Full house at PKNPk's 'Special Coffee Series' in Perak
This underscores strong interest from businesses in understanding the expanded scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), it said.
PKNPk said the forum provided an informal yet high-impact platform for direct engagement with officials.
This allows participants to raise questions and gain guidance on issues such as sector-based exemptions, transitional arrangements and updated registration processes.
PKNPk chief executive Datuk Redza Rafiq Abdul Razak said the session aims to go beyond tax compliance by encouraging clear, informed decision-making and building business resilience.
"We don't want policies to exist in silos, detached from the realities on the ground. This is not just about tax compliance, but it's about helping businesses operate with clarity, make informed decisions and remain competitive," he said in a statement.
Redza added that the initiative reflects PKNPk's role as a proactive enabler and connector between government institutions and the private sector.
Held at Hotel Casuarina @ Meru, the session attracted nearly 300 participants, including entrepreneurs, manufacturers and industry players from across Perak.
The event was co-organised with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (Perak) and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (Perak).
The Special Coffee Series has become one of Perak's most trusted platforms for industry-government dialogue, with six sessions held in 2025 alone.
It is part of the Perak Sejahtera 2030 plan under the investor-friendly programme, aimed at promoting transparency and a business-friendly policy environment.
Participants responded positively to the open dialogue, with many appreciating the practical, real-time feedback, a shift from conventional, bureaucratic sessions.
"In a fast-moving world, communication between government and industry needs to be faster, more open and more responsive. That's the very purpose of this series.
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