Malaysia Payroll Update 2026: Why Smart Employers Are Looking Beyond the 0.75% Contribution When the Government announced that LINDUNG 24 Jam would become optional for eligible Malaysian employees, one topic immediately dominated social media: “Do we still need to deduct the 0.75% contribution?” Over the past week, we’ve received the same question repeatedly from employers,…
Let’s be honest: if you run a business in Malaysia right now, processing payroll just got a lot more stressful, especially since we’re implementing a 45-hour workweek. Thanks to the recent Employment Act 1955 updates, the rules of the game have completely changed. The two biggest curveballs? A shorter workweek and a massive jump…
If you are a contractor or a developer, navigating SKKP CIDB Malaysia compliance is critical in 2026. Whenever a CIDB officer walks onto your site, the first thing everyone checks is their pocket for that little Green Card. But here’s the latest “tea” for 2026: just having a Green Card is no longer the “get…
The Foreign Workers Centralized Management System (FWCMS) is Malaysia’s dedicated online platform to facilitate the foreign worker recruitment and administration process. It establishes a paperless solution that integrates all hiring processes from quota applications to work permit renewals, for effective adherence to Malaysian labor regulations by employers and the efficient management of workforces. Table of…
The 2025 Budget of Malaysia has several policies directed towards the practices of hiring foreign workers. It seeks to balance labor demand, control excessive remuneration, and help foreign workers better save for retirement. Some of the policy developments include a multi-duration tax system (or levy), a minimum wage policy, and a compulsory employee membership of the…
Navigating the Foreign Labor Industry in Malaysia can be challenging, especially with all the abbreviations. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand these terms commonly used in the Foreign Labor Industry: VDR – Visa with Reference Meaning: A pre-approved visa for foreign workers. Purpose: Allows foreign workers to enter Malaysia for work. In…
In Malaysia, the term “PATI Rekalibrasi” has been making headlines, sparking discussions about the country’s approach to immigration policies and the treatment of foreign workers. Understanding PATI Rekalibrasi and Its Impact on Foreign Workers PATI Rekalibrasi is a government initiative aimed at addressing the challenges posed by undocumented foreign workers in Malaysia, highlighting the crucial…
Reasons That Company Hires Foreign Workers Companies still hire foreign workers for these reasons. Have you ever heard of the negative voice & feedback about hiring foreign workers? It was happening from the first rehiring until today which is almost a decade! No matter how local Malaysians are against hiring foreign workers, there are still…
Pay Foreign Workers’ Levy within 3 minutes In recent years, the government has continuously encouraged employers to fully utilise the convenience of the internet, especially from the government department because it helps in time-saving & it’s convenient to everyone. Today, Onestopmanpower agency would like to teach you how to pay your foreign workers ‘ levy…
[Latest Update] PATI Program Rekalibrasi Malaysia Requirements Before getting into the details or updates of PATI Program Rekalibrasi, let’s refresh a bit about the history of Malaysia’s program for illegal workers. PATI Recalibration Programme in Malay is known as PATI Program Rekalibrasi Tenaga Kerja (RTK). This is a programme to legalize illegal workers or undocumented…