We are Malaysia's end-to-end foreign worker management specialist —
a single accountable partner for employers who need their workforce operated
compliantly, efficiently, and audit-ready from day one.
Our integrated solutions cover
Act 446-certified accommodation,
statutory payroll (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, minimum wage RM1,700),
licensed worker transport,
PLKS permit management via ePPAx 2.0 & FWCMS, and
24/7 worker welfare support —
all under one managed compliance system.
One vendor. Zero compliance gaps. Zero cost to workers.
From JTKSM hostel certification and OSC quota applications to
RBA/SMETA audit readiness and NIISe transition planning,
we handle the full regulatory stack so your operations never stop.
Foreign worker management company Malaysia, Act 446 compliant hostel management, JTKSM certified accommodation, payroll outsourcing Malaysia EPF SOCSO EIS, PLKS permit renewal Malaysia, RBA SMETA audit ready workforce, Section 60K licensed agency.
Every service is designed to interlock. Accommodation feeds payroll. Payroll feeds immigration. Immigration feeds welfare. Managing them separately creates gaps — we close all of them under a single managed system.
Malaysia approves 15 source countries for foreign worker recruitment. Andaraya maintains active recruitment networks and verified overseas partner agencies in the following countries — all operating under bilateral MoUs and our zero-cost-to-worker employer-paid model.
Sector restrictions apply. Male Indonesian workers are permitted in all sectors except manufacturing. India-origin workers are approved for selected roles only. Source country eligibility is confirmed during your free operational review.
Production line operators, assembly workers, machine operators, warehouse packers. Semiconductor, electrical & electronics, food processing, rubber, plastics, furniture, and general manufacturing. CIDB green card not required for factory-floor roles.
General labourers, formwork carpenters, steelfixers, bricklayers, tiling workers. CIDB Green Card (Construction Industry Development Board) application coordinated. Suitable for sub-contractors, main contractors, and project developers.
Palm oil harvesters, field labourers, estate workers. Coordinated for large estate operations across Peninsular Malaysia requiring high-volume seasonal and permanent foreign labour under plantation sector quotas.
Cleaning, F&B support, hotel housekeeping, laundry, retail support, and general services. Ideal for operators managing large service-sector workforces requiring compliant Act 446 accommodation and welfare support.
Warehouse operatives, loaders, sorters, dispatch workers. Suitable for e-commerce fulfilment, cold chain, industrial distribution, and port logistics operations requiring managed shift-based foreign workforces.
Foreign worker placement for qualified roles in approved healthcare facilities and care sector operations. Immigration coordination for sector-specific permit categories with MOHR and the relevant regulatory authority.
Most employers manage accommodation, payroll, and immigration through separate vendors — and discover compliance gaps only when an inspector arrives or an audit fails. We remove that risk by consolidating every function under one accountable system, operated by a team with 35+ years of Malaysian labour law experience.
We operate under a valid Section 60K licence and manage JTKSM-certified accommodation directly — not through a subcontractor. Your hostel certification is our responsibility.
We maintain structured digital records — housing logs, wage data, welfare incidents, recruitment documentation — that satisfy RBA CoC v8.0 and SMETA audit requirements. Read our full RBA compliance guide →
Recruitment → accommodation → payroll → permits → welfare → repatriation. Every stage is connected, documented, and managed by the same team. No handoffs. No gaps.
We submit directly through Malaysia's official government workforce platforms — faster approvals, real-time status tracking, and a complete digital paper trail for every permit and quota application.
Established in 1989. We have operated through every major regulatory update — Act 446 amendments, OSHA 2022, RBA CoC revisions, and immigration policy changes. Long-term stability for your workforce compliance.
Ready to consolidate your workforce management under one compliant system? Let's start with a free operational review.
Request Free Operational ReviewMalaysia's regulatory framework and international audit standards (RBA CoC v8.0, SMETA, ILO Conventions) require that recruitment and migration costs are borne by employers — not charged to workers. Debt bondage arising from excessive recruitment fees is one of the most common forced labour risk indicators flagged in SMETA and VAP audits.
Why this matters to your audit: RBA CoC v8.0 (Labour chapter, Section B) and SMETA 4-Pillar audits specifically assess whether workers have paid recruitment fees. A single worker who paid fees can result in a Critical Non-Compliance (CNC) finding. Our documentation framework eliminates this risk entirely.
We submit, track, and manage all foreign worker documentation through Malaysia's official government platforms — giving you real-time visibility and a complete compliance paper trail without the administrative burden.
We use ePPAx for centralized processing of new worker applications, quota requests, and permit renewals under the Immigration Department. All submissions are tracked in real time and archived for audit purposes.
FWCMS integration gives us live visibility over each worker's documentation status, permit expiry dates, and compliance standing — enabling proactive renewal management and zero lapse risk across your entire workforce.
Malaysia's National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) is being rolled out in phases from 2026 to replace and consolidate existing platforms including FWCMS and ePPAx. Phase 1 is projected to launch around 2026, with full integration by 2028. NIISe will require stricter data accuracy, digital documentation, and real-time compliance records across all permit applications and renewals.
Andaraya's digital compliance infrastructure — already operating on FWCMS and ePPAx 2.0 — is designed to transition seamlessly to NIISe requirements. Clients with us will not need to rebuild their compliance documentation system when NIISe goes live.
Malaysian employers managing foreign workers face seven distinct compliance obligations simultaneously. Most manage them through separate vendors — and discover gaps only when JTKSM, Immigration, or an RBA auditor arrives. We consolidate all seven under one accountable team, with documentation maintained and inspection-ready at all times.
Certification is a point-in-time event. Compliance is a daily operational discipline. Our team monitors, flags, and corrects across all six pillars — so you are always inspection-ready, not just initially approved.
We track permit expiry dates, certificate renewal deadlines, payroll submission schedules and hostel occupancy in real time — surfacing issues weeks before they become violations.
When a gap is found — whether by our team, a JTKSM inspector, or an RBA auditor — we have corrective action protocols ready to deploy immediately, minimising enforcement exposure and downtime.
Up-to-date figures your HR and finance teams need to know. We track all regulatory changes and ensure your payroll, insurance, and permits always reflect current rates.
| Obligation | Rate / Requirement | Managed by Andaraya? |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage (Feb 2025) | RM1,700 / month (most sectors) | ✅ Yes — payroll processed at statutory minimum or above |
| Foreign Worker Levy | RM400–RM1,850 / worker / year (varies by sector & source country) | ✅ Yes — levy paid by employer through FWCMS, tracked per worker |
| SPIKPA / FWHSS Insurance | RM120–RM150 / worker / year | ✅ Yes — enrolment, renewal & claims managed |
| FWCS (Compensation Scheme) | ~RM72 / worker / year | ✅ Yes — mandatory coverage managed, zero gaps |
| Maximum Employment Duration | 10 years + 3-year extension = 13 years total | ✅ Yes — permit renewal tracked per individual worker |
| Worker Age Limits | 18 (min) to 45 (max) at time of application | ✅ Yes — verified at source country recruitment stage |
| PLKS Permit Submission | Via FWCMS / ePPAx 2.0 (mandatory from 1 Feb 2025) | ✅ Yes — all submissions made through official platforms |
| OSC Quota (2026 Special Window) | 19 Jan – 31 Mar 2026 (additional 2025 quota) | ✅ Yes — quota applications submitted on employer's behalf |
| Section 60K Approval | Required before any recruitment or permit application | ✅ Yes — Andaraya holds valid Section 60K licence |
| FOMEMA Medical Screening | Mandatory for all incoming foreign workers | ✅ Yes — coordinated and results tracked centrally |
Sources: MOHR, JTKSM, FWCMS, Immigration Department Malaysia. Rates subject to change — contact us for the current confirmed figures applicable to your sector and source country.
Answers to the questions employers ask most before engaging us — covering services, licensing, compliance obligations, and how we operate as your single management partner.
Stop managing multiple vendors for accommodation, payroll, permits, and worker welfare. Andaraya (M) Sdn Bhd delivers fully integrated foreign worker management under one accountable system — Section 60K licensed, JTKSM-compliant, and audit-ready.
From Act 446-certified accommodation and licensed transport to full statutory payroll (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, eWages), every function is handled seamlessly — ensuring compliance, continuity, and operational control.
Andaraya provides end-to-end foreign worker management services for employers across Peninsular Malaysia, with primary operational coverage in:
Cross-state deployment, large-volume CLQ (Centralised Labour Quarters) setup, and employer-of-record arrangements are available. Contact us for a location-specific operational review →
