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Expert guides on Malaysian payroll, HR compliance, and employment law. Practical insights for SME owners and HR professionals.

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SOCSO 2026 Policy Update: Lindung 24 Jam (SKBBK) Guide

PERKESO Lindung 24 Jam from June 2026 — 0.75% rate, RM6,000 ceiling, employer checklist, deadlines, and HavaHR SKBBK payroll support.

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Statutory Compliance

Kemaskini SOCSO 2026: Lindung 24 Jam (SKBBK) — artikel BM

Panduan Bahasa Melayu: kadar SKBBK 0.75%, siling RM6,000, tarikh 15 Julai, tempoh tangguh & setup payroll HavaHR.

8 min read
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Payroll

Contoh Slip Gaji & Penyata Gaji Malaysia 2026

Sample payslip format, RM5,000 example, mandatory fields, and free PDF generator for Malaysian employers.

6 min read
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How HeavyArm Store Runs Retail Payroll with HavaHR

Customer story: SS15 Subang Jaya gaming retailer HeavyArm Store uses HavaHR for EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, leave and payslips.

8 min read
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Payroll

How to Calculate Overtime in Malaysia (2026)

EA 1955 OT formula, 1.5× / 2× / 3× rates, RM3,000 & RM5,000 worked examples, and free calculator link.

12 min read
Majikan menyemak dokumen gaji dan caruman KWSP

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Statutory Compliance

Jadual potongan KWSP: majikan & pekerja (2026) — artikel BM

Panduan Bahasa Melayu: ringkasan kadar EPF, plafon upah, rujukan Jadual Ketiga, dan sumber rasmi KWSP. Untuk SME yang cari potongan kwsp majikan.

9 min read
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Tax & Compliance

Form E & EA Forms: Employer Guide Malaysia (2026)

Form E vs Borang EA for LHDN e-filing, tax season, 28 Feb & 31 Mar dates, PCB pitfalls, and EA automation on HavaHR—book a demo.

8 min read
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Statutory Compliance

Malaysian Payroll Statutory Deductions Guide (KWSP, SOCSO, EIS, PCB) — 2026

Complete 2026 reference for EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and PCB — current rates, formulas, worked examples, monthly deadlines, year-end forms, and how to automate.

14 min read
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Getting Started

10 Best HR Software for Malaysia (2026)

Shortlist of ten HR & payroll platforms SMEs compare — selection criteria, demo checklist, and links to honest vendor reviews.

8 min read
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Payroll

Unpaid Leave Calculation Malaysia: Formula & Examples

Simple unpaid leave deduction formula for Malaysian SMEs, plus statutory payroll impact, worked examples, and common mistakes.

9 min read
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Getting Started

First-Time Employer Payroll Checklist Malaysia

Everything you need to set up when hiring your first employee — EPF, SOCSO, EIS, LHDN registration, monthly deadlines, and choosing a payroll system.

11 min read
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Tax & Compliance

EA Form (Borang EA) Malaysia: Complete Employer Guide

How to prepare and distribute EA forms correctly. Covers section-by-section breakdown, common mistakes, penalties, CP8D, and how to automate it.

10 min read
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Statutory Compliance

EPF Employer Guide Malaysia 2026: Rates, Registration & Deadlines

Complete guide to EPF contribution rates, employer registration, monthly deadlines, penalties, and how to automate KWSP compliance.

12 min read
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Payroll

Traditional Desktop Payroll vs Cloud-Based Payroll Malaysia 2026

Complete comparison guide for Malaysian SMEs. Learn why businesses in KL, Selangor & Penang are switching from desktop to cloud payroll.

12 min read
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Tax & Compliance

How to Calculate Monthly Tax Deduction (PCB) in Malaysia for 2026

Complete guide to PCB calculation methods, LHDN calculator, tax reliefs, and how to automate MTD compliance for your business.

10 min read

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