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28 July 2020
Revised Requirements on Mandatory CPE hours for Online Training for the renewal of Practising Certificate for Company Secretaries
Please be informed that Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) has made an announcement on the revised Requirements on Mandatory CPE hours for Online Training for the renewal of Practising Certificate for Company Secretaries. SSM has increased the CPE hours for online training from a maximum of 4 to 10 CPE points subject to stated conditions. This SSM revision is valid only until 14 March 2021.
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7 July 2020
MACS Secretarial Practice Guide (MSPG-2) Meetings of Members of Private Companies
The MACS Secretarial Practice Guide Series is part of the Association’s continuous efforts to contribute to the professional development of our members and serves to upgrade the quality of their professional practice as company secretaries.
This Practice Guide provides the practical guidance on the conduct of meetings of members of private companies and also includes a section on members’ written resolutions under the companies Act, 2016
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1 June 2020
Maklum balas berkenaan isu Dialog DESIRE bil. 1/2020 diantara Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDNM) dengan Badan Profesional.
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13 April 2020
In accordance with the extension date of the Movement Control Order by the Government, the MACS Secretariat will remain closed until the 28th April 2020.
In case of urgent matters, please email to macs@macs.org.my
The MACS Secretariat will resume and operate as usual from 29th April 2020.

13 April 2020
SSM Announcement - Seven Initiatives to Reduce Corporate Sector Load During Movement Control (CPP)
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2 April 2020
NOTIFICATION OF POSTPONEMENT OF MACS PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS FOR JUNE 2020
In view of the Covid-19 pandemic and the extended Movement Control Order (MCO) by the Government, we wish to inform that the June MACS Professional Examinations which is scheduled to be held on 15th to 19th June 2020 will be postponed until further notice.

We shall be monitoring the situation closely and the MACS Professional Examinations will only resume when it is appropriate to do so. Students will be informed accordingly in due course.

Please contact the MACS Secretariat at macs@macs.org.my for any clarifications.

2 April 2020
ANNOUNCEMENT BY SSM - ACTIVATION OF MyCoID PORTAL
Please be informed that Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) has announced on 2 April 2020 the re-activation of the MyCoID Portal, which will operate 24 hours a day through access to  https://mycoid2016.ssm.com.my

The transactions can be performed through this MyCoID Portal as follows:
1. User Registration;
2. Search and Name Application;
3. Incorporation of Company (Inc);
4. Appointment of the First Secretary (AFC);
5. Surrender to the Constitution (Loc);
6. Change of the Registered Address (CRA);
7. Change of Officer Information (CPO);
8. Return of Allotment of Shares (RoA);
9. Member Registration (ROM); and
10. Reassignment of Company Secretary (RAC)

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28 March 2020
Announcement by SSM - Extension of Time for Renewal of Practising Certificate for Secretaries under Section 241 of the Companies Act 2016
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia ( SSM ) has made an announcement on Extension of Time for the Renewal of Practising Certificates to Act as a Secretary under Section 241 of the Companies Act 2016.
Further information the notice can be viewed at this link https://www.ssm.com.my/Lists/Announcement/AnnouncementDetails.aspx?ID=153

28 March 2020
Announcement by Customs – FAQs No. 2/2020 Relating to the Movement Control Order
Royal Malaysian Customs Department ( Customs ) has, on 26 March 2020, issued the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) No. 2/2020 in relation to the extension of the Movement Control Order implemented by the Government.
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28 March 2020
Announcement by Customs – Operation and Services during the Extension of the Movement Control Order
Royal Malaysian Customs Department (Customs), has on 25 March 2020, issued a circular in relation to the period for the submission of any return and payment due by 31 March 2020 be extended to 30 April 2020, in line with the announcement made by the Prime Minister on the extension of the Movement Control Order to 14 April 2020.
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28 March 2020
Announcement by Customs - Circular on Import Duty and Sales Tax Exemption
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department ( Customs ) has on 24 March 2020, issued a circular on Import Duty and Sales Tax Exemption for Medical, Laboratories, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Consumables for handling COVID-19 donated to the Health Ministry.
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28 March 2020
Movement Control Order Extended Until 14 April 2020 - Closure of MACS Secretariat.
In accordance with the extension date of the Movement Control Order by the Government, the MACS Secretariat will remain closed until 14 April 2020. In case of urgent matters, please email to macs@macs.org.my
The MACS Secretariat will resume and operate as usual from 15 April 2020.

18 March 2020
In accordance with the Movement Control Order issued by the Government, the MACS Secretariat will be closed from 18th - 31st March 2020. In case of urgent matters, please email macs@macs.org.my

9 January 2020
Minutes of dialogue between IRBM and Associations of Accountants and Tax Practitioners held on 09.01.2020
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19 November 2019
Joint Memorandum on Issues Arising from 2020 Budget Speech & Finance Bill 2019 dated 19.11.2019
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18 December 2019
Memorandum on Issues Arising from Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment) Bill 2019 dated 18.12.2019
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7 August 2019
Minutes of meeting of Customs-Private Sector Consultative Panel No. 1/2019 (2 August 2019) (MINIT MPPKS BIL1.2019.pdf).
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Dialog Isu-Isu Bajet 2019 dan Rang Undang-undang Kewangan 2018 di antara Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDNM) dengan Persatuan Perakaunan dan Pengamal Percukaian.
Dialog 180119 dan Jawapan >
Dialog 19122018 dan Jawapan >
Dialog 30112018_dan Jawapan >
Minit Dialog CTIM 2019 >

Member circular no.: MC/01/2019/01
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Media Release of LHDNM 30 January 2019 on the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme.
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Media Release LHDNM dated 6 November 2017 - Syndicate cheating the public by issuing emails using the name of the Chief Executive Officer and Board Members of IRBM.
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Media Release LHDNM dated 29 September 2017 – Tax Treatment of Digital Advertising
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Media Release LHDNM dated 28 September 2017 – Tax in Arrears: Companies and Individuals Declared Bankruptcy
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Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
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View documentation : FAQ on Audit Exemption >

Application for Certificate of Practice (COP) & Rules and Regulations of COP
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Chubb Professional Indemnity Insurance Proposal Form & Process Flow
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MAICSA Annual Conference 2017
Theme : Companies Act 2016 - A Paradigm Shift
Date : Tuesday & Wednesday, 12 & 13 September 2017
Venue : Connexion Conference & Event Centre @ Nexus, Bangsar South City, Kuala Lumpur
Special Appearance : YBhg. Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman, AirAsia X Berhad
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