FINANCE Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has called on Malaysian taxpayers to adopt e-invoicing early and not wait until deadlines approach, as the country accelerates its shift toward a fully digital tax ecosystem.
Speaking at the launch of the National-Level Mega e-Invois Roadshow Series 2/2025 on Tuesday, Amir Hamzah stressed the importance of proactive preparation in ensuring a seamless transition, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
“The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) is always ready to engage if there are challenges or issues that require further discussion,” he said, while encouraging trade associations, professional bodies, and industry players to contribute constructive feedback to strengthen the system’s implementation.
The roadshow forms part of the government’s continuing outreach efforts to raise awareness and understanding of e-invoicing, especially ahead of two newly introduced phases in the mandatory rollout.
Phase Four will cover businesses with annual sales between RM1 million and RM5 million starting 1 January 2026, while Phase Five—set to begin 1 July 2026—will apply to businesses with sales of up to RM1 million.
In a move to ease the transition for smaller players, the exemption threshold has also been raised from RM150,000 to RM500,000 in annual sales, benefiting more micro and small businesses.
“Awareness and education initiatives conducted by IRB should be fully leveraged, especially by MSMEs,” Amir Hamzah added, noting the government’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable tax reform.
To date, over 102,800 taxpayers have adopted e-invoicing, generating more than 563 million e-invoices—a figure the minister described as a strong indicator of momentum towards the national digital tax transformation. - September 23, 2025
