Small Traders Relieved After Govt Postponed E-Invoice Implementation
Micro-enterprises in Malaysia will be permanently exempted from mandatory e-invoicing, while small and medium enterprises (SMEs) earning below RM5 million annually will have their e-invoicing deadline extended to Jan 1, 2026, in a move welcomed by the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA).
The Government has also temporarily waived LPG permit requirements for small food and beverage traders, easing the regulatory load on street-level operators and hawkers.
Datuk William Ng, National President of SAMENTA
'These exemptions are not only timely but also reflect an understanding of the real challenges faced by small businesses on the ground,' said Datuk William Ng, National President of SAMENTA.
The e-invoicing exemption applies to businesses earning below RM500,000 a year, many of which operate without digital infrastructure. SAMENTA had earlier raised concerns that mandatory compliance could push small traders to shut down or turn to informal operations.
The association also noted that the LPG permit waiver, although minor on paper, has 'significant implications for business continuity and the cost of living.'
SAMENTA credited the Government's response with averting what could have escalated into a 'national micro-business crisis.' Related
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