On 10 October 2025, Malaysia’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance tabled the Malaysia Budget 2026.To help members better understand the main fiscal directions and policy developments, the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia (CECCM) is pleased to share the Summary of Malaysia Budget 2026 (Chinese version), prepared by our contact member – KPMG […]

The Malaysian real estate market is highly attractive to both local and foreign investors. However, different types of property ownership vary in legal attributes, tenure periods, and market liquidity. Therefore, understanding the ownership structure is crucial before investing in or purchasing real estate. The main types of property ownership in Malaysia include: Freehold – Perpetual […]

1. Introduction Malaysia, a diverse and rapidly growing nation in Southeast Asia, spans 330,000 square kilometres and consists of 13 states and 3 federal territories. The country is divided into two distinct regions—West Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak)—each with its own unique legal landscape and governance structure. • West Malaysia (Peninsular […]

Malaysia has a structured land registration system to protect property rights, ensure fair transactions, and support economic growth. The country follows the Torrens Land Registration System, governed by the National Land Code 1965 (NLC). Under this system, all land ownership changes (such as buying, selling, and mortgaging) must be officially registered with the Land Registry. […]

Corporate Income Tax Filing of tax return Under the self-assessment system, all companies must file the tax returns within seven (7) months from the end of the accounting period. The tax return must be submitted by way of an electronic medium or electric transmission. Tax return filed by a taxpayer will be deemed as a […]

The intellectual property laws in Malaysia are predominantly codified and are largely based on English models. While English judicial decisions and, to a lesser extent, other Commonwealth judicial rulings are considered by Malaysian courts, they are regarded primarily as persuasive authority rather than binding precedent. Malaysia has specific national legislations covering trademarks, copyrights, patents, industrial […]

Application of the Employment Act Following the amendments to the Employment Act 1955 in 2022, the Act applies to all employees regardless of their salary level. However, the following provisions of the Employment Act do not apply to employees earning more than RM4,000 per month: Section 60(3): Overtime pay rate for employees working on rest [...]

When it comes to Malaysia, what do you think of? Musang King Durian? A three days trip to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand? Kuala Lumpur Petronas Twin Towers? Tiger Cub Economies? Sun, beach, coconut grove, pretty girls...? The above answers are all correct, but incomplete! To learn more about Malaysia, spend three minutes to read the [...]