Announcement
20 Apr 2026
In April 2026, the Malaysian government announced a series of measures to assist micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises affected by the global energy crisis, including financial guarantees and tax exemptions.
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Number of interventions
3
1 certainly harmful
0 likely harmful
2 liberalising
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Implementation date
20 Apr 2026
Revocation date:
31 Dec 2026
Announced: 20 Apr 2026
Internal taxation of imports
In force
Recent update from 30 Apr 2026:
On 20 April 2026, the Malaysian government announced an interim exemption from the sales tax on the re-importation of Malaysian-made goods that are unable to complete the export process due to disr...
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Announced: 20 Apr 2026
Import tariff
In force
Recent update from 30 Apr 2026:
On 20 April 2026, the Malaysian government announced an interim exemption from import duties on the re-importation of Malaysian-made goods that are unable to complete the export process due to disr...
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Implementation date
20 Apr 2026
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Announced: 20 Apr 2026
Loan guarantee
In force
Recent update from 30 Apr 2026:
On 20 April 2026, the Malaysian government announced an allocation of MYR 5 billion (USD 1.26 billion) under the Business Financing Guarantee Company (Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan- SJPP) ...
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