Hiring in Malaysia as a foreign company is more complex than most businesses expect — and the rules changed significantly in 2023 and again in June 2026. From mandatory Employment Pass salary threshold increases to new replacement plan requirements, EPF obligations for foreign staff, and the 2023 Employment Act amendments that many contracts still haven't caught up with — the compliance landscape has never moved faster. We put together this free guide so international compani

By GP Outsourcing Asia | Published June 2026 | 9 min read You've decided Malaysia is the right market. Now comes the question every expanding business faces: do you set up a local legal entity, or use an Employer of Record (EOR)? It's not a trivial decision. The wrong choice can cost you months of delay, tens of thousands of ringgit in unnecessary setup costs, or worse compliance exposure that puts your entire Malaysia operation at risk. This guide breaks down both options

By GP Outsourcing Asia | Published June 2026 | 8 min read If your business is considering expanding into Southeast Asia, one country keeps rising to the top of every serious shortlist: Malaysia. It's not by accident. In 2025, Malaysia broke its own investment record — attracting RM426.7 billion in approved investments, an 11% increase year-on-year and the highest level ever recorded. Global companies from the US, Europe, China, and Japan are not just looking at Malaysia — the