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

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
Organised paperwork and tax documents

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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
Reviewing financial statements and payroll figures

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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
Financial planning documents and calculator on a desk

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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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