Malaysia Announces Additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday
The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) has welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister regarding the declaration of an additional public holiday in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026. The initiative aims to provide Malaysians with additional flexibility to travel...
Malaysia Opens Special Application Window for Foreign Worker Employment Quota for 2025
Malaysia Opens Special Foreign Worker Quota Application Window for 2025 Putrajaya, 30 December 2025 — The Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) has announced a special application window for foreign worker employment quotas for 2025. This special window allows employers to submit...
The SOCSO Amendment 2025 Is Not Just a Legal Update
The SOCSO Amendment 2025 Is Not Just a Legal Update It Redefines How Employers Should Think About Workforce Risk The Malaysian Government’s introduction of the Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2025 (SOCSO Amendment Bill 2025) signals one of the...
Mandatory EPF for Foreign Workers Now Starts October 2025
This policy begins with October 2025 wages and requires both employer and employee to each contribute 2% to EPF. From record-keeping to payroll and staff education — preparation is key.
