SME leaders hail 50% tax cut for AI training

PETALING JAYA: The 50% tax deduction for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to undergo training in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity will help smaller firms improve their productivity.

Malaysian Employers Fede­ra­tion (MEF) president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman (pic) said the initiative announced under Budget 2026 will accelerate the digital transformation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).