Hire in Malaysia,
compliantly,
without the complexity.

Expanding to Malaysia

Malaysia is a strategic tech and business service hub in Southeast Asia, offering cost-effective, highly skilled, and multilingual talent proficient in English, Malay, and Mandarin. It excels in IT engineering, shared service centers, and financial tech.

Using an EOR in Malaysia provides a turnkey solution to onboard talent quickly without setting up a local entity or filing directly with statutory funds.

Employment Regulations in Malaysia

Under the Employment Act, standard working hours are capped at 45 hours per week. Probation periods usually range between 1 to 6 months. Terminations require 'just cause or excuse' under the Industrial Relations Act, with notice periods typically ranging from 4 to 8 weeks depending on service years.

Taxation and Employee Benefits

Employers must contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF - 12% to 13%), Social Security Organization (SOCSO), and Employment Insurance System (EIS). Mandatory benefits include paid annual leave (8 to 16 days depending on tenure), paid sick leave, and statutory public holiday entitlements.

Malaysian Payroll Standards

Payroll is processed monthly. Employers must calculate PCB (monthly tax deduction) and remit payments to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), EPF, SOCSO, and HRD Corp funds by the 15th of each month.

Intellectual Property and Data Privacy

Under the Malaysian Copyright Act and Patents Act, rights to intellectual property created by an employee in the course of employment belong to the employer. Personal data protection is strictly governed by the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).