Section J · Information and communication/Activity (5-digit)
63910

News syndicate and news agency activities furnishing news, pictures and features to the media (e.g. Bernama)

This activity involves the operation of news syndicates and news agencies that provide news articles, photographs, and feature stories to various media outlets. These organizations gather, produce, and distribute news content for newspapers, television, radio, and online platforms.

Open to foreigners

Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.

Foreign equity
100%
Fully open
Capital floor
None
Standard Sdn Bhd RM 1
Key licences
1
1 conditional
Setup timeline
8–12 wk
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 63910 pre-filled
What you'll need to apply for

Licences & permits

Licences & permits

Specific to this activity
Conditional
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6

Have Emerhub file every licence above for you

We'll prepare the forms, liaise with each agency and track approvals — bundled with Sdn Bhd setup. Agency fees are paid to the issuing authority; our service fee is quoted separately.

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Source: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.

Laws of Malaysia

Governing legislation

Federal Acts that regulate this activity

Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.

For SSM registration

Activity details

Includes

news syndicate and news agency activities furnishing news, pictures and features to the media (e.g. BERNAMA)

Excludes

activities of independent and photojournalists, see 74200. activities of independent journalists, see 90005. activities of libraries and archives, see 9101

SST & Withholding Tax

SST 8%

Digital Service (Group I — IT Services): Subject to 8% Service Tax.

e-Invoice Required

Risk Level

Low Risk

Capital Allowance: Eligible for Accelerated Capital Allowance on ICT Equipment (40% Initial / 20% Annual).

Government Grants

MDEC Eligible

Eligible for MDEC Digital Status (MSC Malaysia). Apply via mdec.my.

e-Invoicing (MyInvois)

MSIC code 63910 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.

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