- Malaysia’s Royal Malaysian Customs Department issued Public Ruling No. 1/2026, effective 31 March 2026, mandating specific exchange rate sources for sales and service tax invoices in foreign currencies.
- Approved exchange rate sources include Bank Negara Malaysia, commercial banks, certain international news agencies, and foreign central banks.
- Businesses must use their chosen exchange rate source consistently for at least one year and obtain approval for any unlisted sources.
- Noncompliance can result in invalid invoices and potential seizure of goods.
- The ruling aims to standardize foreign currency conversions for tax reporting and clarifies requirements for both service and sales tax invoices.
Source: regfollower.com
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