HR & Payroll Compliance Checklist for Malaysian SMEs (2026)
A complete 2026 HR and payroll compliance checklist for Malaysian SMEs. EPF, SOCSO, EIS, minimum wage, and monthly deadlines in one place.
What Is The Fines IF You Deduct The Employer’s EPF Share Of Contribution From The Employee’s Salary
Deducting the employer’s EPF share from an employee’s salary is a criminal offence in Malaysia. Here’s what Section 47 of the EPF Act 1991 actually says, and the penalty.
SOCSO Contributions Malaysia 2026: What You Need to Know
SOCSO and EIS contributions in Malaysia for 2026, including the October 2024 wage ceiling increase to RM6,000 most employers still haven’t adjusted for.
No Legal Entity In Malaysia, Place Your Employee With Us
Are you planning to explore the Malaysian market for your business? But 🤷‍♀️ Your company has no legal entity established to hire staff in the country🤷‍♀️ Your company want to test the Malaysia market without making a relatively large commitment of minimum capital🤷‍♀️ Lack of Malaysia labour law and payroll statutory rules knowledge We have […]
Payroll Outsourcing Cost in Malaysia: What SMEs Actually Pay
What does payroll outsourcing actually cost in Malaysia? Real pricing ranges compared against the true cost of hiring an in-house payroll specialist.
Back To Basic EPF Knowledge
It is extremely dangerous when we thought we know it all. That is the time when we stop learning and leave a big gap from knowing to understanding it well. Hey, I thought why not let me bring you back to the basics. Malaysia EPF and how do we calculate the contribution percentage. Aiden, are […]
Minimum Wage Malaysia 2026: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Malaysia’s minimum wage is RM1,700/month in 2026, with no exemptions left for small businesses. Here’s what employers need to check in their payroll now.
Common Statutory Mistakes Malaysian Startups Make
The most common statutory compliance mistakes Malaysian startups make when hiring their first employees, and how to avoid them.
Why Employee Self-Service Matters for Malaysian SMEs
What Employee Self-Service (ESS) is and why Malaysian companies benefit from giving staff direct access to payslips and personal records.
Payroll Outsourcing vs In-House: 2 Myths Debunked
Two common misconceptions about payroll outsourcing versus in-house processing, and what should actually drive the decision.
