Malaysia

The Digital Playground has officially transformed the lives of millions of families in Malaysia. The government has taken unprecedented action to address cyberbullying, financial crimes and the mental health effects of mindless scrolling. The “age limits” regulation for social media in Malaysia has officially gone into effect, prohibiting children under age 16 from using or creating a social media account. …

Your local company’s main listing has received a huge financial boost. The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) launched an unprecedented funding mechanism on 4th June 2026 via SME Corp. Malaysia. In support of the 2020 roadmap to assist 200 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with high potential to list on Bursa Malaysia by 2030, the newly announced PKS@BURSA …

For many millions of Malaysians, the gig economy has helped them earn a living. Being a Grab rider, food delivery, online sellers, freelancer, farmer or content creator comes with an element of what is commonly called flexibility; however, there is one drawback for the flexible, and that is planning for retirement. Self-employed persons are not required to contribute to the …

The drive for more sustainable and environmentally-friendly energy sources has now reached fever pitch in the Southeast Asian region. The government is aggressively promoting a national initiative to significantly reduce carbon emissions and stabilize rural agricultural economies. The new implementation of Malaysia’s B15 biodiesel mandate has reached a green light level. The new implementation of Malaysia’s B15 biodiesel mandate has …

The government-run mySalam National Health Protection Scheme offers RM50 per day cash assistance and many people in Malaysia are not aware of it. The initiative is aimed at providing financial support to lower cost of living households when a member of their household is admitted to hospital without incurring any registration or monthly premiums. You can receive up to RM700 …

Malaysia has officially set the digital red line. The Malaysian government has begun the enforcement of its pioneering under-16 social media ban as of 1st June 2026. The Online Safety Act 2025 prevents millions of kids under 16 from having accounts on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The rule is pretty straightforward for tech companies: implement high-tech …

In Malaysia, expatriates and multinationals are getting ready for a major change in the regulatory landscape. The Ministry of Home Affairs is taking action on the Cabinet’s latest directives, which are congruent with the country’s Thirteenth Malaysia Plan, to introduce a new set of rules for the New Malaysia Employment Pass, beginning on June 1, 2026. This is an extensive …

Southeast Asia is in the midst of a massive realignment of its travel industry. For almost ten years, Bali was the place for digital nomads, backpackers, and luxury travelers to go. But there has been a significant change in the way tourists travel due to fast-paced overtourism, congestion, and overcrowding on the islands, and increasing travel expenses. Today, global travelers …

The EV market in SEA is undergoing a transformation towards sustainability and future regulations. Malaysia has witnessed an unprecedented shift towards zero-emission vehicles by its local government. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) provided new figures recently that showed thousands of clean energy models are being rolled out on domestic highways every month. In order to systematically address this historic volume, …

Considering moving to the center of Southeast Asia? Things are going to change, and you will have to watch closely because it may have a direct impact on your relocation plans. The Malaysian government has officially announced a wide-ranging change in the country’s expatriate employment policies. In response to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Malaysia is making a structural shift …