Foreign worker guides for employers in Malaysia
Plain answers on hiring foreign workers in Malaysia: the application process, costs, PLKSTemporary Employment Visit Pass (Pas Lawatan Kerja Sementara): the work permit. renewal, minimum wage, overtime, EPFEmployees Provident Fund (KWSP). and PERKESOSocial Security Organisation (SOCSO)..
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How to hire foreign workers in Malaysia: the 8-step process
How to hire foreign workers in Malaysia: the 8 official steps from the MyFuture Jobs advertisement to arrival, how long each stage takes and what it costs.
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Foreign worker cost in Malaysia 2026: levy, PLKS, Fomema explained
Levy, PLKS and Fomema explained: what each foreign worker fee in Malaysia is for, which are charged every year, and how they add up to RM 2,655 per worker.
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PLKS renewal: timeline and what employers need
PLKS renewal for foreign workers in Malaysia: the two stages, how long each takes (within 2 months in total) and which fees are payable again.
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Foreign worker minimum wage and OT calculation
Foreign worker minimum wage and OT calculation: RM 1,700 a month, how daily and hourly rates are derived, and the 1.5×, 2.0× and 3.0× OT rates.
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EPF and PERKESO for foreign workers: an employer's guide
EPF and PERKESO for foreign workers in Malaysia: the employer and employee contribution rates in our payroll standard, and what they add to monthly cost.
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Hiring foreign workers as a Chinese-owned company in Malaysia
Hiring foreign workers as a Chinese-owned company in Malaysia: the 8 official steps, the timeline, the cost per worker and the wage rules explained.
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Glossary: FWCMS, JTKSM, Section 60K and eQuota explained
FWCMS, JTKSM, Section 60K and eQuota explained in plain English, with the other terms employers meet when applying for foreign workers in Malaysia.
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Hiring Bangladeshi workers: what employers should know
Hiring Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia: the cost per worker, the approximate timeline, the 8 official steps and your obligations once the workers arrive.
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