90005
Activities of independent journalists
This activity covers the work of independent journalists who produce news and information for various media outlets without being affiliated with a specific organization. It includes reporting, writing, and editing news stories, as well as conducting interviews and research to provide accurate and unbiased information to the public.
Open to foreigners
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Fully open
Standard Sdn Bhd RM 1
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 90005 pre-filled
Laws of Malaysia
Governing legislation
May also applyAuto-identified
- Act 103ENTERTAINMENTS DUTY ACT 1953
- Act 493ENTERTAINMENT (FEDERAL TERRITORY OF KUALA LUMPUR) ACT 1992
Machine-identified from each Act's text — verify before relying on it.
For SSM registration
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
SST Exempt
e-Invoice Required
Risk Level
Low Risk
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 90005 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.