BDO Malaysia

📢 Major changes are shaping the future of financial and sustainability reporting. Is your organisation ready?

Join us at our IFRS Masterclass 2026, an exclusive half-day event featuring Andrew Buchanan, Global Head of IFRS and Corporate Reporting, BDO Global, as he shares practical perspectives on key developments and what they mean for organisations.

Key areas include:
📌 IFRS 18 and Upcoming IFRS Changes
📌 Sustainability Reporting Landscape

🗓️ 8 September 2026 | 8am–2pm
📍 Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel
✔️ HRDC claimable | Group Discount: 10% off for 3+ pax, 15% off for 5+ pax

Stay informed, understand the implications, and prepare for the changes ahead.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://zurl.co/pSvzU

⚠️ New spider-man sighting. Location: Penang 🕷️

Amid the peak period, our Penang Office had the chance to be among the first to catch the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie at TGV Gurney Plaza.

More than just a movie night, it was a chance to step away from the busy week, reconnect with one another and strengthen the relationships that make working together more meaningful.
Till our next movie night - your friendly neighbourhood will return🍿

Could your organisation benefit from a double tax deduction while investing in Malaysia's future talent?

The newly gazetted Income Tax Rules 2026 allow eligible Malaysian companies to claim a double tax deduction for sponsoring scholarships to qualifying students pursuing technical, vocational, diploma, bachelor's degree, and professional certificate programmes.

Lee Hui San, Executive Director of Tax, BDO Malaysia, outlines the key eligibility criteria, qualifying expenditure, and reporting requirements that businesses should understand to maximise this incentive while remaining compliant.

In this latest edition of BDO Thought Leadership, we examine the strategies organisations need to strengthen business resilience, prepare for successful transactions, and make confident investment decisions in an evolving business landscape.

This edition features:
📍 Why Well-Prepared Sellers Secure Better Deals: Understanding Vendor Due Diligence
📍 Building a Stable Finance Function is a Priority for Sustainable Growth
📍 Bridging the Pre-Investment Ex*****on Gap: Aligning Transaction Feasibility with Operational Reality

As organisations pursue growth in an increasingly competitive environment, these articles examine how careful planning, strong financial foundations, and integrated advisory approaches can support better business outcomes.

🔗 Read more: https://zurl.co/fJDEb

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined BDO Malaysia's 2026 Stamp Duty Half Year Updates webinar.

Together, we explored the latest developments shaping Malaysia's stamp duty landscape, including IRBM guidelines, recent case law, interpretation issues, practical compliance considerations, and updates to the Stamp Duty Voluntary Disclosure Programme.

Special thanks to our speakers, David Lai, Executive Director & Head of Tax Advisory, BDO Malaysia; Lau Ming Sern, Director, Tax, BDO Malaysia; and Ivy Ling, Partner, Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, for sharing their valuable insights and practical perspectives.

We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you at our next BDO webinar.

The proposed LEAP Market 2.0 reforms by SC and Bursa Malaysia introduce significant changes aimed at enhancing market accessibility, improving liquidity, and strengthening fundraising opportunities for MSMEs and emerging companies.

In a recent interview on Enterprise Explores by , Eng Cha Lun, Executive Director, and Arthur Cheng, Director, BDO Malaysia, discussed the proposed LEAP Market reforms, including the expansion of the investor pool to retail investors, simplified disclosure requirements, a smoother transition to the ACE Market, and an alternative fundraising pathway for equity crowdfunding companies, while exploring what these changes could mean for businesses and investors.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation: https://zurl.co/C7eAC

Have you reviewed your historical e-Invoice submissions?

The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia's (IRBM) e-Invoice Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) provides businesses with a limited-time opportunity to voluntarily rectify historical e-Invoice errors. It also reflects IRBM's commitment to supporting taxpayers as Malaysia transitions to a fully digital tax ecosystem.

If your business has concerns over historical e-Invoice submissions, now is the time to conduct a comprehensive review. Yeap Lay Suat, Executive Director of Tax at BDO Malaysia, highlights why businesses should review their historical e-Invoice submissions to identify gaps, rectify past errors, evaluate the SVDP, minimise future compliance risks, and ensure their e-Invoice processes remain aligned with IRBM's requirements.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at PDX 2026!

It was a pleasure connecting with business leaders, industry professionals, and innovators to exchange ideas on AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and business services.

We're proud to have been part of the conversations driving digital innovation and helping organisations navigate the opportunities of an increasingly digital future.

Until next time, Penang! 👋

Insightful discussions, practical perspectives, and meaningful connections made our BDO Seminar Series in Johor Bahru and Penang a great success.

Participants gained valuable insights into payroll management, finance transformation, AP & AR optimisation, and the latest IRBM audit trends surrounding intragroup financing.

Our sincere appreciation goes to all our speakers for sharing their expertise, and to everyone who participated and contributed to the engaging discussions throughout the seminars.

Thank you for joining us. We look forward to seeing you again at our upcoming events.