Central HR

26/08/2026

Selangor has declared 1 September 2026 (Tuesday) a special state public holiday following its SUKMA victory. 🎉

As this is a Section 9 State Public Holiday, it is not automatically a mandatory paid public holiday for private-sector employers.

Employers should check their employment contracts, employee handbook or company public holiday policy to determine whether the holiday should be observed.

Selangor has declared Sept 1 a public holiday after the state topped the medal tally for the Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2026.

Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari made the announcement during the closing ceremony for the games here on Monday (Aug 24).

Read more here: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/24/selangor-declares-sept-1-public-holiday-for-state-over-sukma-success

07/08/2026

📢 Latest Update: Stamp Duty on Employment Contracts

HASiL has issued a new clarification on 7 August 2026 regarding stamp duty treatment for employment-related documents.

Key points for employers:

✅ Monthly remuneration RM3,000 & below
Employment contracts do not require stamping or endorsement.

✅ Monthly remuneration above RM3,000
The main employment contract containing the terms and conditions between the employer and employee must be stamped and endorsed.

✅ Supplementary employment documents
Documents relating to the same employment do not need to be separately stamped or endorsed.

📌 In short:
≤ RM3,000/month → No stamping required

RM3,000/month → Main employment contract requires stamping

Employers are advised to review their employment contract stamping practices accordingly.

🔗 Official HASiL announcement:
https://www.hasil.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/20260807-Kenyataan-Media-HASiL_LAYANAN-DUTI-SETEM-BAGI-SURAT-CARA-PENGGAJIAN.pdf

06/08/2026

Employer guide to LINDUNG 24 Jam deductions, opt-out rules, refunds, foreign workers and the 31 August 2026 deadline.

Employer guide to LINDUNG 24 Jam deductions, opt-out rules, refunds, foreign workers and the 31 August 2026 deadline.

20/07/2026

LINDUNG 24 JAM FAQ

14/07/2026

📢 LINDUNG 24 JAM – Latest FAQ Update

Based on the latest updated FAQ issued by PERKESO, we have compiled seven frequently asked questions on the LINDUNG 24 JAM participation and opt-out process.

13/07/2026

Steps to Opt Out of SKBBK / LINDUNG 24 Jam

Employees who do not wish to participate in the SKBBK/LINDUNG 24 Jam Scheme are required to complete the selection and declaration individually through PERKESO’s online portal.

1. Access the PERKESO portal

2. Click “Log Masuk” (Login) if you already have an account.

3. If you are a new user, click “Daftar Akaun” (Register Account) and provide the following information:
- Full name as stated on your MyKad
- MyKad/Identification Card number
- Email address
- Password with at least eight characters and one symbol

4. Tick the box to agree to the user terms and click “Daftar Akaun.”

5. After logging in, go to “Jenis Permohonan” (Application Type) and click “Baharu” (New).

6. Read the information displayed and select “Tidak Menyertai” (Do Not Participate) under the employee declaration section.

7. Tick the declaration/confirmation checkbox and click “Hantar” (Submit).

8. A confirmation message will be displayed. Click “Sahkan, Saya Tidak Mahu Menyertai” (Confirm, I Do Not Wish to Participate).

9. Once the submission is completed, click “Muat Turun Borang Deklarasi” (Download Declaration Form) and retain a copy for your records.

10. Provide a copy of the downloaded declaration form to your employer for payroll processing.

Employees who opt out will not be eligible for protection or benefits under the SKBBK/LINDUNG 24 Jam Scheme.

12/07/2026

LINDUNG 24 JAM ‘OPT-OUT’ OPTION OPENS FROM MONDAY

Starting Monday, local employees who wish to opt out of the LINDUNG 24 Jam Scheme may do so online by completing a declaration and release of liability. For foreign employees, contributions will remain mandatory.

Please refer to PERKESO’s official channels for further information.

OPSYEN 'OPT-OUT' LINDUNG24 JAM DIBUKA MULAI ISNIN

Mulai Isnin, pekerja tempatan yang ingin membuat pilihan opt-out Skim Lindung24 Jam boleh berbuat demikian secara dalam talian dengan melengkapkan perakuan pelepasan liabiliti. Bagi pekerja asing, caruman kekal mandatori. Layari saluran rasmi PERKESO untuk maklumat lanjut.

10/07/2026

Update:
Local employees who wish to opt out of the SKBBK/LINDUNG 24 Jam contribution may submit an online opt-out application through the mechanism to be provided by PERKESO beginning Monday, 13 July 2026.

Employees who wish to opt out will be required to complete a declaration and release of liability as part of the opt-out process.

Further details on the application procedure and employer requirements will be updated once officially released by PERKESO.

KUALA LUMPUR – Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) akan menyediakan kemudahan secara dalam talian bagi pekerja tempatan yang ingin memilih opsyen dikecualikan (opt-out) daripada Skim Kemalangan Bukan Bencana Kerja (LINDUNG 24 Jam) bermula Isnin ini, susulan keputusan Jemaah Menteri mengubah pe...

09/07/2026

Malaysian employees, SKBBK is now voluntary. Foreign employees remains mandatory.

08/07/2026

📢 Update: LINDUNG 24 JAM (SKBBK) to Become Voluntary

The Government has announced that PERKESO's LINDUNG 24 JAM (SKBBK) scheme will be changed from mandatory to voluntary.

This means employees will have the option to decide whether they wish to participate in the scheme, instead of having contributions deducted automatically.

PUTRAJAYA: The cabinet has decided that contributions for round-the-clock social security coverage will no longer be mandatory, but voluntary.