{"id":26150,"date":"2025-10-22T09:06:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T01:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/?p=26150"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:18:46","slug":"malaysia-budget-2026-driving-growth-ai-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/malaysia-budget-2026-driving-growth-ai-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia Budget 2026 Highlights: Driving Growth and Leading the AI Nation Vision by 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26150\" class=\"elementor elementor-26150\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de2409e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de2409e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc6090c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bc6090c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e26565 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e26565\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Malaysia Budget 2026 Highlights: Driving Growth and Leading the AI Nation Vision by 2030<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30022d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"30022d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbc3014 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dbc3014\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a0330b e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a0330b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c8de5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c8de5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia Budget 2026, tabled on 10 October 2025 by YAB Dato&#8217; Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, is the first under the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13th Malaysia Plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/belanjawan.mof.gov.my\/pdf\/belanjawan2026\/ucapan\/bs26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fourth MADANI Budget<\/a>, themed &#8220;The Rakyat&#8217;s Budget.&#8221; The Prime Minister emphasized that Budget 2026 is more than a ledger of allocations; it is a commitment to fiscal resilience, inclusive growth, and institutional reform under Ekonomi MADANI, charting a path toward long-term sustainability and digital transformation for Malaysia.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a record RM470 billion in total public expenditure, up from RM452 billion in 2025, this MADANI Budget introduces transformative initiatives ranging from AI training tax deductions to mandatory e-invoicing implementation, positioning Malaysia as a competitive player in the digital economy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc45992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bc45992\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26266\" alt=\"Malaysia Budget 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia.webp 348w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-300x125.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e5525 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5e5525\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways: Malaysia Budget 2026 at a Glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5444f21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5444f21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM470 billion total budget allocation, the highest in Malaysian history<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% tax deduction for SME AI and cybersecurity training certified by MyMahir National AI Council<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM30 billion in government-backed SME loans through SJPP Guarantees<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-invoicing mandatory implementation by 2026 for all businesses<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM5.9 billion investment in AI Nation 2030 R&amp;D and commercialization projects<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon tax introduction in 2026 targeting iron, steel, and energy sectors<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM2 billion Sovereign AI Cloud infrastructure by MCMC to accelerate digital transformation<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiscal deficit projected to narrow to 3.5% of GDP, demonstrating fiscal discipline<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d710690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d710690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does Malaysia Budget 2026 Support SME Growth and Competitiveness?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-786be0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"786be0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia Budget 2026 for SMEs and startups focuses on innovation and competitiveness, recognizing that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are central drivers of economic growth. With RM470 billion in total public expenditure, the government has allocated substantial resources to empower SMEs through equity financing, digitalisation grants, and Malaysia SME incentives 2026.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The budget introduces three major funding mechanisms designed to support businesses at different stages of growth. The Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF) provides RM200 million to support SMEs and mid-tier companies through equity financing, enabling businesses to scale operations and access capital markets. The NIMP Industry Development Fund allocates RM180 million specifically for high-impact sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and digital industries, aligning with Malaysia&#8217;s ambition to become a regional technology hub. Additionally, the SJPP Guarantees program offers RM30 billion in government-backed SME loans, with expanded coverage for micro-entrepreneurs who often face challenges accessing traditional financing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These initiatives position SMEs as central drivers of growth, leveraging SME digitalisation grants and Malaysia SME incentives 2026 to accelerate business transformation. The Bank Negara Fund for SMEs has also shifted from primarily providing loans to offering guarantee-based support, targeting underserved segments and businesses involved in high-impact activities such as digitalisation, automation, innovation, and the green transition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96d3f36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96d3f36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the New Tax Incentives and Updates in Malaysia Budget 2026?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06a9699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06a9699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia Budget 2026 tax updates for businesses introduce a range of incentives designed to promote digital transformation, upskilling, and sustainable business practices. Fiscal discipline remains a cornerstone of the MADANI Budget, with the deficit projected to narrow to 3.5% of GDP in 2026, supported by enhanced revenue collection and targeted reforms under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (FRA).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most significant tax incentives is the 50% additional tax deduction for SMEs on AI and cybersecurity training programs. This deduction applies to training certified by the MyMahir National AI Council for Industry (NAICI), which is jointly led by Talentcorp and MyDigital. This initiative directly supports the government&#8217;s AI training Malaysia objectives and encourages businesses to invest in workforce upskilling and reskilling programmes, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills needed for an AI-driven economy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The budget also introduces a new Outcome-Based Incentive Framework for SMEs, offering targeted tax incentives for businesses that adopt automation, digitalisation, and sustainability practices. This framework rewards measurable business improvements and aligns with fiscal policy reform goals under Ekonomi MADANI. Additionally, businesses investing in green technology can benefit from the Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA), which has been extended to certified green technology adopters.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tax measures are complemented by the government&#8217;s commitment to full e-Invoicing implementation by 2026, which will enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance across all business sectors. Direct tax collection in 2026 is projected to increase by 5.8% to RM187.4 billion, reflecting stronger enforcement and improved tax administration by agencies such as MACC, PDRM, JKDM, and MyCC.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f41dcfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f41dcfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">E-Invoicing Malaysia 2026: What Businesses Need to Know?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e02a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e02a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-invoicing implementation is one of the most critical compliance requirements introduced in Malaysia Budget 2026. Starting in 2026, all businesses in Malaysia will be required to implement e-invoicing as part of the government&#8217;s broader digital transformation and tax administration modernization efforts. This mandatory initiative aims to improve transparency, reduce tax evasion, and streamline business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) transactions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-030f3e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"030f3e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is e-Invoicing?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f55197f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f55197f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-invoicing is a digital system where invoices are issued, transmitted, and received in a structured electronic format that can be automatically processed by accounting systems. Unlike PDF invoices sent via email, e-invoices are machine-readable and must be validated by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) in real-time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaff1c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eaff1c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Must Comply?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60362b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60362b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The e-invoicing mandate applies to all businesses operating in Malaysia, regardless of size or sector. This includes sole proprietors, partnerships, SMEs, and large corporations. The phased rollout began in 2024 with large taxpayers, and by 2026, full implementation will be mandatory for all remaining businesses.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d0ba7f e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d0ba7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-995c742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"995c742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-01.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26267\" alt=\"Malaysia Budget Highlights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-01.webp 1024w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-01-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-01-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-01-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b762917 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b762917\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c45f43e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c45f43e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Deadlines and Implementation Timeline:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85c6dbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85c6dbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024-2025: Large taxpayers and selected sectors (phased implementation)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026: Full mandatory implementation for all businesses<\/span><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penalties: Non-compliance may result in fines and tax audits<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-625f04f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"625f04f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Prepare for E-Invoicing?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83f1445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83f1445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrade your accounting software to support e-invoicing integration with LHDN&#8217;s MyInvois system<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train your finance and accounting teams on e-invoicing procedures and compliance requirements<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct a compliance audit to ensure your invoicing processes meet the technical specifications<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register with MyInvois and complete the necessary onboarding steps with LHDN.<\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses using modern cloud accounting solutions like N3 AI Accounting (formerly QNE AI Cloud Accounting) will benefit from seamless e-invoicing integration, ensuring compliance without disrupting daily operations. For more information on e-invoicing requirements, visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hasil.gov.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) official website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-788bd8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"788bd8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is AI Nation 2030 and How Does It Transform Malaysia's Economy?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a29d83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a29d83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI Nation 2030 is Malaysia&#8217;s strategic initiative to establish artificial intelligence as a national priority by 2030. The government is investing RM5.9 billion in cross-ministerial R&amp;D and Commercialisation &amp; Innovation (C&amp;I) projects, offering 50% tax deductions for AI training certified by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), and building a RM2 billion Sovereign AI Cloud to accelerate digital transformation for businesses and government agencies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia is on track to achieve AI Nation 2030, with the upcoming National AI Action Plan 2026\u20132030 currently being developed by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO). This comprehensive plan will focus on AI governance, societal impact, and industrial adoption, building on the Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE) framework launched in 2024.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo highlighted the government&#8217;s commitment to this vision, stating: &#8220;What we want to do is to make sure Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim&#8217;s vision of creating an AI nation by the year 2030 is realised. You have to look at specific sectors; the key areas of course are government, society and the industries as well.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aed8839 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aed8839\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Malaysia-Budget-02.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26268\" alt=\"Malaysia Budget 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Malaysia-Budget-02.webp 1280w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Malaysia-Budget-02-300x146.webp 300w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Malaysia-Budget-02-1024x500.webp 1024w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Malaysia-Budget-02-768x375.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a637757 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a637757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key AI Nation 2030 Initiatives:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07dad81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07dad81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #082d6b;\"><strong>Infrastructure and Talent Development:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM5.9 billion allocated for cross-ministerial R&amp;D and Commercialisation &amp; Innovation (C&amp;I) projects<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) to coordinate AI governance and policy<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch of the first Faculty of AI at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to develop local AI talent<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM20 million dedicated to developing high-skilled AI talent through specialized training programs<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% additional tax deduction for SMEs on AI and cybersecurity training certified by NAIO and MyMahir National Council for Industry (NAICI)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><span style=\"color: #082d6b;\">Digital Infrastructure:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM2 billion Sovereign AI Cloud by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to accelerate data infrastructure and AI adoption<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant (RM53 million) for businesses adopting AI, blockchain, and quantum computing technologies<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plans for a National Data Commission and National Data Bank to enhance data governance and accessibility<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Sector Partnerships: These government initiatives are further strengthened by private-sector partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, Google, and AWS. Microsoft, for example, is training 800,000 Malaysians through its AI for Malaysia&#8217;s Future program and establishing the Microsoft National AI Innovation Center. These collaborations position Malaysia as a regional AI hub and create a robust ecosystem for data governance, trusted digital infrastructure, and SME digitalisation, accelerating the country&#8217;s journey to AI-driven growth by 2030.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on AI Nation 2030 initiatives, visit the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.gov.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a05fda1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a05fda1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does Malaysia Budget 2026 Empower Malaysians and Strengthen Livelihoods?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8acf5a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8acf5a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia Budget 2026 for households and communities demonstrates the government&#8217;s commitment to inclusive growth and ensuring that the benefits of economic progress reach all Malaysians. The budget includes expanded social assistance programs, targeted subsidies, and substantial investments in technical and vocational education and training (TVET).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programs have been expanded to provide direct cash assistance to low- and middle-income households, helping families cope with the rising cost of living. Targeted subsidies for essentials such as food, fuel, and energy are expected to save Malaysians approximately RM15.5 billion annually, ensuring that vulnerable communities are protected while the government continues its subsidy rationalization efforts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major highlight is the allocation of RM7.9 billion for TVET programs, which will equip over 3 million Malaysians with skills in high-demand areas including artificial intelligence, electric vehicle (EV) technology, and digital industries. This investment in human capital development ensures that Malaysians are prepared for the jobs of the future and can participate meaningfully in the digital economy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prime Minister Anwar stated: &#8220;After daring to go where others dared not, it is now time to return the fruits of the nation to the rakyat.&#8221; This sentiment underscores the government&#8217;s focus on ensuring that economic growth translates into tangible improvements in the quality of life for all Malaysians.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ce6abb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ce6abb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Green and Sustainability Initiatives in Malaysia Budget 2026?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c1c81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49c1c81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia Budget highlights accelerate green growth through the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and Green Technology Financing Scheme 5.0 (GTFS 5.0) initiatives, positioning Malaysia as a leader in sustainable development and environmental responsibility.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government has allocated RM1 billion to the GTFS 5.0 program, which provides up to 80% government guarantees for green projects, making it easier for businesses to access financing for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technology investments. This initiative supports the transition to a low-carbon economy and encourages private sector participation in green innovation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A landmark policy introduced in this budget is the Carbon Tax, which will be implemented in 2026 targeting high-emission sectors including iron, steel, and energy. This tax is designed to incentivize businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and invest in cleaner technologies, aligning Malaysia with global climate commitments and the Paris Agreement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) has been extended to certified green technology adopters, providing tax relief for businesses that invest in environmentally sustainable practices. Additionally, renewable energy projects under the Large Scale Solar 6 (LSS 6) program will add nearly 2GW of solar power capacity, supported by RM6 billion in private investment. These efforts complement AI Nation 2030 by promoting digitalisation and green innovation together, creating a synergistic approach to economic transformation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on Malaysia&#8217;s green initiatives, visit the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nre.gov.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ed2bd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ed2bd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Can Accounting Software Help Your Business Leverage Malaysia Budget 2026 Benefits?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b370384 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b370384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Malaysia embraces an AI-driven digital economy under the MADANI Budget and AI Nation 2030 vision, businesses need modern tools to navigate new compliance requirements, maximize tax incentives, and drive operational efficiency. <\/span><span style=\"color: #00a1d8;\"><b>N3 AI Accounting (formerly Q<\/b><\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/qca-for-accountants\/\">NE AI Cloud Accounting)<\/a>\u00a0is designed to help businesses and SMEs adopt automation, AI solutions, and ensure compliance with Malaysia Budget 2026 requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3abf7 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f3abf7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-694943f elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"694943f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26276\" alt=\"Malaysia Budget 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Smart Automation for SMEs<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">AI-assisted workflows automate invoicing, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting, reducing manual workload and minimizing errors. By leveraging SME digitalisation grants and business tax deductions available under Budget 2026, businesses can invest in automation tools that deliver immediate productivity gains and long-term cost savings.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9060f3 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"f9060f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26275\" alt=\"Malaysia Budget 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04.webp 1024w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-04-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Real-Time Financial Insights<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">AI-powered analytics provide real-time visibility into cash flow, profitability, and financial performance, supporting data-driven decision-making. This capability is essential for businesses navigating the complexities of fiscal policy reform and seeking to improve fiscal transparency and efficiency in line with Ekonomi MADANI principles.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c5ae2 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"53c5ae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-05.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26274\" alt=\"Malaysia Budget 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-05.webp 1024w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-05-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-05-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-05-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Compliance and Tax Efficiency<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">QNE ensures businesses align with e-Invoicing Malaysia 2026 requirements, seamlessly integrating with LHDN's MyInvois system for real-time invoice validation. The platform also helps businesses track and claim the 50% AI training tax deduction and other new SME incentives, ensuring maximum tax efficiency and compliance with evolving regulations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d86ec56 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"d86ec56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-06.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26273\" alt=\"Malaysia Budget 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-06.webp 1024w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-06-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-06-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/qne.cloud\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/Budget-Malaysia-06-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Partnering for an AI-Ready Future<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">QNE supports the AI Nation 2030 vision by helping businesses integrate AI and digital tools into their financial operations, enabling sustainable growth and competitive advantage in Malaysia's digital economy. With cloud-based accessibility, automated workflows, and intelligent insights, QNE empowers SMEs to thrive in an increasingly complex and technology-driven business environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8115df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8115df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea6daf elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"7ea6daf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1320\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1320\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Who presented Malaysia Budget 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1320\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2540be3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2540be3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b59e939 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b59e939\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia Budget 2026 was presented by <\/span><b>YAB Dato\u2019 Seri Anwar Ibrahim<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>Prime Minister and Minister of Finance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on <\/span><b>10 October 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the <\/span><b>Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It marks the <\/span><b>first budget under the 13th Malaysia Plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>fourth under the MADANI framework<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1321\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1321\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the key highlights of Malaysia Budget 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1321\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed463cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed463cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58757c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58757c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the key highlights include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A record <\/span><b>RM470 billion total spending<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the largest in Malaysia\u2019s history<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>50% tax deduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for AI and cybersecurity training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RM30 billion in SME loan guarantees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under SJPP<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RM5.9 billion for AI Nation 2030 projects<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mandatory e-invoicing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by 2026<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduction of carbon tax<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green investment incentives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>inclusive subsidies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ekonomi MADANI<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, it focuses on <\/span><b>digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusive growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1322\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1322\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does Malaysia Budget 2026 support SMEs and startups? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1322\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d301c23 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d301c23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6ee7a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6ee7a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget 2026 gives SMEs a big boost through financing and digitalisation programs such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RM30 billion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in government-backed SME loans via SJPP<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RM200 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RM180 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the NIMP Industry Development Fund for AI and digital sectors<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>50% tax deduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for certified AI training<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These initiatives make it easier for SMEs to innovate, digitalize, and compete globally.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1323\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1323\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the new tax incentives under Malaysia Budget 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1323\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4795f28 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4795f28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48eacf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48eacf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several new incentives you should know:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>50% extra tax deduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for SMEs on AI and cybersecurity training certified by the <\/span><b>MyMahir National AI Council<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outcome-Based Incentive Framework<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that rewards businesses adopting digitalisation and automation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for companies using sustainable or green technologies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These measures are designed to encourage innovation, upskilling, and environmental responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1324\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1324\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When will e-invoicing be mandatory in Malaysia? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1324\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-442aea0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"442aea0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c357cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c357cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2403\"><b>E-invoicing becomes mandatory for all businesses by 2026. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s being rolled out in phases, starting with large taxpayers in <\/span><b>2024\u20132025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and full compliance by <\/span><b>2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses that don\u2019t comply may face <\/span><b>penalties or audits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it\u2019s best to get ready early.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1325\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1325\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the carbon tax mentioned in Malaysia Budget 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1325\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ed6478 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ed6478\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d01125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d01125\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>carbon tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will start in <\/span><b>2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, targeting high-emission sectors such as <\/span><b>iron, steel, and energy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its goal is to <\/span><b>reduce carbon emissions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>encourage businesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to shift toward cleaner and more sustainable technologies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1326\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1326\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the MADANI Budget? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1326\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a091264 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a091264\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e7235a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e7235a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>MADANI Budget<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aligns with Malaysia\u2019s <\/span><b>Ekonomi MADANI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> framework \u2014 focusing on <\/span><b>fiscal resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Budget 2026 is the <\/span><b>fourth MADANI Budget<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emphasizing digital growth and people-centered development.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1327\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1327\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can I apply for SME digitalisation grants? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1327\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1f65a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1f65a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd2a8e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd2a8e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses can apply for <\/span><b>SME digitalisation grants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through <\/span><b>participating banks and agencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><b>SME Corp Malaysia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also explore programs like the <\/span><b>Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant (RM53 million allocation)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that help SMEs adopt AI, automation, and digital tools.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1328\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1328\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the MyMahir National AI Council? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1328\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef05766 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef05766\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f7bc45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f7bc45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>MyMahir National AI Council (NAICI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, led by <\/span><b>TalentCorp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>MyDigital<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, certifies AI and cybersecurity training programs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SMEs that take part in these certified programs can claim <\/span><b>a 50% additional tax deduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under Budget 2026.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1329\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1329\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Who can claim the 50% AI training tax deduction? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1329\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e8ffef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e8ffef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34e9645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34e9645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>SMEs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that enroll employees in <\/span><b>AI or cybersecurity training certified by NAICI and NAIO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are eligible for this <\/span><b>50% additional tax deduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s a great way to upskill your workforce and reduce taxable income at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-13210\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-13210\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What\u2019s the difference between CoSIF and NIMP funds? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-13210\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5113029 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5113029\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8366938 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8366938\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CoSIF (Strategic Co-Investment Fund)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers <\/span><b>RM200 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in equity financing for SMEs and mid-tier companies.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NIMP Industry Development Fund<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allocates <\/span><b>RM180 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specifically for <\/span><b>AI, semiconductor, and digital industries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both are designed to support business growth, but they target different types of funding needs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-13211\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-13211\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does Budget 2026 support green technology? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-13211\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00d8ba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a00d8ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72129f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72129f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget 2026 supports the green agenda through:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RM1 billion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the <\/span><b>Green Technology Financing Scheme 5.0 (GTFS 5.0)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Up to 80% government guarantees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for green projects<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Extended GITA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tax allowance for certified adopters<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>LSS 6 solar initiative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adding 2GW renewable energy capacity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These programs encourage companies to go green while remaining competitive.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-13212\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-13212\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the Sovereign AI Cloud? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-13212\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3580c35 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3580c35\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-169d759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"169d759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Sovereign AI Cloud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, worth <\/span><b>RM2 billion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a major infrastructure project led by <\/span><b>MCMC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It aims to boost <\/span><b>data infrastructure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, speed up <\/span><b>AI adoption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and support <\/span><b>digital transformation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for both government and private sectors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-13213\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-13213\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much funding is allocated for education in 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-13213\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf71c2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1cf71c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8523a27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8523a27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ministry of Education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> receives <\/span><b>RM66.2 billion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Budget 2026 \u2014 the largest share among all ministries. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This reflects the government\u2019s focus on <\/span><b>education, skills development, and workforce readiness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-13214\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-13214\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can QNE help my business align with Malaysia\u2019s AI Nation Vision? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-13214\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4bac44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f4bac44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ad94d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9ad94d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>N3 AI Accounting (formerly QNE AI Cloud Accounting)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0helps businesses:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate daily accounting tasks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay compliant with <\/span><b>e-invoicing regulations<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track and claim <\/span><b>AI training tax deductions<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain <\/span><b>real-time financial insights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through AI-powered analytics<br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With QNE, you can easily align your operations with <\/span><b>Malaysia\u2019s AI Nation 2030 vision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stay ahead in the digital economy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who presented Malaysia Budget 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Malaysia Budget 2026 was presented by YAB Dato\\u2019 Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, on 10 October 2025 at the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur. 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