Opening of New Miri SSM Office: Online Submission of Statutory Documents Begins in June

(Miri, 27th) In line with the government's agenda to promote digital services, the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) held an opening ceremony for its new office in Miri today and announced that starting from June 1, 2025, the service of physically submitting statutory documents at the counter will be completely stopped, switching entirely to online submission.

The newly established SSM Miri branch is located at Miri Times Square in Marina Parkcity, the first in the country among seven branches to use its own property as an office. This office will serve as the main service center for Miri and surrounding areas, including Bintulu, Limbang, and Lawas, offering various services such as company and limited liability partnership (PLT) registration, document filing, customer consultation, certification letters, and user verification.

Besides the Miri branch, SSM also has its headquarters in the SSM Tower in Kuala Lumpur, as well as state offices in Malacca, Sarawak, and Perak, with other state branches still operating on a rental basis.

According to SSM's data as of March 31, 2025, a total of 89,290 companies and 2,052 PLTs have been registered in Sarawak, with 45,249 companies and 1,873 PLTs still active. In the Miri branch jurisdiction, 24,009 companies and 397 PLTs have been registered, with 12,088 active companies and 372 active PLTs.

Promoting Full Digitalization — MBRS 2.0 System Online

To enhance service quality and streamline processes, SSM actively promotes various digital measures, including the launch of an upgraded version of the Malaysian Business Reporting System 2.0 (MBRS 2.0).

This system replaces the traditional counter approach, allowing enterprises to submit annual reports, financial statements, exemptions, and other statutory documents online via the SSM website and designated platforms, improving the efficiency, transparency, and user experience of the submission process.

The implementation of MBRS 2.0 is divided into three phases:

Phase 1 (starting December 1, 2024): Covers annual reports, unaudited financial statements, and Exempt Private Company (EPC) statements under the Companies Act 2016.
Phase 2 (starting March 1, 2025): Expands to documents under the Companies Act 1965, including financial statements of financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank and statutory declarations of foreign companies.
Phase 3 (starting June 1, 2025): Covers audited financial statements and all deferment and exemption applications.
By then, all statutory documents must be submitted through the MBRS 2.0 online system, and counter physical submissions will be completely terminated.

This move aligns with the Malaysian Unity Government’s (Kerajaan Madani) policy to promote the digital transformation of public services, aiming to provide a more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly service experience for businesses and the public.

Actively Fulfilling Social Responsibility

At the ceremony, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan bin Mohd Ali also represented SSM in handing over donations worth RM197,356 in corporate religious tax (Wakalah Zakat Korporat) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds. This includes a hearse worth RM137,356 donated to the Miri Al Ummah Mosque, and RM60,000 distributed to local vulnerable groups, disabled organizations, and small prayer halls (Surau) in surrounding areas.