Malaysia's Employment Act applies to every employee, but for those earning more than RM4,000 a month, its rules on overtime, rest-day and public holiday pay, and termination and lay-off benefits don't apply. For most professional EOR hires, those entitlements depend on the contract.
The best EOR for Malaysia writes those terms into the contract, itemises EPF, SOCSO, EIS and the HRD levy, and applies the Act's leave and notice rules.
EOR services in Malaysia at a glance
- The 5 providers shortlisted here publish starting fees of US$199–699 per employee per month (about MYR 800–MYR 2,800 at the US Treasury rate of 30 September 2026).
- Mandatory employer costs add about 14% on top of a salary of MYR 108,000.
- Key issue: Key Employment Act protections depend on whether monthly wages exceed RM4,000.
- Hiring a team? Compare EOR fees with running your own Malaysian Sdn Bhd or branch in the EOR vs entity calculator.
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Contract terms above RM4,000
For hires earning more than RM4,000 a month, ask what the contract provides for overtime, holiday pay and termination benefits, since the Act's rules don't apply.
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Itemised contributions
Ask for EPF, SOCSO, EIS and the HRD levy to be shown separately on invoices.
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Leave and notice
Annual leave rises from 8 to 16 days and sick leave from 14 to 22 days with service; notice without a written term is 4 to 8 weeks. Check the contract matches.
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Foreign hires
If your hire isn't Malaysian, ask whether the provider can sponsor an employment pass and what it charges.
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Deel
From US$599 / employee / month (about MYR 2,400)
Published EOR price from US$599 a month; ask about its contract terms for hires above RM4,000.
- Contract length:
- Month-to-month, with no long-term commitment required.
- Cancellation:
- Cancel at any time; for EOR employees, local labour law on notice and severance still applies.
- Other fees:
- Deel says local compliance, payroll and benefits administration are included in the quoted price, with no hidden fees.
Delivery model in Malaysia: Confirm with provider. Deel pricing, fees and terms
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Remote
From US$599 / employee / month (about MYR 2,400)
States an owned-entity model; ask about employment pass sponsorship.
- Setup and onboarding fees:
- None. The Remote Platform is included at no extra cost on every plan.
- Deposit:
- No standard deposit or deposit fee. In certain circumstances Remote may require a refundable reserve, confirmed during onboarding before payment is due.
- Currency exchange:
- Remote sets one FX rate for each monthly billing cycle, shows it on the invoice and keeps it locked for the cycle.
Delivery model in Malaysia: Owned entities (provider's stated model). Remote pricing, fees and terms
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Oyster
From US$699 / employee / month (about MYR 2,800)
Publishes a Malaysia EOR page and its EOR price.
- Setup, onboarding and offboarding fees:
- None: Oyster says these are included in the subscription fee.
- Deposit:
- Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR team members to start the engagement.
- Currency exchange:
- A conversion fee applies only if you pay in a currency different from the contract currency. You can pay in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD.
Delivery model in Malaysia: Confirm with provider. Oyster pricing, fees and terms
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Playroll
From US$399 / employee / month (about MYR 1,600)
Lower published starting price; check what it includes in Malaysia.
- Onboarding and offboarding fees:
- None.
- Deposit:
- A fully refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary when you onboard an employee.
- Minimum commitment:
- No minimum commitment and no minimum number of employees.
Delivery model in Malaysia: Confirm with provider. Playroll pricing, fees and terms
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RemoFirst
From US$199 / employee / month (about MYR 800)
Lowest published starting price; ask what it includes in Malaysia.
- Setup, onboarding and termination fees:
- None.
- Contract terms:
- No annual contracts and no minimum number of employees.
- Country pricing:
- The fee starts at US$199 and may vary with local requirements; RemoFirst says it gives a full cost breakdown before you commit.
Delivery model in Malaysia: Confirm with provider. RemoFirst pricing, fees and terms
For a MYR 108,000 salary, mandatory employer costs add about MYR 15,444 a year. With an EOR fee of MYR 2,440 a month, the total is roughly MYR 152,724 a year (1.41× salary). Every employer contribution is broken down in cost to hire an employee in Malaysia, and you can run your own numbers in the Malaysia cost estimator.
| Team at MYR 108,000 each | Salaries, employer costs and EOR fees a year |
|---|---|
| 1 employee | MYR 152,724 (about US$37,500) |
| 5 employees | MYR 763,620 (about US$187,400) |
| 25 employees | MYR 3,818,100 (about US$937,200) |
At some headcount, running your own Malaysian Sdn Bhd or branch costs less than the EOR fees. Find yours with the EOR vs entity calculator.
Before you request quotes, read the full Employer of Record in Malaysia guide for contribution rates, employment rules and official sources.
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- EOR in Malaysia: full guideCosts, rules, providers and official sources.
- Malaysia employer rates and thresholdsEvery employer rate and threshold on one page, with official sources.
- Cost to hire in MalaysiaEmployer costs at four salary levels, explained line by line.
- Deel vs RemoteThe two best-known EOR platforms, with similar headline prices. The real differences are in how they employ people locally and how much of the wider HR stack you want from one vendor.
- Deel vs OysterA broad workforce platform versus a provider built around small and mid-sized distributed teams. Here's how their published pricing and positioning compare.
- How EOR pricing worksFees, deposits and hidden costs to check in every quote.