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PERKESO Job Vacancy Reporting Amendment

The Government has revised the PERKESO job vacancy reporting penalty system. While the RM10,000 flat fine has been removed, reporting job vacancies remains a legal obligation for employers.

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✕ RM10,000 fine removed
✓ Reporting still required
Section 01

Latest Amendment Overview

A quick comparison of what was proposed and what has now changed.

Previous Proposal

Maximum Fine

RM10,000

Applied under the Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill

  • Received concerns from employers
  • Employer associations raised objections
  • Seen as excessive burden for SMEs
    • Latest Revision

    Progressive Penalty System

    Fairer & Lower

    Fines now scale with the number of offences committed

  • Lower fines than originally proposed
  • Fairer enforcement approach
  • Reporting remains mandatory

    • RM10,000 Flat Fine Removed

    Replaced with a progressive penalty structure based on offence count.

    Section 02

    Why Was It Changed?

    The Government reviewed industry feedback and adjusted the penalty framework for these reasons.

    Reduce Burden on Businesses

    Lower the financial impact of non-compliance on employers.

    Support SMEs

    Ease the compliance load for small and medium-sized enterprises.

    Encourage Voluntary Compliance

    A fairer system motivates employers to report proactively.

    Improve Labour Market Data

    Better reporting rates strengthen national employment statistics.

    Section 03

    New Progressive Penalty System

    Fines now increase gradually depending on how many times an employer fails to report.

    Offence Maximum Fine
    1First offence Up to RM1,000
    2Second offence Up to RM3,000
    3+Third and subsequent offences Up to RM5,000
    This replaces the previously proposed RM10,000 maximum flat fine.
    Section 04

    Who Must Comply?

    Every employer must report the following to PERKESO before proceeding.

    Job Vacancy

    Any open position within the organisation.

    New Position

    Newly created roles added to the workforce.

    Recruitment

    Any hiring activity carried out by the employer.

    Employers must notify PERKESO in writing before recruitment.
    Section 05

    When Can Employers Be Penalised?

    Penalties apply when an employer fails to fulfil any of the following obligations.

    Failure to report job vacancies

    Open positions that were not disclosed to PERKESO.

    Failure to report newly created positions

    New roles added without notifying the authority.

    Failure to submit written notification before hiring

    Recruitment carried out without prior written notice to PERKESO.

    Section 06

    Important Takeaways

    The key points every employer should remember.

    RM10,000 flat fine removed

    Progressive penalties introduced

    Reporting obligation remains unchanged

    Employers must still report vacancies

    Compliance remains mandatory

    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick answers to common questions employers have about this amendment.

    Yes. Reporting job vacancies remains a legal obligation under this amendment. Only the penalty structure has changed — the requirement to report has not been removed.
    A first offence carries a maximum fine of up to RM1,000, significantly lower than the previously proposed RM10,000 flat fine.
    Employers must notify PERKESO in writing before recruitment begins, covering job vacancies and any newly created positions.
    All registered employers in Malaysia, including business owners, directors, HR managers, and administrators responsible for recruitment.

    Stay Compliant with PERKESO

    Review your recruitment process and ensure all job vacancies are reported before hiring.

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