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Explore our latest blog posts below.
With the boom of high-growth industries driven by technology, many are able to work remotely and earn income globally. As countries have different tax mechanisms when it comes to foreign-sourced income or FSI, we answer commonly asked questions so you can accord the proper tax treatment for different scenarios.
e-Invoicing implementation begins in Malaysia from June 2024. Based on IRB's e-Invoice Guideline Year 2023, you'll expect to see changes in your accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. We share key considerations that need to be part of the implementation plan, including what the options are for data...
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E-invoicing implementation begins in Malaysia from June 2024. While awaiting further IRB guidelines, we share our understanding of what will potentially be required for Malaysia’s e-invoicing platform and the implementation plans based on our interactions with IRB. We will also share some points to consider in your...
The company Constitution is often relegated to a supporting role in the operations of a company, and it is in fact, widely overlooked as a key driver of a company’s corporate governance.
The 11th of November 2024 was a busy day in the sustainability world – it was simultaneously the launch of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)’s 21st annual roundtable conference in Bangkok, and the launch of the United Nation’s 29th Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Malaysia’s energy mix is still largely dependent on fossil fuels, and accounts for over 80% of total energy mix and is almost split equally between coal and gas power plants respectively. However, Malaysia and other major economies within the region are increasing initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Imagine young urban dwellers, whether born in cities or migrated from rural hometowns, armed with the latest tech-savvy skills and boundless creativity, venturing into rural landscapes to spark change and foster development.
In the recent Budget 2025, the government announced plans to implement a carbon tax aimed at the iron, steel and energy industry by 2026. This creates opportunities for Malaysia to put a price on carbon and incentivise carbon reductions.
Most of us are familiar with how funds for investment are typically managed. Fund managers usually select securities to generate excess market returns (known as ‘alpha’) in an active investment strategy.
Since its implementation on 3 January 2018, MiFID 2 has been billed as one of the EU’s most progressive financial reforms, despite opposition from certain quarters such as the AMF in France.
Learn why REITs is the real deal for investors, and why unlisted REITs will spur the market with its low barriers to entry and ability to stimulate sustainable investment activities.
Learn why a combination of local and global factors could potentially pose serious challenges to fund managers in Malaysia in 2017.
Closing down a company is a significant decision that can arise from various circumstances: the business is no longer viable, restructuring has rendered it redundant, or it has served its purpose. In Malaysia, companies can be voluntarily dissolved under the Companies Act 2016 through two primary methods: Striking Off...
The transitional period for the beneficial ownership reporting framework that was implemented since 1 March 2020 has come to an end following the enforcement of the Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 (‘the Act’) on 1 April 2024.
The Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023 (“Amendment Bill”) was passed by the Dewan Rakyat on 28 November 2023 and subject to the official announcement from the Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (“SSM”) (also known as the Companies Commission of Malaysia).
Companies incorporated under the Companies Act 2016 in Malaysia have mandatory annual compliance filings that need to be lodged with the regulator, Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM). In general, this includes the Annual Return and Financial Statements. Companies that are able to maintain their statutory compliance...
As the private K-12 education sector reaches a pivot, the next decade will transform education models, to adapt to the new world. The pandemic has leapfrogged the integration of information technology in education, encouraging innovations in Educational Technology (“EdTech”) to propagate digital learning. However,...
Discover how education providers can transform, reinvent education and create value; to prepare talents for the workforce of tomorrow.
South East Asia has become a hotbed for startups. With sky-high valuations amidst a rapidly evolving digital economy, find out what investors are looking for in their next Unicorn investment
2018 has been a defining year for the digital payments landscape, with the emergence of over 40 e-wallet players in Malaysia. There were 28 in 2016.
PwC Malaysia outlines critical challenges facing the region and locally, including ransomware, zero-day vulnerabilities, and cyber threats stemming from geopolitical tensions. The article calls for organisations in Malaysia to invest in cybersecurity now to safeguard critical assets in the face of evolving digital...
Disruptive emerging technologies are accelerating transformation in finance functions, turning how companies detect fraud, and making forecasts to value generators.
In the last few years, banks have stepped up their investments in digital capabilities in response to increasing customer demand for online access and the availability of new technical capabilities such as data analytics, cloud and Artificial Intelligence, and a more open regulatory environment.
As fewer people visit bank branches and more Malaysians are banking online, digital accessibility and connectivity in financial services takes centre stage.
Families who own successful businesses and have a vision for their future generations in that business need to plan for that vision today.
Money, power and love, if not addressed in the early stages, can cause even strong families and successful companies to stumble and sometimes fail.
The 11th of November 2024 was a busy day in the sustainability world – it was simultaneously the launch of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)’s 21st annual roundtable conference in Bangkok, and the launch of the United Nation’s 29th Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Malaysia’s energy mix is still largely dependent on fossil fuels, and accounts for over 80% of total energy mix and is almost split equally between coal and gas power plants respectively. However, Malaysia and other major economies within the region are increasing initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Imagine young urban dwellers, whether born in cities or migrated from rural hometowns, armed with the latest tech-savvy skills and boundless creativity, venturing into rural landscapes to spark change and foster development.
In the recent Budget 2025, the government announced plans to implement a carbon tax aimed at the iron, steel and energy industry by 2026. This creates opportunities for Malaysia to put a price on carbon and incentivise carbon reductions.
What does the slowing global economy mean for the M&A outlook in 2023? While deal activities tend to slow down during times of uncertainty, challenging conditions can create opportunities for better returns.
2022 is coming to a close, a time of reflection on the highs and lows in M&A activity throughout the year.
A sound investment in a PE fund hinges on two crucial elements. The first component is the ability to source deals or rather quality deals, and the second component is an intimate knowledge of a particular business or an industry.
In this post, we cover the common themes in M&A litigation and the board’s role in minimising related threats as a follow-on from our recent blog on the board’s active involvement throughout the M&A journey.
In this third blog post, our Assurance Executive Director Mahesh Ramesh discusses the challenges the Malaysian automotive industry faces in implementing MFRS 15.
In this blog post, our Assurance Executive Director Kuan Sook Fern discusses some of the challenges that Malaysian telcos face in implementing MFRS 15.
Our Assurance Executive Directors Tay Choon Ling and Mahesh Ramesh talk about MFRS 15 and some of the key changes we can expect from the new revenue recognition model.
Is your organisation ready to be onboard e-Compliance? In this blog, we will share the global trends on e-Compliance and some insights on how to strengthen your foundation to be ready for take off in the e-Compliance space.
TCG is an essential component of cooperative compliance, which has benefits for both taxpayers and the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (MIRB). This blog explains how e-Invoicing boosts taxpayer-authority cooperation and highlights TCG's role in ensuring confidence in the collected tax data.
Many businesses may find it challenging to maintain 'business as usual' during the full e-Invoicing implementation, especially with tax audit looming on the horizon. In this blog, we will share some insights for businesses to get their house in order and to have better or more controls to ensure readiness for an...
Seven companies achieve Tax Corporate Governance (TCG) status in Malaysia, signaling a move towards enhanced tax transparency and compliance. Discover how the TCG programme's Phase 2 launch encourages more businesses to align with global tax governance trends and sustainability goals.
The traditional perception of private equity (PE) firms is that they are the business world’s version of house flippers – they buy an asset and unlock its value, then sell it for a higher price in a relatively short time frame.
According to PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2018, nearly a quarter of South East Asian organisations have been asked to pay a bribe in the last two years.
Trust is not accidental. It has to be designed for, with the help of technology and a keen understanding of our customers. As more companies digitalise and more tech start-ups emerge, trust will be the currency that says “you can rely on my services.”
About trust being an important component of how organisations' communicate with their customers
