Guides
Plain-English explainers on the payroll and tax topics that come up most.
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.
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.
10 March 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.
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.
14 May 2026
EPF Withdrawal Rules: What You Can (and Can't) 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.
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.
25 June 2026
The Real Cost of Hiring: What Employers Pay Beyond Salary in Malaysia
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.
18 July 2026
EPF, SOCSO and EIS for Foreign Workers: The 2025 Rule Changes Explained
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.