Agensi Pekerjaan Andaraya delivers licensed foreign worker recruitment in Malaysia as a JTKSM Licence C recruitment agency and foreign worker agent (Licence No. 657) — sourcing, screening, and placing foreign workers for Malaysian employers while managing KESUMA's FWCMS eQuota application, VDR (Calling Visa) clearance, FOMEMA medical checks, and PLKS work permit issuance and renewal under one licensed recruitment agency.
End-to-end foreign worker recruitment — from eQuota application to embassy documentation, Act 446 housing compliance, and RBA-aligned zero-cost hiring — so your HR team stays audit-ready without chasing five different foreign worker recruitment agencies in Malaysia.
To legally hire foreign workers, employers must partner with a licensed recruitment agency in Malaysia holding a valid JTKSM Licence C — such as Agensi Pekerjaan Andaraya (No. 657). This ensures adherence to the Employment Act 1955, KESUMA's FWCMS eQuota requirements, Act 446 housing rules, and international RBA/SMETA zero-fee standards.
The highest-tier authorisation under the Private Employment Agencies Act 1981, issued by JTKSM. Authorised to source, screen, and place foreign workers across all sectors in Peninsular Malaysia. See what JTKSM Licence C covers.
Every placement is backed by a documented KESUMA FWCMS eQuota approval, correct levy payment via FWCMS, and a valid PLKS permit before the worker steps on site.
Strict zero-fee-to-worker policy aligned with ILO Convention No. 181 and the Employer Pays Principle — eliminating debt bondage risk in your supply chain.
Full recruitment audit trail — signed contracts, orientation records, fee disclosures, and grievance documentation — ready before your buyer asks.
Before appointing any foreign worker recruitment agency in Malaysia, HR and procurement teams should verify the following — it protects your company as much as it protects the workers.
Confirm the agency's licence is current on the official JTKSM registry of private employment agencies — not just a claim on their website.
Ask for documented proof that recruitment costs are employer-funded, not deducted from worker wages, in line with RBA and ILO Convention 181.
Ask how the agency manages KESUMA FWCMS eQuota submissions and whether they can show a compliance record free of blacklisting.
Confirm the agency manages JTKSM-certified, Act 446-compliant accommodation — not informal housing arrangements that create compliance risk for your company.
We manage the entire foreign worker lifecycle under one JTKSM-licensed agency — from KESUMA eQuota application through to legal repatriation at contract end.
Workforce ratio analysis against current sector limits, full document preparation, and end-to-end submission through KESUMA's FWCMS eQuota module — fully online since 6 July 2026, with the ministry confirming on 22 August 2026 that manual and walk-in submissions have been completely discontinued — including levy payment coordination and tracking. See our full eQuota application guide for the step-by-step process.
Sourcing from Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar, India, Vietnam, and other government-approved source countries...
VDR (Visa Dengan Rujukan), also known as Calling Visa — processed electronically as eVDR through Immigration, mandatory FOMEMA medical screening, PLKS execution, and JTK-compliant employment contract drafting.
Act 446 & JTKSM-certified Centralised Labour Quarters, GPS-tracked worker transportation, statutory payroll (EPF/SOCSO/EIS), and 24/7 multilingual support from your dedicated agent for foreign worker welfare.
Zero-recruitment-fee documentation, audit-ready payroll and levy records, and full alignment with the Responsible Business Alliance code of conduct.
Annual PLKS renewal tracking initiated 90 days before expiry, absconded worker reporting, and legally compliant repatriation processing at contract end.
Beyond the eQuota approval itself, three financial obligations follow every successful application. Here's who pays what, and to whom.
The annual foreign worker levy (RM1,850 for manufacturing/construction/services/mining, RM640 for plantation/agriculture) is an employer obligation. It must never be deducted from a worker's wages — doing so breaches both Malaysian labour law and the RBA Employer Pays Principle. See our full levy guide for payment timing and penalties.
Immigration requires a bank guarantee or cash security bond per worker before VDR issuance, refundable on lawful repatriation. The amount depends on the worker's nationality, not their sector — RM500 for Indonesia, RM1,500 for most other approved source countries. See our total cost guide for the full bond schedule by country.
The Employment Pass (Category I–III) is a separate framework for foreign professionals and managers, gated by a monthly basic-salary threshold and administered by the Expatriate Services Division. It has no bearing on source-country foreign worker recruitment: PLKS/VP(TE) placements under FWCMS eQuota are quota- and levy-driven, with no salary-floor test. If you also need to bring in foreign executives or technical specialists, that's an Employment Pass matter — ask us and we'll point you to the right process.
From 8 September 2026, FOMEMA registration for the mandatory medical exam cannot be completed until the worker's accommodation address is reviewed and confirmed in the portal. See our Act 446 guide for what this means for ongoing hostel compliance.
As a JTKSM Licence C agency, we recruit and place foreign workers across Malaysia's core economic sectors — every placement managed under full Act 446 housing compliance and eQuota requirements.
Production operators, line assemblers, and QC technicians for electronics, FMCG, plastics, and automotive component manufacturers across Selangor and Penang's industrial corridors.
Skilled and general labour for infrastructure, IBS, and civil engineering projects, with CIDB registration and OSHA safety documentation — including current G4-and-above contractor eligibility under eQuota.
Field workers, harvesters, and equipment handlers for palm oil and mixed crop sectors, sourced under current sector quota guidelines.
Workforce supply for 3PL warehouses, cold chain distribution, and e-commerce fulfilment hubs — housed in Act 446 certified hostels.
We support employers nationwide, with the deepest coverage in these regions.
As a trusted foreign worker agency in Selangor, we support manufacturers, logistics operators, and industrial parks across the Klang Valley with sourcing, PLKS renewal, and Act 446-compliant hostel coordination.
We provide reliable foreign worker recruitment in Kuala Lumpur for corporate, hospitality, and services-sector employers, with fully compliant recruitment and ongoing statutory support.
As a foreign worker agency covering Penang's industrial belt, we support semiconductor, electrical & electronics, and precision manufacturing employers with sourcing and PLKS compliance.
Dependable foreign worker recruitment in JB and across Johor — serving manufacturing, electronics, and petrochemical employers in Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang, and the wider Iskandar Malaysia corridor, plus cross-border logistics and warehousing operators at Port of Tanjung Pelepas and the Singapore trade corridor.
Coordinating across KESUMA, Immigration, source-country embassies, and FOMEMA — so you receive a work-ready workforce without administrative burden.
Audit of local-to-foreign headcount ratio against current sector limits, then complete quota application via KESUMA's FWCMS eQuota module with all supporting documents. Previously coordinated through KDN's manual process before the 6 July 2026 shift to FWCMS eQuota.
Pre-departure interviews and skills assessments through accredited overseas partners. All costs employer-funded — zero placement fees for workers.
VDR (Visa Dengan Rujukan / Calling Visa) processing, mandatory FOMEMA screenings, and labour contract attestation at source-country embassies.
Airport reception, transport to certified CLQs, workplace safety & cultural orientation, and first-year PLKS issuance in parallel.
Annual PLKS renewals, FOMEMA re-screenings, FWCMS status updates, and continuous RBA/SMETA audit documentation.
"We needed over 200 foreign workers placed during a plant expansion on a compressed timeline. Andaraya handled the entire eQuota application, VDR processing, and FOMEMA scheduling without a single delay."
"Passing our annual RBA audit is non-negotiable for our international supply contracts. Andaraya's zero-recruitment-fee documentation and Act 446 hostel management gave our auditors a clean paper trail."
"Zero-cost recruitment helped us pass SMETA audits with fully documented, debt-free workers — renewed our agency partnership every year since."
Essential information regarding licensing, quotas, source countries, Act 446, and compliance.
Centralised living quarters (CLQ) audits, layout documentation, and fast-tracked JTKSM hostel certifications.
Step‑by‑step guidance through the FWCMS eQuota portal interface, KESUMA processing, and 2026 sector cap allocations.
Pre-audit gap analyses, transparent supply chain mapping, and corrective action planning for social responsibility codes.
Explainer on Private Employment Agency (APS) Licence C conditions, mandatory financial bonds, and statutory criteria.
Let's discuss how we can help you hire confidently and remain fully compliant. No obligations — just expert advice.