Kuala lumpur: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has launched the Food and Beverages (F and B) Registration Operation 2026 simultaneously nationwide from May 11 to July 10. The operation was launched by Deputy Director-General of Customs (Customs and Internal Taxation) Siti Mang at the Seberang Jaya Customs Complex here today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, JKDM stated that the operation aims to identify companies or individuals providing food and beverage preparation services that are subject to service tax under Group B of the First Schedule of the Service Tax Regulations 2018. The operation is not limited to companies or individuals involved in food and beverage preparation services but also covers companies awarded government tenders for such services.

The implementation of this operation is intended to enhance industry understanding of legislation under the Service Tax Act 2018. As of May 2026, the number of registered persons under food and beverage preparation services subject to service tax stood at 11,604, representing 10.98 percent of the total 105,681 persons registered under the Service Tax Act 2018.

JKDM emphasized its commitment to strengthening tax compliance, which contributes towards increased national revenue and supports the economic development agenda under the MADANI Economy framework. This framework emphasizes a balance between economic prosperity, public well-being, and national sustainability.