Services Sector Sub-Categories · KDN Approved

Foreign worker recruitment for services & hospitality

F&B crew, hotel housekeeping, cleaning services, laundry, and retail support — placed for hotels, restaurant operators, and service providers under the services sector's specific KDN sub-category approvals.

RM1,850Annual Levy Rate
Sub-SectorApproval Required
Act 446Housing Compliant
99%Compliance Rate
Roles We Fill

Services & hospitality roles we recruit for

F&B Crew

Kitchen helpers, service staff, and back-of-house support for restaurants and F&B operators.

Hotel Housekeeping

Room attendants, laundry, and general hotel support staff.

Cleaning Services

Commercial and facility cleaning crews for offices, malls, and public spaces.

Retail Support

Warehouse and back-office support roles for retail chain operators.

Sector-Specific Compliance

What services & hospitality employers need to know

Sub-Sector Eligibility

Not all "services" roles are automatically eligible — front-line customer-facing roles (e.g. cashiers) are generally restricted to Malaysian citizens. We confirm sub-sector eligibility before quota submission.

India as an Emerging Source

India is currently approved specifically for restaurant cooks within the services sub-sector — a narrower eligibility than other source countries. See our source countries guide.

FAQ

Services & hospitality recruitment FAQ

Can foreign workers be hired as retail cashiers?
No. Front-line customer-facing roles such as cashiers and sales assistants are generally restricted to Malaysian citizens under current KDN policy.
What roles within services are eligible for foreign workers?
Back-of-house roles — kitchen staff, cleaning, laundry, housekeeping, and warehouse support — are the primary eligible categories within the services sub-sector.

Staff your operation the right way

We confirm sub-sector eligibility before quota submission — no wasted applications.