Malaysia
Budget 2026 special issue
Highlight
On Friday, the Prime Minister is set to present Budget 2026—the first to support the goals of the 13th Malaysia Plan. Steve Chia, our Tax Leader, maps the stakes, the trade-offs, and the anticipated measures to look out for when Budget 2026 takes the stage. Read more
Tax
In The Edge’s Budget 2026 cover story, Steve Chia calls for clear rules, consistent administration, and a steady hand across the tax regime, paired with calibrated relief to support the rakyat without loosening fiscal anchors. Read here
Our tax professionals, accompanied by guest speakers from the Ministry of Finance and the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, will guide you through key Budget proposals. Understand how these policies and proposals contribute to reshaping the Malaysian economic landscape.
Date Thursday, 30 October 2025
Time 8am to 5:30pm
Budget 2026 on our social media
Hear from our people as they share their hopes and expectations for Budget 2026 in a series of one-minute interviews. Watch here
Sustainability
Malaysia’s first action plan on business and human rights promises a rights-based architecture to lift competitiveness—and the upcoming budget is the litmus test to move us from principle to practice. Read more
Fund management
Winning investment rests on three basics—regulatory clarity, cost-competitive operations, and exemptions with a long shelf life. The thrust is clear: certainty is the real magnet for private capital. Read more
Foreign-sourced income
With Malaysia’s relief on foreign dividends and capital gains set to sunset at the end of 2026, Lee Boon Siew, Tax Director, writes about the need for a longer runway and harmonised treatment to support diversification amid shifting trade winds. Read more
Workforce
Unemployment rates are stable, but an AI-driven economy poses challenges in lifting job quality and wages. This is our take on how co-delivery partnerships can empower people into higher-value roles. Read more
Upcoming media appearances
10 October 2025, 10:30pm
Lavindran Sandragasu, Tax Partner, on Bernama TV
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