This publication, an overview of the tax landscape across six key ASEAN markets: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, serves as a guide in navigating through evolving tax and regulatory landscape.
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MFRS 18 ‘Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements’ was issued by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) in June 2024. MFRS 18 replaces MFRS 107 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027.
On 5 January 2026, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has issued a Media Statement, Operational Guideline (effective 1 January 2026) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding Stamp Duty Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) on 28 January 2026.
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