What is JTKSM Licence C? A Malaysia Employment Agency Licence Explained
Not every recruitment agency in Malaysia is legally allowed to place foreign workers. Licence C — sometimes searched as "JTKSM License" — is issued by JTKSM under the Private Employment Agencies Act 1981, and is the specific authorisation that permits it. Knowing the difference protects your business from engaging an unlicensed agent.
The certificate behind every claim on this page
Anyone can write "JTKSM Licence C" on a website. Here is the actual government-issued document — Licence No. No. 657, valid through the date printed on it. This is also where to start a recruiting licence check before engaging any agency.
Official JTKSM Licence C Certificate — No. No. 657, issued to Agensi Pekerjaan Andaraya Sdn Bhd.
What you're looking at
A Licence C certificate issued under the Private Employment Agencies Act 1981 (Act 246), authorising Agensi Pekerjaan Andaraya Sdn Bhd to conduct local and foreign worker recruitment activities within Malaysia.
How to run a recruiting licence check yourself
Don't just take our word for it. Search our licence number directly on the official JTKSM list of Private Employment Agencies, or contact JTKSM directly to confirm it's active and registered to this company.
Why "Licence C" specifically matters
JTKSM issues different classes of private employment agency licence, each with a different scope of authorised activity. Engaging an agency without the correct class for your recruitment need is a compliance risk on your side, not just theirs.
| Licence Class | Typical Scope |
|---|---|
| Licence A | Local job placement only, limited to Malaysian citizens within Malaysia |
| Licence B | Local job placement within and outside Malaysia, plus foreign domestic worker (maid) placement — does not cover general foreign workers |
| Licence C (Full) | Everything under Licence B, plus general foreign worker recruitment, sourcing, and placement — factory, construction, plantation and other government-approved sectors — the broadest authorisation available |
What Licence C actually authorises
Legal Authorisation to Recruit Foreign Workers
Only Licence C holders may legally source, screen, and place foreign workers on behalf of employers. Engaging an unlicensed party for foreign worker recruitment exposes the employer — not just the agent — to liability. See our foreign worker recruitment services or local worker recruitment services for what this licence lets us do for you.
Government Oversight & Accountability
Licence C agencies are subject to JTKSM inspection and can have their licence suspended or revoked for malpractice — giving employers a formal accountability channel that unlicensed agents don't offer. Learn more about who we are and our compliance record.
Licence C FAQ
How can I run a recruiting licence check on a JTKSM agency?
What happens if I use an unlicensed agent for foreign worker recruitment?
Does Licence C cover local worker recruitment too?
Is "JTKSM License" the same as "JTKSM Licence"?
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JTKSM Licence C · No. 657 — active and valid.