Guides
Plain-English explainers on the payroll and tax topics that come up most.
13 October 2026
Budget 2027 Malaysia: Minimum Wage RM2,000 & Tax Relief
Budget 2027 raises the minimum wage to RM2,000 from June 2027 and the individual tax relief to RM12,000. What was announced for salary, tax, EPF and SOCSO.
8 October 2026
Minimum Wage Malaysia 2026: RM1,700 Take-Home Pay
Malaysia's minimum wage is RM1,700 a month (RM8.72 an hour). See the EPF, SOCSO and EIS deducted from it and the take-home pay, plus who is covered.
8 October 2026
EPF Contribution Table 2026: Employee and Employer
EPF contribution rates for 2026 by salary: 11% employee, 13% or 12% employer, plus rates for age 60+ and foreign workers. Table from RM1,000 to RM10,000.
8 October 2026
Maternity Leave in Malaysia: 98 Days & Pay Rules
Maternity leave in Malaysia is 98 consecutive days under the Employment Act. Who qualifies, how maternity pay works and what to tell your employer.
8 October 2026
Paternity Leave in Malaysia: 7 Days Under the Act
Married male employees in Malaysia can take 7 consecutive days of paternity leave. See who qualifies, the notice you must give and how it is paid.
8 October 2026
Annual Leave & Sick Leave in Malaysia: Entitlement
Annual leave in Malaysia is 8, 12 or 16 days depending on service, and sick leave is 14, 18 or 22 days. See the table and how first-year leave is prorated.
8 October 2026
Working Hours in Malaysia: Employment Act Limits
Normal working hours in Malaysia are up to 8 hours a day and 45 hours a week. See the break, spread-over and rest day rules and when overtime starts.
8 October 2026
Unpaid Leave in Malaysia: Salary Deduction Per Day
How much salary is deducted for unpaid leave in Malaysia? See the daily deduction for common salaries using the monthly salary divided by 26 method.
8 October 2026
How to Claim EIS (PERKESO) After Losing Your Job
How to claim EIS benefits from PERKESO after losing your job in Malaysia: who qualifies, the 60-day deadline, the benefits and the steps to apply.
6 October 2026
EPF Dividend 2025: 6.15% Rate, History & How It's Paid
KWSP declared a 6.15% dividend for 2025 (Konvensional and Shariah), credited 1 March 2026. See past years' rates and how to check your dividend.
6 October 2026
Tax Relief 2026 Malaysia (YA 2025): Full List & Amounts
Every LHDN personal tax relief for YA 2025 (filed in 2026) with exact amounts: individual, EPF, lifestyle, medical, children, parents and more.
6 October 2026
Resignation Notice Period Malaysia: How Long & Final Pay
How much notice must you give to resign in Malaysia? Employment Act minimums (4, 6 or 8 weeks), how final pay is worked out, and what to put in your letter.
6 October 2026
What Is PERKESO? Is It the Same as SOCSO?
PERKESO and SOCSO are the same organisation. See what it covers, how EIS fits in, and how much employees and employers contribute.
6 October 2026
Income Tax in Malaysia: What Salary Is Taxable? (YA 2025)
At what salary do you start paying income tax in Malaysia? See the annual tax at each monthly salary for a single employee, worked out from LHDN rates.
6 October 2026
How to Check Your EPF (KWSP) Balance & Statement
The official ways to check your EPF balance and download your KWSP statement: the i-Akaun app, the i-Akaun website, a KWSP kiosk and the counter.
6 October 2026
Income Tax Number (TIN) Malaysia: How to Find Yours
What is your income tax number (TIN) in Malaysia? The IG format, how to check it on MyTax, and how to apply through e-Daftar if you do not have one.
6 October 2026
Gross vs Net vs Basic Salary in Malaysia: What They Mean
What is the difference between basic, gross and net salary in Malaysia? Clear definitions plus a worked example of how RM5,000 gross becomes take-home pay.
6 October 2026
Daily & Hourly Rate Calculation Malaysia: Formula & Examples
How to calculate your daily and hourly rate from monthly salary in Malaysia: the Employment Act 26-day formula, with examples and a table.
6 October 2026
Employment Act 1955: Key Employee Rights Explained
A plain summary of the Employment Act 1955 after the 2022 amendments: working hours, overtime, leave, notice, maternity and paternity leave.
6 October 2026
What Is PCB (MTD) in Malaysia? Meaning & How It Works
PCB (Potongan Cukai Bulanan) is the monthly income tax your employer deducts from your salary. See what it means, how it works and what you pay at each salary.
6 October 2026
How Much Salary Do You Need to Buy a House in Malaysia?
Salary needed to buy a house in Malaysia by price, from RM300,000 to RM1 million: monthly instalment and the take-home pay that keeps your DSR comfortable.
27 September 2026
EPF Dividend 2026: What We Know So Far
Searching for the EPF 2026 dividend rate? Here is exactly what KWSP has confirmed, the real announcement date pattern, and what is still unknown.
24 September 2026
Is Your Salary Good in Malaysia? What the Data Says
Is RM7,000 or RM25,000 a good salary in Malaysia? Real DOSM wage data — not opinion — to actually benchmark your pay against.
24 September 2026
Is Salary Calculated on 30 or 31 Days in Malaysia?
The Employment Act's real formula for partial-month salary uses the actual days in that month, not a fixed 30 — here's how it actually works.
23 September 2026
LINDUNG 24 Jam Explained: PERKESO's New Accident Scheme
A new SOCSO scheme launched 1 June 2026 covers accidents outside work too — here's the phased rate, who it's mandatory for, and who can opt in.
21 September 2026
EPF Employer Contribution: Rates, Deadlines and Registration
Registering, calculating and paying EPF as an employer — the rates, the 15th-of-the-month deadline, and what happens if you miss it.
20 September 2026
Minimum Wage in Malaysia: What's Changed and What It Affects
A plain-language look at how Malaysia's minimum wage policy works, who it covers, and how it ripples into EPF and SOCSO contributions.
20 September 2026
EPF Withdrawal Rules: What You Can Take Out Early
Your EPF savings aren't fully locked until 55 — here's exactly which accounts you can tap into earlier, and under what conditions.
5 August 2026
Malaysia Income Tax Rate 2026: Brackets, Rebates & Deadline
Malaysia's tax rate is progressive, not flat — here's exactly how the brackets work, what the RM400 rebate actually requires, and when your return is due.
18 July 2026
EPF, SOCSO and EIS for Foreign Workers: 2025 Rule Changes
Mandatory EPF for foreign employees is new as of October 2025. Here's what actually changed, what didn't, and what employers need to update in payroll.
25 June 2026
The Real Cost of Hiring: What Employers Pay Beyond Salary
The salary you offer isn't what the hire actually costs you. A breakdown of the statutory contributions every Malaysian employer pays on top of gross pay.
2 June 2026
What Your First Paycheck in Malaysia Actually Looks Like
You accepted a job at a certain salary. Here's why the number that hits your bank account is smaller — and exactly where each Ringgit of the difference goes.
22 April 2026
Understanding Overtime Rules Under the Employment Act
Normal day, rest day, or public holiday — the multiplier you're owed depends entirely on which one applies, and most people only know the first.
3 February 2026
Your Annual Tax Relief Checklist Before You File
A practical, no-nonsense rundown of the reliefs most working Malaysians can claim — and the receipts you should be keeping right now.
15 January 2026
How Bonuses Are Actually Taxed in Malaysia
Your bonus isn't taxed at a special higher rate — here's what really happens to it, and why a big bonus month can shrink your usual paycheck.