LEMON BLOG

After a few months of uncertainty, inDrive has officially been cleared to continue operating in Malaysia. The approval comes from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) following the completion of a mandatory three-month licensing review, a process that placed the e-hailing company under close regulatory scrutiny.

As the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme draws to a close, many Malaysians are understandably asking what comes next. Over the past year, the federal government has rolled out a range of financial aid and subsidy initiatives designed to ease rising living costs while helping the country navigate a broader economic transition.

Malaysia is preparing to introduce a new version of its national identity card, but despite the buzz, there's no need for citizens to panic or rush to replace their current MyKad. The government has confirmed that the transition will be carried out in stages, giving both agencies and the public time to adapt.

Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a stark reminder to motorists: unpaid traffic summonses are no longer just a legal inconvenience. Those who continue to ignore them may soon find themselves unable to renew their driving licence or road tax, which in turn makes them ineligible for the BUDI95 petrol subsidy. Because the programme requires motorists to hold a valid licence, any form of blacklisting immediately cuts off access.

E-invoicing was supposed to be a major step toward modernizing Malaysia's tax ecosystem. Instead, the frequent changes in thresholds, timelines, and exemptions have left many business owners confused, frustrated, and unsure of how to move forward. While the government insists these adjustments are meant to ease the burden on smaller enterprises, the lack of stable guidelines has created uncertainty across multiple industries.