does not exceed RM300, in which, the contract is not required to be stamped. For contracts that are chargeable, they must be stamped within 30 days from the date of execution in order to avoid the imposition of penalties under the Act.

This article explores the legal position, recent enforcement developments by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri) (‘LHDN’) and the consequences of non-compliance for employers.

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RWC Webreport: Raya Open House Celebration and Showbiz 2025: Panel Discussion on Whistle-Blowing and Compliance HR’s Role in Ethical Reporting

Employees gain confidence and trust knowing there is a secure and structured process to report issues, whether related to workplace grievances or serious concerns such as conflicts of interest, embezzlement or corruption. Typically, grievances are directed to the Human Resources Department, while whistle-blowing reports are escalated to an independent director or a designated committee, which may comprise the Chief People Officer and Chief Compliance Officer in order to ensure impartiality and ethical oversight. These channels may include dedicated email addresses, online platforms and/or apps that allow for effective tracking and monitoring of all reports.

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在马来西亚制造业：MIDA的许可要求与申请流程

在马来西亚，制造业是推动国家经济发展的关键领域。为规范和促进该行业的发展，马来西亚政府通过马来西亚投资发展局（MIDA），依据《1975年工业协调法》（”ICA 1975″）负责签发制造许可证。在马来西亚运营的特定制造企业必须取得该许可证。该申请流程受一套明确的监管框架所规管，申请资格、程序步骤以及从MIDA申请制造许可证时所需考量的主要法律因素。

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Manufacturing in Malaysia: Licensing Requirements and Application Procedure with MIDA

In Malaysia, the manufacturing sector is a key contributor to the nation’s economic development. To regulate and facilitate growth in this sector, the Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), administers the issuance of manufacturing licences under the Industrial Coordination Act 1975 (‘ICA 1975’). A manufacturing licence is mandatory for certain manufacturing companies operating in Malaysia. The process is governed by a defined regulatory framework, eligibility criteria, procedural steps, and key legal considerations involved in obtaining a manufacturing licence from MIDA.

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Malaysia’s Semiconductor Industry: Key Considerations for Foreign Investment

The escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing US-China rivalry, continue to have profound impact on the global semiconductor industry. In response, many semiconductor companies are actively seeking alternative manufacturing hubs to mitigate the disruptions and restrictions arising from these tensions. As the industry navigates through this shifting landscape, Malaysia has emerged as a key destination for strategic investment and expansion. In this article, we explore several key considerations that foreign investors should take into account when structuring investments in Malaysia’s semiconductor industry.

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