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RM1,700 Minimum Wage Compliant · EPF / SOCSO / EIS

Payroll & statutory compliance for local & foreign workers

Accurate, on-time payroll isn't just an HR function — it's audit evidence. We administer EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and HRDF contributions correctly from each worker's first payslip, with records structured to satisfy both Malaysian labour law and RBA/SMETA payroll audits.

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RM1,700Minimum Wage Compliant
4Statutory Bodies Managed
3+ yrsRecords Retained
100%On-Time Contribution Rate
What We Manage

Full statutory contribution coverage

EPF (KWSP)

Employee Provident Fund contributions calculated and remitted correctly for every eligible worker. Employers contribute 2% and employees contribute 2% of monthly wages. EPF official site

SOCSO (PERKESO)

Social security contributions covering employment injury and invalidity schemes for local and foreign workers alike. Employers contribute ~1.75% and employees ~0.5% of monthly wages. SOCSO official site

EIS (Employment Insurance)

Employment Insurance Scheme contributions for eligible employees, administered through PERKESO. EIS info

HRDF (HRD Corp) Levy

Human Resource Development levy management for employers meeting HRD Corp registration thresholds. HRD Corp site

At-a-Glance

Contribution Rates

SchemeEmployerEmployee
EPF (KWSP)2%2%
SOCSO (PERKESO)~1.75%~0.5%
EIS0.2%0.2%
HRDF Levy1% (eligible employers)–
FAQ

Payroll & statutory compliance FAQ

Do foreign workers contribute to EPF?
For foreign workers, EPF contributions are generally optional under current KWSP rules and often at a reduced employer rate. However, SOCSO and EIS-equivalent coverage (via the Foreign Worker Compensation Scheme) remain mandatory.

Standard contribution rates are:
  • EPF (KWSP): Employer 2% · Employee 2%
  • SOCSO (PERKESO): Employer ~1.75% · Employee ~0.5%
  • EIS: Employer 0.2% · Employee 0.2%
Employers should confirm exact obligations with KWSP and PERKESO for their workforce mix.
What deductions are illegal under Malaysian law?
Employers cannot deduct recruitment fees, uniform costs beyond prescribed limits, or arbitrary penalties from wages without the worker's written consent and a lawful basis under the Employment Act 1955.
How long must payroll records be kept?
A minimum of 3 years is standard practice in Malaysia and aligns with both statutory requirements and RBA/SMETA audit expectations.
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Put your payroll on an audit-ready footing

EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and HRDF — handled correctly, every cycle, without the manual tracking burden.

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