The FAQ is available through the official MDEC Malaysia PINT page. MDEC hosts the “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Malaysia PINT Specifications” under the National e‑Invoicing section.
Key FAQ Points — MDEC Malaysia PINT Specifications
1. What is PINT?
PINT (Peppol International Invoice) is the global specification for interoperable electronic invoicing across the Peppol network.
It is built on Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 and complies with international standard EN 16931 for e‑invoicing.
2. What is PINT-MY (Malaysia PINT)?
PINT has been localized for Malaysia to meet Malaysian business practices and tax rules (SST rather than VAT).
This localized version is known as PINT-MY and enables Malaysian businesses to exchange e‑invoices seamlessly across the Peppol network.
3. What is Malaysia Peppol ID?
A unique identifier that allows Malaysian organisations to send and receive e‑invoices via the Peppol network.
Businesses must use an accredited Peppol Service Provider to register and operate with this ID.
4. When will interoperable e‑invoicing be available?
MDEC aims to have the interoperable Peppol-based framework in place by early 2024, with technical guidelines tailored to Malaysia issued earlier.
5. What is an interoperable e‑invoicing framework?
It standardizes message formats to allow e‑invoices to move between different ERP/accounting systems without direct integration—similar to how credit card networks interoperate across banks.
6. Which framework will Malaysia use?
Malaysia adopts the Peppol e‑invoicing framework, chosen for:
- Global maturity
- Strong governance
- Proven interoperability
7. What is Peppol?
A set of technical specifications enabling seamless exchange of business documents across systems and countries.
It is not a portal or service provider, but an interoperability framework.
8. Who is the Peppol Authority in Malaysia?
MDEC serves as Malaysia’s official Peppol Authority, responsible for:
- Localizing Peppol standards
- Accrediting service providers
- Managing nationwide implementation
9. What are the roles of MDEC vs. LHDNM (IRBM)?
- MDEC: Leads interoperable B2B e‑invoicing using Peppol.
- LHDNM: Leads tax compliance e‑invoicing submitted via MyInvois.
Both collaborate closely but operate separate layers of the system.
10. Is e‑invoicing mandatory for all businesses?
Yes, in phases:
- Mandatory for businesses ≥ RM100M turnover starting 1 Aug 2024
- Mandatory for all businesses from 1 July 2025
(As per MDEC’s reference to LHDNM’s published mandate.)
11. Do businesses need to replace their current ERP/accounting system?
No.
The standardization happens at the service provider level.
Your existing software can be updated to support Peppol—check with your provider.
- See also
- Join the Linkedin Group on Global E-Invoicing/E-Reporting/SAF-T Developments, click HERE
- Join the LinkedIn Group on ”VAT in the Digital Age” (VIDA), click HERE
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