Malaysia Employment Compliance Snapshot 2025
This guide highlights the key HR considerations for companies planning to hire or operate in Malaysia, ensuring you stay compliant while focusing on growth.
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EPF Compliance Made Easy: Employer Responsibilities & i-Akaun Registration Guide for Non-Malaysian Employees
Employers in Malaysia must contribute to the EPF for eligible non-Malaysian employees. This guide outlines key compliance requirements and includes easy steps for foreign employees to register their i-Akaun using the KWSP app.
Mandatory Stamping of Employment Contracts Starting 2026 in Malaysia – What Employers Need to Know
The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has announced that all employment contracts must be stamped starting 1 January 2026, in line with the phased rollout of the Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System under Budget 2025.
Labour Law Amendments in Sabah, Malaysia, to Take Effect on May 1, 2025
The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 will officially come into force on 1 May 2025, following its gazettement by the Federal Government on 23 April.
Malaysia Implements ePASS System for Pass Endorsements at MYXpats Centre
The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) will implement the issuance of ePASS effective 1 March 2025.
Perkeso in Malaysia Enforces New Salary Ceiling for Contributions Effective October 1, 2024
The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) will enforce a new salary ceiling for contribution purposes, raising it from RM5,000 to RM6,000, effective October 1, 2024.