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Malaysia Budget 2026 tax snapshots

Budget 2026 marks a pivotal moment as Malaysia’s first budget under the 13th Malaysia Plan  (13MP). Continuing to advance the MADANI economic framework and with a total allocation of  RM421.2 billion — RM338.2 billion for operating expenditure, RM81 billion for development expenditure and RM2 billion for contingency reserves — the Budget underscores the Government’s ongoing commitment to fiscal resilience and inclusive growth.

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Date : 22 October 2025
Venue : Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Time : 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
CPE hours : 7

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Date : 28 October 2025
Venue : Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
Time : 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
CPE hours : 7

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Date : 28 October 2025 
Venue : Sheraton Hotel Kuching 
Time : 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
CPE hours : 4

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Date: 29 October 2025 
Venue: Hilton Kota Kinabalu 
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
CPE hours: 4


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Date : 30 October 2025 
Venue : Courtyard by Marriott Melaka 
Time : 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
CPE hours : 7 

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Date: 6 November 2025 
Venue: Zenith Hotel, Kuantan
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
CPE hours: 4

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Date: 12 November 2025 
Venue: Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang 
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
CPE hours: 7



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