Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024

Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 will come into effect on 1 June 2025, introducing new obligations for businesses operating in Malaysia. Non-compliance may result in fines up to RM1 million or imprisonment for up to three years. Key...

E-Invoicing Implementation Guide

1. Understanding the Requirements ✅ Determine your e-invoicing implementation phase based on your annual turnover. ✅ Review LHDN’s official e-Invoice guidelines and the Software Development Kit (SDK). ✅ Identify key e-invoicing types applicable (e-Invoice, Credit...

Strata Management Act 2013: Service Charge vs Sinking Fund

The Act does not use the word “Service Charge” directly, but refers to “maintenance charges” (same meaning as service charge in practice). Interpretation under the Act: “sinking fund account”means an account required to be opened...

Guide to Choosing the Right Outsourcing Accounting Firm

Outsourced accounting is a powerful tool for business growth, whether you are just starting out or already well-established. More businesses today are turning to outsourced accounting as an affordable and innovative solution to streamline their operations. However,...

How Are Audit Fees Determined?

Previously, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) issued a Recommended Practice Guide (RPG) 7 which included recommended audit fee scales. This guide helped establish minimum audit fees based on a company’s revenue, total assets and total expenditures....