Employment overview in Malaysia
Hiring in Malaysia requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Malaysia without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is MYR and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Malay / English, and contracts must comply with Malaysia employment law.
Key employment laws in Malaysia
- Working hours45 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 6 months
- Notice period4–8 weeks (tenure)
- Paid annual leave8–16 days (tenure)
- Public holidays14+
- Minimum wageMYR 1,500/month
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Malaysia
Payroll in Malaysia runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~13% EPF + SOCSO. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Malaysia
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~13% EPF + SOCSO) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Malaysia?
- Hire in Malaysia in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Malaysia employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in MYR on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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