SST scope update: From exemption to enforcement - Live webinar (30-Jun-2026)

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Webinar session
9:00am - 1:00pm

The expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) scope signals a clear shift in Malaysias tax landscapefrom broad exemptions to a more rigorous enforcement regime. As more goods and services come under the SST net, businesses across industries must now adapt to evolving compliance requirements and increased regulatory scrutiny.

This webinar is designed to help learners navigate the updated SST framework through a practical understanding of the latest legislative developments, exemption orders, and RMCD-issued guidelines. With the aid of legal walkthroughs and real-world examples, learners will be better equipped to assess the impact on their operations and implement appropriate compliance measures.

Key topics covered:

• Overview of the Key Changes on SST expanded scope and SST reforms under budget 2024 and 2025.
• Recap of sales tax legislation and regulations and exemptions, exempted goods, goods at 5% and 10%. Implications for importers, manufacturers.
• Recap of service Tax Act, regulations, imported services, digital services, and group relief and exemption.
• Services affected by the SST expanded scope since 2024 and from the recent 5th June announcement. construction, rental & leasing, education, private healthcare, financial services.
• RMCD guides and relevant policy statements issued in 2025
• Questions and answers

Presenter:

Fan Kah Seong FCPA

Fan Kah Seong brings over 29 years of experience in taxation, having built a distinguished career in public practice before retiring in 2022. He now provides tax consultancy services independently. His expertise spans GST/SST, wealth planning, corporate services, and tax compliance and advisory, with extensive engagement across a wide range of industries, including plantation, trading, construction, property development, IT services, logistics, food & beverage, and manufacturing. He has also led and participated in numerous tax due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, international tax, and corporate tax restructuring assignments, both locally and overseas, covering sectors such as ports, logistics, roads, automotive, construction, manufacturing, retail, and property.