Tag Archives: YA2026

Your 2026 Tax Relief Planning Checklist — Built to Claim in 2027

Everything you can plan your spending around this year to legally reduce the tax you’ll file for Year of Assessment 2026 — mapped to how pharmacists actually earn, study, and spend, whether you’re in MOH service, private retail, hospital pharmacy, or locuming between them. RM9,000Automatic individual relief — no receipts needed 23Relief categories available for YA2026 5 …

Stop Filing Your REIT Dividends the Old Way – The 10% Rule Is Gone

If you are a dividend investor, Malaysian Real Estate Investment Trusts (MREITs) have likely been a cornerstone of your portfolio. They offer predictable passive income and historically came with a convenient tax feature: a flat 10% withholding tax on dividends. However, a significant regulatory change has taken effect, fundamentally altering how REIT distributions are taxed …