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Question: How is the distinction between tax resident and non-tax resident in Malaysia determined?
9-2. About personal income tax
Answer: In Malaysia's income tax law, regardless of citizenship or nationality, if the number of days in Malaysia is 182 days or more in the previous calendar year will be "tax resident", if the number of days in Malaysia is less than 182 days in the previous calendar year will be "non tax resident".
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