Payroll & HR Compliance Training Malaysia 2026 — HRDF Claimable
Find HRDF-claimable payroll and HR compliance training in Malaysia. Employment Act 1955, EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB income tax, and payroll processing — all claimable under HRD Corp SBL-Khas. Updated for 2023 Employment Act amendments.
Payroll and HR compliance training is HRDF claimable under SBL-Khas. The 2023 Employment Act amendments extended coverage to all employees — making updated payroll training essential for HR and finance teams across Malaysia.
What does payroll training in Malaysia cover?
Payroll training in Malaysia covers the full spectrum of statutory compliance obligations: Employment Act 1955 (including 2023 amendments covering all salary levels), EPF contribution calculation and reporting, SOCSO and EIS employer obligations, PCB (Potongan Cukai Bulanan) monthly income tax deduction, EA Form and CP8A preparation, and payroll software (SQL, Autocount, Sage). HR documentation training covers employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, and industrial relations. All these topics are HRDF claimable under SBL-Khas (up to RM8,000/day) when delivered by HRD Corp-registered providers. Training is recommended annually given frequent legislative updates.
Key Compliance Areas Covered in Payroll Training
Employment Act 1955
- 2023 amendments — coverage now for all salary levels
- Paternity leave (7 days), flexible work requests
- Termination, retrenchment & notice periods
- Discrimination & harassment provisions
- Overtime calculation & rest day entitlement
EPF (Employees Provident Fund)
- Employer & employee contribution rates
- Voluntary contribution for self-employed
- Pensionable employee categories
- EPF withdrawal schemes & exceptions
- i-Saraan & i-Suri special schemes
SOCSO & EIS
- SOCSO employer contribution categories
- First Category vs Second Category contribution
- EIS (Employment Insurance System) rates
- SOCSO claim procedures for employees
- Penalties for non-contribution
PCB / Income Tax Deduction
- Monthly PCB (Potongan Cukai Bulanan) calculation
- EA Form preparation and filing
- Tax relief categories for employees
- Bonus and commission PCB treatment
- CP8A and CP58 reporting obligations
HR Documentation
- Employment contracts — fixed term vs permanent
- Letter of appointment and offer letter
- Disciplinary procedures and show-cause letters
- Leave records and HR filing systems
- Industrial court procedures & DRP
Payroll Software
- Autocount, SQL, Sage payroll systems
- HR2000, Infotech, Lantrak Malaysia
- Payroll integration with EPF, SOCSO, LHDN
- Generating payslips and statutory reports
- Year-end payroll reconciliation
2023 Employment Act Amendments — What HR Teams Must Know
Effective January 2023. Penalties for non-compliance: up to RM50,000 per offence.
| Change | What It Means for Your HR Team |
|---|---|
| Coverage extended | Now covers all employees regardless of salary level (previously RM2,000 cap) |
| Paternity leave | Increased from 3 days to 7 days for eligible male employees |
| Flexible work | Employees may formally request flexible working arrangements; employer must respond within 60 days |
| Forced labour | Strengthened provisions against debt bondage, document confiscation, and movement restriction |
| Discrimination | Expanded protections; employers may not discriminate on grounds of sex, religion, race, or disability |
| Penalties | Non-compliance fines increased to up to RM50,000 per offence |
HR and payroll teams who have not attended updated training since January 2023 are advised to schedule a compliance refresher — all HRDF claimable under SBL-Khas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is payroll and HR compliance training HRDF claimable?
Yes — payroll and HR compliance training is HRDF claimable when delivered by HRD Corp-registered providers. Claimable topics include Employment Act 1955 updates, EPF (Employees Provident Fund) contribution calculation, SOCSO (Social Security Organisation) employer obligations, EIS (Employment Insurance System), PCB (Potongan Cukai Bulanan) income tax deductions, payroll processing software, and HR documentation. Under SBL-Khas, employers can claim up to RM8,000 per training day. These programmes are relevant to all HR, payroll, and finance staff across every sector.
What changed in the Employment Act 1955 that HR teams need to know?
The Employment Act 1955 was significantly amended effective January 2023, extending coverage to all employees regardless of salary (previously only those earning under RM2,000). Key changes include: (1) Paternity leave increased to 7 days; (2) Flexible working arrangements — employees can formally request flexible hours; (3) Forced labour provisions strengthened; (4) OPF (Skim Perlindungan Fleksibel) provisions; (5) Discrimination and harassment protections expanded. HR and payroll teams need updated training to ensure compliance, as penalties for non-compliance include fines up to RM50,000.
How often should companies conduct HR compliance training in Malaysia?
HR and payroll compliance training should be conducted at minimum annually, or whenever there are legislative updates (EPF rate changes, new Employment Act amendments, PCB table updates). New HR and payroll staff should be trained within their first 3 months. Given the 2023 Employment Act amendments and ongoing EPF contribution rate revisions, most companies should ensure their HR teams have received updated training within the past 12 months. HRDF levy can be used to fund this recurring training need.
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Latihan gaji dan pematuhan HR boleh dituntut melalui HRDF di bawah skim SBL-Khas HRD Corp. Program yang layak merangkumi Akta Kerja 1955 (pindaan 2023), pengiraan caruman KWSP, kewajipan majikan PERKESO dan SIP, potongan cukai bulanan (PCB), penyediaan Borang EA, dokumentasi HR, dan perisian gaji. Pindaan Akta Kerja 2023 yang berkuat kuasa Januari 2023 meliputi semua pekerja tanpa mengira gaji — pasukan HR dan gaji perlu latihan kemas kini untuk memastikan pematuhan.
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Last verified: April 2026