Setting up a company in Malaysia as a foreigner: the 2026 steps, costs and rules
How a foreigner sets up a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia in 2026: the SSM steps and fees, the resident director and secretary rules, ESD capital and sector limits.
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Business & Franchises
JAKIM halal certification in Malaysia: steps, fees and timeline in 2026
How the Malaysia Halal Certificate works in 2026: who issues it, staff rules, MYeHALAL steps and official fees from RM100 a year, checked against JAKIM's own manual.
Halal franchises in Malaysia 2026, ranked by what it really costs to open one
11 halal-compatible franchises that publish their entry cost, from RM85,000 for a maths centre to RM1 million for a Marrybrown, with fees and JAKIM status checked.
Pharmacy franchise in Malaysia 2026: Watsons, Guardian, BIG, Caring and Alpro, checked
Watsons, Guardian and BIG Pharmacy do not sell franchises. Of the large chains we checked, only Alpro publishes a franchise offer, and it does not publish a price. Here is what each brand really offers, what the law requires, and what is still missing.
How to open a private specialist clinic in Malaysia (2026): CKAPS requirements, steps and fees
Who can hold the registration, what CKAPS checks, the official fees and the published timeline, from Borang A to Borang B. Every rule links to the Ministry of Health, the Medical Council or the law, with its date.