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How to Calculate Overtime Under the Employment Act 1955 (Malaysia)
Malaysia Labour Law

How to Calculate Overtime Under the Employment Act 1955 (Malaysia)

Who is entitled to overtime in Malaysia, the ordinary rate of pay formula, and the 1.5x / 2.0x / 3.0...

Malaysia Minimum Wage 2026: What the Proposed RM3,100 Could Mean for Employers
Malaysia Labour Law

Malaysia Minimum Wage 2026: What the Proposed RM3,100 Could Mean for Employers

MTUC has proposed raising Malaysia's minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM3,100 — an 82% jump. Here's wh...

Skim Kemalangan Bukan Bencana Kerja (SKBBK): What Employers Must Know About SOCSO Lindung 24 Jam
Payroll & Statutory

Skim Kemalangan Bukan Bencana Kerja (SKBBK): What Employers Must Know About SOCSO Lindung 24 Jam

SOCSO's new Skim Lindung 24 Jam (SKBBK) extends protection to non-work accidents. It is employee-bor...

Malaysia Minimum Wage 2026: The RM1,700 Rule Explained
Employment & Wages

Malaysia Minimum Wage 2026: The RM1,700 Rule Explained

The national minimum wage is now RM1,700 a month. Here is exactly what counts as wages, how it appli...

e-Invoicing in Malaysia 2026: A Practical Guide for Employers and HR
Tax & Compliance

e-Invoicing in Malaysia 2026: A Practical Guide for Employers and HR

LHDN's e-Invoicing is expanding to smaller businesses through 2026. Here is what it means for your H...

Mandatory EPF for Foreign Workers in Malaysia: What Employers Must Prepare
Payroll & Statutory

Mandatory EPF for Foreign Workers in Malaysia: What Employers Must Prepare

EPF contributions for non-Malaysian employees are being made mandatory in phases. Here is what emplo...

Malaysia HR & Payroll Updates 2026: Key Changes Employers Must Know
HR & Compliance

Malaysia HR & Payroll Updates 2026: Key Changes Employers Must Know

From the RM1,700 minimum wage and the higher RM6,000 SOCSO/EIS ceiling to mandatory EPF for foreign ...

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Payroll & Statutory

EPF, SOCSO & EIS Contribution Rates Malaysia 2026

Updated EPF, SOCSO and EIS contribution rates and limits for Malaysian employers and employees in 20...

Employee Leave Entitlements in Malaysia: Annual, Sick, Maternity & Public Holidays
Malaysia Labour Law

Employee Leave Entitlements in Malaysia: Annual, Sick, Maternity & Public Holidays

A clear summary of statutory leave under the Employment Act 1955 — annual leave, sick leave, hospi...