Employer Compliance Library

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.

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Resources

Recruitment & quota resources

Quota

Foreign Worker Quota

The 2026 special quota application window, eligibility, and government authorities involved.

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Process

Recruitment Process

Step-by-step: Section 60K approval, sourcing, VDR, FOMEMA, PLKS, and ongoing renewal.

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Levy

Levy Guide (2026)

Current sector levy rates, payment via FWCMS/eServices, and penalties for late payment.

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Glossary

FWCMS, VDR & PLKS Explained

What each system/document does and how they connect, in plain language.

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Compliance

Regulatory compliance guides

Housing

Act 446 Accommodation

JTKSM hostel certification, space requirements, penalties, and the full application process.

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Audit

RBA & SMETA Compliance

RBA Code of Conduct v8.0, audit prep, non-conformance risk, and the ethical recruitment checklist.

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Safety

OSHA 1994

Act 514 and the 2022 Amendment (Act A1648) — employer duties, penalties, and the compliance checklist.

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Licensing

What is JTKSM Licence C?

Why Licence C matters, how it differs from other licence classes, and how to verify one.

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