Programmes
Malaysia Digital (MD) Status
Type:
Tax Incentive + Benefits
Agency:
MDEC
Target Group:
SME
Description:
Tax incentives, grants, and ecosystem support for digital companies, including income tax exemption of up to 100% for up to 10 years.
Sector:
Digital / ICT / Technology
Eligibility:
SMEs, Mid‑Tier, Large companies
Amount / Benefit:
Up to 100% income tax exemption for up to 10 years
How to Apply:
Apply via the MDEC portal.
BioNexus Status
Type:
Tax Incentive
Agency:
MIDA / Bioeconomy Corporation
Target Group:
SME
Description:
Tax incentives for biotech companies, including Pioneer Status, Investment Tax Allowance (ITA), and import duty exemptions.
Sector:
Biotechnology
Eligibility:
SMEs, Mid‑Tier, Large companies
Amount / Benefit:
Pioneer Status (100% tax exemption up to 10 years) or ITA (100% qualifying capital expenditure)
How to Apply:
Apply through the Bioeconomy Corporation or MIDA.
Johor–Singapore SEZ Incentives
Type:
Tax Incentive + Benefits
Agency:
MIDA / JS‑SEZ Authority
Target Group:
SME
Description:
Preferential tax regimes, simplified procedures, and sector‑specific benefits for companies operating within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone.
Sector:
Manufacturing, Services, Digital
Eligibility:
SMEs, Mid‑Tier, Large companies
Amount / Benefit:
Varies by sector and investment profile
How to Apply:
Apply through the JS‑SEZ Authority or MIDA.
Halal Industry Development Incentives
Type:
Tax Incentive + Grant
Agency:
JAKIM / HDC / MIDA
Target Group:
SME
Description:
Tax incentives and grants for halal‑certified companies, including Pioneer Status, Investment Tax Allowance (ITA), and halal park incentives.
Sector:
Halal products / F&B
Eligibility:
SMEs, Mid‑Tier, Large companies
Amount / Benefit:
Pioneer Status or ITA, plus halal park benefits
How to Apply:
Apply through HDC or MIDA.
NCER Incentives
Type:
Tax Incentive
Agency:
NCIA
Target Group:
SME
Description:
Special investment incentives for companies investing in the Northern Corridor Economic Region (Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak).
Sector:
Manufacturing, Services, Agriculture, Tourism
Eligibility:
SMEs, Mid‑Tier, Large companies
Amount / Benefit:
Varies; enhanced Pioneer Status or ITA rates
How to Apply:
Apply through NCIA or MIDA.