HavaHR Blog
Expert guides on Malaysian payroll, HR compliance, and employment law. Practical insights for SME owners and HR professionals.
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Ask AI Malaysian Payroll Questions: Free MCP for Cursor, Claude & ChatGPT
One npx install gives your AI assistant ten calculators — EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, overtime, leave proration, EA coverage, and HRD Corp levy.
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Maternity & Paternity Leave Malaysia 2026: Employer Guide
98 days maternity, 7 days paternity, eligibility, pay rules, notice practices, and an SME checklist under the Employment Act.
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Minimum Wage Malaysia 2026: Employer Payroll Guide
RM1,700 national baseline, payroll and statutory impact, part-timers, and a checklist when rates change.
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Cara Kira OT Malaysia 2026: Formula, Kadar & Contoh
Panduan BM: formula gaji÷26÷jam, kadar 1.5× / 2× / 3×, contoh RM1,700–RM5,000, dan pautan kalkulator OT.
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Sick Leave Malaysia: Employment Act Entitlements Guide
14–22 days medical leave by service, hospitalisation leave, MC rules, payroll mistakes, and SME workflows.
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How to Claim HRDF / HRD Corp in Malaysia (eTRiS Guide)
Step-by-step HRD Corp claim process, documents, common rejections, timelines, and an SME playbook.
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Lindung 24 Jam Now Optional: PERKESO Update (July 2026)
Cabinet made SKBBK voluntary from 8 July 2026. What changed for payroll deductions, employee communication, and what remains mandatory.
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Malaysia Payroll Report 2026: Free Citable Benchmarks for SMEs
Live net pay tables RM1.5k–12k, PCB scenarios, employer outlay, OT data, JSON export, and media kit — free to cite for articles and client guides.
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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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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.
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Contoh Slip Gaji & Penyata Gaji Malaysia 2026
Sample payslip format, RM5,000 example, mandatory fields, and free PDF generator for Malaysian employers.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Unpaid Leave Calculation Malaysia: Formula & Examples
Simple unpaid leave deduction formula for Malaysian SMEs, plus statutory payroll impact, worked examples, and common mistakes.
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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.
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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.
Kelly Sikkema · Unsplash
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.
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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.
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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.
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