Compliance guides & resources
Plain-language guides to the regulations that actually govern hiring in Malaysia — from your first quota application to your next RBA audit. Written for employers and HR teams, not lawyers.
Recruitment & quota resources
Foreign Worker Quota
The 2026 special quota application window, eligibility, and government authorities involved.
Read guideRecruitment Process
Step-by-step: Section 60K approval, sourcing, VDR, FOMEMA, PLKS, and ongoing renewal.
Read guideLevy Guide (2026)
Current sector levy rates, payment via FWCMS/eServices, and penalties for late payment.
Read guideFWCMS, VDR & PLKS Explained
What each system/document does and how they connect, in plain language.
Read guideRegulatory compliance guides
Act 446 Accommodation
JTKSM hostel certification, space requirements, penalties, and the full application process.
Read guideRBA & SMETA Compliance
RBA Code of Conduct v8.0, audit prep, non-conformance risk, and the ethical recruitment checklist.
Read guideOSHA 1994
Act 514 and the 2022 Amendment (Act A1648) — employer duties, penalties, and the compliance checklist.
Read guideISO 9001:2015
International Quality Management Standard — certified operational procedures, continuous vetting, and service excellence.
Read guideWhat is JTKSM Licence C?
Why Licence C matters, how it differs from other licence classes, and how to verify one.
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