BDO Malaysia

Today is a reminder to celebrate the women who inspire us with their love, patience, and strength every single day.

From nurturing families to supporting communities, mothers and mother figures play an invaluable role in shaping the future.

Happy Mother’s Day from BDO Malaysia. 🌷

Navigating Pillar Two starts with knowing where you stand.

Malaysia’s Global Minimum Tax brings new requirements for multinational groups — from GloBE calculations and safe harbour assessments to entity-level compliance.

Midori A*o, Executive Director of Tax & Transfer Pricing at BDO Malaysia, sets out a practical self-assessment checklist and key considerations to help organisations assess their readiness and take a more structured approach to Pillar Two.

As organisations continue to relocate talent across borders, understanding Malaysia’s expatriate payroll and tax requirements is increasingly important.

Join our complimentary webinar, “Expatriate Payroll & Tax Compliance in Malaysia: From Arrival to Departure,” where our specialists will share practical guidance on Malaysian statutory contributions, payroll compliance, annual tax filing, and tax clearance requirements.

Whether you are part of an HR, Payroll, or Global Mobility team, or an expatriate managing your assignment journey, this session will provide valuable insights to help you stay compliant and prepared.

📅 Wednesday, 20 May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am

🔗 Register now: https://www.bdo.my/en-gb/events/bdo-webinar-expatriate-payroll-tax-compliance-in-malaysia-from-arrival-to-departure

Building on our Thought Leadership series, this month’s edition brings together perspectives from our Advisory professionals.

In this release, we look at:
• Value-Added Internal Audit: Enabling Better Decision-Making
• Early Warning Signs of Financial Distress: Preserving Value Before It Is Too Late

From strengthening internal audit as a strategic enabler to identifying early indicators of financial distress, these insights highlight the importance of informed decision-making and timely action in building resilience and preserving long-term value.

🔗 Read the full insights on our website: https://zurl.co/R13jo

Celebrating the people who make it all happen ✨

This Labour Day, we honour the dedication, resilience and everyday contributions that drive progress across our teams, clients and community. At BDO Malaysia, we continue to build a workplace that supports our people, thinks beyond the present and brings out the best in everything we do. Wishing you a day of celebration, rest and recharge!

We Shape What Matters

Thank you to over 700 attendees who joined BDO Malaysia’s webinar on e‑Invoicing Updates & Compliance Readiness earlier today.

During the session, our speakers shared practical insights on:

🔹 Latest e‑Invoicing guidelines, FAQs and implementation timelines
🔹 The e‑Invoicing compliance framework, including audits, voluntary disclosure and penalties
🔹 Key findings from e‑Invoicing Health Checks and common issues identified
🔹 Internal control considerations across the e‑Invoice process
🔹 How BDO’s e‑Invoicing Middleware can support a more seamless implementation


As Malaysia’s e‑Invoicing requirements continue to evolve, a clear understanding of compliance expectations will be key. Turn today's insights into action and be prepared for what's next: https://zurl.co/m4pce

Malaysia’s investment incentive landscape is undergoing a significant shift.

The introduction of the New Incentive Framework (NIF) marks a move away from broad-based tax incentives towards a more targeted, outcome-driven approach aligned with national priorities and global tax developments.

This article explores how the NIF operates, including its tiered incentive structure, alignment with the National Investment Aspirations (NIA), and the implications of the Global Minimum Tax on investment decisions.

A clear understanding of these developments will be key for businesses looking to optimise their investment strategies in Malaysia.

🔗 Read more here: https://zurl.co/Ugjfu

Following the Government’s recent announcement to extend the e‑Invoicing implementation timeline for MSMEs, many businesses are reassessing their compliance roadmap.

While the extension provides welcome relief, readiness remains key. Join us for our upcoming complimentary webinar:

🎯 e‑Invoicing Updates and Compliance Readiness
📅 28 April 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00PM

Our Tax and Advisory experts will cover:
✔ The latest e‑Invoicing updates, including recent guidelines, implementation timelines, interim relaxation period, and industry‑specific clarifications
✔ Overview of the e‑Invoicing compliance framework, covering audit scope, voluntary disclosure and penalties
✔ Practical insights from an e‑Invoice Health Check, including common issues identified across implementation stages
✔ Key considerations in internal controls for e‑Invoicing processes
✔ BDO’s e‑Invoice Middleware and key features

Whether you are preparing now or refining your approach, this webinar will help you navigate the evolving e‑Invoicing landscape with confidence.

👉 Register now and stay ahead of compliance: https://zurl.co/ccRZz

The MIA Accounting & Financial Technology Showcase 2026 wrapped up with a great day of meaningful interactions.

We met with finance professionals, industry peers and decision‑makers who are navigating digital transformation in real, practical ways. At our booth, the focus was on how our teams across Technology Advisory, Cyber Security & Privacy, Software Solutions, and Business Services & Outsourcing can support that journey.

During his session, our Technology Advisory Director, Mohamed Mansor Adhar Sabaruddin, also shared his perspective on digital transformation as a people‑first effort, highlighting how organisations can build practical roadmaps that empower teams and enable lasting change.

Thank you to all who visited and engaged with us. We look forward to continuing these conversations.

It was a pleasure hosting participants at our Critical Stamp Duty Updates Seminar on 8 April 2026 at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya.

With the introduction of the Self-Assessment regime, stamp duty continues to be an area of increasing importance. Our tax experts, alongside lawyers from Raja, Darryl & Loh and Mr Tan Sin Huat (former IRBM), shared practical insights on compliance considerations, risk areas, and recent regulatory developments impacting businesses.

We enjoyed the exchange of perspectives and look forward to seeing you again at our future events.