HIRE IN
MALAYSIA.
Cost-effective ASEAN hub with English-speaking talent.
- Full compliance handled
- First hire live in 48 hours
- No entity setup needed
WHY MALAYSIA?
Malaysia is the strategic alternative to Singapore, 60% lower cost of living, fluent English workforce, and a strong manufacturing and shared-services ecosystem. Major MNCs base regional functions here.
Your first Malaysia hire, live in days.
We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.
THE MARKET
THE TALENT
USD $415B GDP, upper-middle income. Diversified across electronics, palm oil, finance, and tourism.
Strong English proficiency, multilingual workforce, robust shared-services and BPO industry. Engineering grads from KL and Penang.
CORE HIRING
FACTS
Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Malaysia.
Skip the legal setup in Malaysia.
We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.
MOVING
TALENT IN
Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Malaysia.
Employment Pass
4–6 weeksFor professionals earning MYR 5,000+/month
DE Rantau Nomad Pass
4 weeksFor digital professionals, valid up to 12 months
MM2H Visa
8–12 weeksLong-term residence for qualifying applicants
Degree + 3+ years experience, salary thresholds, and approved employer sponsorship.
Spouse and unmarried children under 18 eligible for Dependant Pass.
PR after 5+ years of residency, with strong economic contribution. Citizenship rare and discretionary.
Hiring in Malaysia
Malaysia hiring FAQs
AgileHRO's Employer of Record service in Malaysia costs RM2,350 per employee per month (about US$499), covering contracts, payroll, tax filings and compliance with no local entity required. Budget separately for statutory employer costs of roughly 13–15% on top of gross salary.
Employers in Malaysia typically pay around 13–15% on top of gross salary. Social contributions: EPF 13% + SOCSO 1.75% + EIS 0.2%. Employee income tax is 0–30% progressive, withheld through a monthly payroll cycle. 13th-month pay: common contractual bonus.
Notice period in Malaysia: 4–8 weeks (by tenure). Probation: typically 3–6 months. Severance: 10–20 days/year of service for redundancy. As your Employer of Record, AgileHRO drafts compliant contracts and manages terminations under local law.
Typical processing times for the main Malaysia work permits are: Employment Pass (4–6 weeks), DE Rantau Nomad Pass (4 weeks), MM2H Visa (8–12 weeks). Eligibility: Degree + 3+ years experience, salary thresholds, and approved employer sponsorship. AgileHRO manages the application, documents and timeline as your Employer of Record.
START IN 48 HOURS.
We'll handle the legal entity, payroll, tax, and compliance. You focus on the work.