![China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703472832_MalaysiaChina.jpg)
China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers
China will extend visa exemptions for Malaysian travelers until 2025, and Malaysia will do the same for Chinese tourists until 2026.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717128800_Beijing.jpg)
China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists
China has extended the visa-free policy for short-term visits to the republic for Malaysia and 11 other nations until the end of 2025.
Fri May 31 2024
![Ahmad Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption to 30 days for M'sian tourists Ahmad Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption to 30 days for M'sian tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717043106_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption to 30 days for M'sian tourists
The decision is expected to be announced during the official visit of China's top leaders to Malaysia next month, said Datuk Norman Muhamad.
Thu May 30 2024
![Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666424888_Keadaanalirantrafi.jpg)
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market
Sales tax exemptions for domestically produced vehicles provided a tailwind for the national car brands Perodua and Proton.
Fri May 17 2024
![M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708316175_Duitjutakela.jpg)
M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals
Malaysia is considering to provide full tax exemptions on withdrawal from private retirement scheme (PRS) funds for emergency purposes.
Wed May 08 2024
![Helicopter tragedy: MOHE to provide assistance, fees exemption - Zambry Helicopter tragedy: MOHE to provide assistance, fees exemption - Zambry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714003523_ZambryAbdulKadir.jpg)
Helicopter tragedy: MOHE to provide assistance, fees exemption - Zambry
Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir announces RM1,000 in financial aid to 21 children affected and exemption from university fees.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Aidilfitri: Traffic expected to build up as toll exemption starts today Aidilfitri: Traffic expected to build up as toll exemption starts today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712485838_alirantrafik.jpg)
Aidilfitri: Traffic expected to build up as toll exemption starts today
The public can get the latest traffic information through toll-free PLUSLine and X site.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Nanta announces April 8 and 9 Aidilfitri toll-free travel Nanta announces April 8 and 9 Aidilfitri toll-free travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651581551_KeadaantrafikdiPl.jpg)
Nanta announces April 8 and 9 Aidilfitri toll-free travel
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the exemptions will be granted at all toll plazas except for those at the national borders at Johor.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![No final decision on SST hike for electricity, water No final decision on SST hike for electricity, water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698120106_TBPutrajayaFadilla.jpg)
No final decision on SST hike for electricity, water
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said it is because there are pertinent issues, such as who is entitled to exemption, that needs to be discussed.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703664880_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance
PwC Malaysia tax partner Jennifer Chang said the exemption would encourage more unit trusts to be set up in the capital market.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![Six fined up to RM20,000 each for fake documents to reduce luxury car tax Six fined up to RM20,000 each for fake documents to reduce luxury car tax](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Six fined up to RM20,000 each for fake documents to reduce luxury car tax
The individuals were fined, after pleading guilty to charges of using fake documents to obtain luxury car tax exemptions in Langkawi.
Tue Jan 16 2024
![Visa exemption: National security not neglected - PM Visa exemption: National security not neglected - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701249164_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Visa exemption: National security not neglected - PM
Security agencies have been asked to strengthen security screening so that visa exemption facilities do not affect national security.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![30-day visa-free entry for visitors from China, India beginning Dec 1 30-day visa-free entry for visitors from China, India beginning Dec 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660646691_KLIA.jpg)
30-day visa-free entry for visitors from China, India beginning Dec 1
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the visa exemption is subject to security screenings.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![First-time house buyers to continue enjoying stamp duty exemption - MOF First-time house buyers to continue enjoying stamp duty exemption - MOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41462166482_Genericphotoofpro.jpg)
First-time house buyers to continue enjoying stamp duty exemption - MOF
First-time house buyers will continue to enjoy a 100 per cent stamp duty exemption for purchases not exceeding RM500,000 via the Malaysian Home Ownership Initiative (i-Miliki) as provided for under Bu
Fri Jun 09 2023
![Yayasan Albukhary would not have needed to appeal if tax exemption not revoked - Muhyiddin Yayasan Albukhary would not have needed to appeal if tax exemption not revoked - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670746920_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Yayasan Albukhary would not have needed to appeal if tax exemption not revoked - Muhyiddin
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that he had seen a letter from the MOF to Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary sometime in 2021.
Wed Apr 26 2023