{"id":615,"date":"2024-10-01T02:16:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T02:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/?p=615"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:31:16","slug":"payroll-deduction-compliance-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/payroll-deduction-compliance-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Payroll Deductions In Malaysia and How To Stay Compliant"},"content":{"rendered":"<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Running payroll in Malaysia\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0just about figuring\u00a0out monthly wages. Every boss needs to know and put into action required payroll cuts like\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and Monthly Tax Deduction (MTD\/PCB)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The Inland Revenue Board (IRBM\/LHDN), the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR), and groups like EPF and SOCSO control these payments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0follow the rules, you could face punishments, fines, court cases, and in the worst cases, jail time. Small and medium companies must grasp these rules to run payroll right and\u00a0steer clear of\u00a0legal trouble.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This fresh 2026 guide breaks down each part of payroll and gives you a hands-on plan to stay on the right side of the law.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Why Business Owners Need to Know About Payroll in Malaysia\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you start hiring people, you\u00a0have to\u00a0run payroll.\u00a0It&#8217;s\u00a0the law. You must:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take out the right amounts for taxes and other required payments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pay your share as an employer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep records for 7 years<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Send in payments before\u00a0they&#8217;re\u00a0due<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pay your workers the right amount when\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0supposed to<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if someone else handles your payroll knowing the basics keeps your business safe from big mistakes and helps you follow the rules.<\/span>\r\n<h3><strong>1. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW151040305 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151040305 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">How Employers Need to Sign Up<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every employer in Malaysia\u00a0has to\u00a0sign up with these government offices, no matter how big or small the company is:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Statutory Body<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4368\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purpose<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mandatory For<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EPF<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Retirement savings contributions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All employers and employees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SOCSO (PERKESO)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employment injury and invalidity protection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All employees except domestic workers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EIS (under SOCSO)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Financial\u00a0assistance\u00a0during unemployment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All employees under permanent and contract roles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IRBM (LHDN)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4113\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Income tax and Monthly Tax Deduction (PCB)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All employers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Workers need to sign up for EPF and SOCSO to get their benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><strong>2. Components of Salary Structure in Malaysia\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A payroll system that follows rules must show clear salary parts:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basic Salary<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The set monthly amount written in the job contract.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allowances<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some examples are money for travel, food, housing, and cell phone use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overtime<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Employment Act 1955 sets the overtime rates:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Normal working days: 1.5 times the hourly rate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rest days: 2 times the hourly rate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public holidays: 3 times the hourly rate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Variable Pay<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This covers performance bonuses, commissions, service points, and incentives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><strong>3. M<span class=\"TextRun SCXW261029281 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261029281 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">andatory Payroll Deductions in Malaysia<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each month Malaysian employers must take out and pay in the following required amounts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monthly Tax Deduction (MTD\/PCB)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The system takes this out of employee pay based on IRBM&#8217;s income tax schedule.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When filing yearly taxes, employees can ask for tax relief and rebates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EPF (Employees Provident Fund)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Category<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4368\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employee Contribution<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employer Contribution<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard rate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">13% (for wages \u2264 RM5,000)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4113\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12% (for wages &gt; RM5,000)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0EPF contributions are due\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by the 15th of the next month<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SOCSO Contributions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two schemes form the basis:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employment Injury Scheme + Invalidity Scheme<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employee: 0.5 percent<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employer: 1.75 percent<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employment Injury Scheme only<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This applies to employees 60 years and older.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employment Insurance System (EIS)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contribution Type<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">0.2 percent<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">0.2 percent<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3><strong>4. L<span class=\"TextRun SCXW158477178 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158477178 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">eave Entitlement Requirements (Employment Act 1955)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leave Type<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Entitlement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual Leave<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8 to 16 days based on service length<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sick Leave<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">14 to 22 days based on job tenure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hospitalisation Leave<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up to 60 days<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maternity Leave<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">98 days<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paternity Leave<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7 days (private sector varies by company)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3><strong>5. B<span class=\"TextRun SCXW176114832 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176114832 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">enefits and Allowances Companies Often Provide<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">These\u00a0aren&#8217;t\u00a0required\u00a0but many employers offer:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health insurance or medical coverage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transportation allowance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Performance bonuses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobile phone allowance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work-from-home allowance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paid time off above legal minimum<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Offering good benefits helps keep employees happy and reduces turnover.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><strong>6. P<span data-contrast=\"none\">ayroll Cycle in Malaysia<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\nMost employers follow a monthly payroll cycle.\r\nWages must be paid <strong>no later than the 7th of the following month.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPart-time or hourly workers may follow weekly or bi-weekly cycles.\r\n<h3><strong>7. L<span data-contrast=\"none\">egal Requirements for Keeping Records<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies must keep payroll records for at least 7 years, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal info about employees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work contracts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Records of when people work<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monthly pay stubs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Details about EPF, SOCSO, and EIS payments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Records of tax taken out (MTD\/PCB)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Records of time off<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">These records are needed for checks and inspections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><strong>8. R<span data-contrast=\"none\">ules for Final Pay When Someone Leaves a Job<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">When a worker quits or gets fired, companies need to handle:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Component<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Description<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last month\u2019s salary<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Based on final working days<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unused annual leave payout<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paid at the ordinary rate of pay<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benefits and allowances<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any outstanding claims<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commissions\/bonuses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If contractually agreed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Return of assets<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Company laptop, phone, tools, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><strong>How To Stay Fully Compliant: Automate Payroll with Info-Tech\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manual payroll calculation increases the risk of:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get legal deductions wrong<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pay into funds late<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forget to send in forms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get fined by EPF, SOCSO or IRBM<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Info-Tech&#8217;s\u00a0Paycheck\u00a0Software takes care of:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EPF, SOCSO, EIS, MTD\/PCB computations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contribution adjustments in line with current statutory regulations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creation of payslips<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Connection with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/time-attendance-software\"><strong>attendance<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/leave-management-software\"><strong>leave<\/strong><\/a> platforms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reporting to authorities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The system has IRBM approval and meets 2026 standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Conclusion\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employers must understand payroll deductions in Malaysia. Many statutory bodies tight\u00a0deadlines and\u00a0changing rules make manual payroll risky and prone to expensive errors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A compliant payroll system allows businesses to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steer clear of\u00a0fines<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get monthly deductions right<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep proper records<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work more<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Earn employee confidence<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Info-Tech\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/payroll-software\">Payroll Software <\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">offers\u00a0a\u00a0automated, law-ready solution to help Malaysian businesses stay compliant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/contact-us?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=payroll-deduction-malaysia\">Contact Us<\/a> For a Free Consultation to Discuss Your Needs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"mi-faq\">\r\n<div id=\"accordionExample\" class=\"accordion\">\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingOne\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254495676 BCX8\">Which payroll deductions does Malaysia\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254495676 BCX8\">require<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254495676 BCX8\">?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapseOne\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW240064010 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240064010 BCX8\">Companies must subtract EPF, SOCSO, EIS and Monthly Tax Deduction (MTD\/PCB) from workers&#8217; pay.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingtwo\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsetwo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsetwo\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93200088 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93200088 BCX8\">What&#8217;s the deadline to pay EPF, SOCSO and EIS?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsetwo\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtwo\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW72806451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72806451 BCX8\">Companies need to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72806451 BCX8\">submit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72806451 BCX8\">\u00a0payments\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72806451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72806451 BCX8\">by the 15th of the next month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72806451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72806451 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingthree\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsethree\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsethree\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14799174 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14799174 BCX8\">What happens if payroll contributions are late?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsethree\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingthree\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW157524617 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157524617 BCX8\">Companies might face fines, penalties, or jail time based on how they break the EPF Act 1991 and SOCSO rules.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingfour\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefour\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefour\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW183966555 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183966555 BCX8\"> Is EIS compulsory for all employees?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsefour\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfour\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW216145526 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216145526 BCX8\">Yes. 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