Payroll management entails meticulously maintaining an organization’s financial records, documenting salary payments and deductions for employees while adhering to statutory regulations. Compliance with these laws is imperative to ensure accuracy in payouts, timely salary disbursements, and completion of mandatory returns. A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation is crucial, as it significantly impacts process efficiency, payroll accuracy, employee morale, and legal compliance. While many organizations utilize software for payroll processing, a deep comprehension of legal provisions enables payroll personnel to address inquiries, clarify ambiguities, and advise management on adhering to legal requirements in payroll administration.

This program covers fundamental concepts such as the definition of “wages,” across all relevant acts such as EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRDF; extending to Employment Terms and Conditions and with primary focus on The Employment Act 1955. It also provides insights into calculating contributions for EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRDF, and income tax deductions in accordance with Malaysian legal standards, addressing common questions and challenges faced by payroll professionals. Participants will gain knowledge about the Malaysian payroll system, including record-keeping requirements and fulfilling other statutory obligations