IRB’s E-Invoice Review Uncovers RM3.5 Billion In Previously Unreported Income As Malaysia Tightens Tax Compliance

Kuala Lumpur, 27 April 2026 – Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board has uncovered RM3.5 billion in previously unreported income through its review of e-Invoice data, marking a significant development in the country’s effort to strengthen tax compliance, widen the revenue base and improve transparency in business transactions.

The finding shows how Malaysia’s digital tax infrastructure is beginning to reshape enforcement. The IRB said it has been issuing reminder notices and encouraging taxpayers to voluntarily correct non-compliance or errors in their tax information.