Payroll software · Malaysia
BrioHR
Malaysian modular HR suite, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll
Market position
BrioHR is a modular cloud HR suite from BrioHR Sdn Bhd of Kuala Lumpur, which says it has operated since 2018 and serves over 1,000 organisations. News reports in May 2025 said it raised a US$6.5 million Series A to expand in ASEAN. Payroll and the payroll bundles are sold for Malaysia and Singapore only.
Malaysia-specific note
BrioHR says it calculates EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRDC levy and PCB automatically and prepares EA, PCB2(II), CP39, Form E and CP8D, plus bank files. BrioHR Sdn Bhd is on LHDN's list of payroll software providers whose computerised PCB (MTD) calculation meets LHDN's specification (effective 17 February 2020).
Pros
- + Published module and bundle prices
- + Prepares EA, CP39, Form E and CP8D, BrioHR says
- + Covers the HRDC levy as well as EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB
- + On LHDN's list of MTD-compliant payroll software providers
- + Recruitment, onboarding, attendance and performance modules in the same suite
Cons
- − Minimum charge of USD50/month
- − Prices shown in USD rather than ringgit
- − Recruitment and onboarding modules start at USD120/month
- − A broad suite is more than a payroll-only buyer needs
Typical Malaysia pricing
Payroll module from USD3/month (Malaysia and Singapore only); Payroll Essentials bundle from USD3.9/month, Payroll Pro from USD5/month, All-In-One from USD12/month. Billed on billable employees with a minimum of USD50/month.
Why this matters for Malaysia trades
Under Act 520, every local and foreign contractor must register with CIDB (the Construction Industry Development Board), which grades contractors G1 to G7 with works limits from RM200,000 (G1) to no limit (G7), issues the SPKK certificate for government works and registers construction workers, site supervisors and project managers through the Green Card; working unregistered risks a fine of RM10,000 to RM100,000. LHDN/IRBM runs income tax, employers’ monthly PCB/MTD deductions and the MyInvois e-invoicing system. SSM (the Companies Commission of Malaysia) registers businesses, companies and LLPs; under Act 138 only a Professional Engineer or engineering consultancy practice registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) may submit engineering plans to an authority; and employers must register with and pay monthly contributions to EPF/KWSP and to SOCSO/PERKESO (including EIS), with HRD Corp registration and levy required at 10 or more employees in covered industries.
Malaysian construction and trades software selection is shaped by MyInvois, the national e-invoicing system run by LHDN/IRBM (the Inland Revenue Board), rolled out in phases by turnover from August 2024. Businesses with turnover up to RM5 million entered on 1 January 2026, but under LHDN’s e-Invoice Guideline of 30 August 2026 those below RM3 million are exempt unless a shareholder company, holding company, related company or joint venture has turnover of RM3 million or more, and an interim relaxation for the up-to-RM5 million phase runs to 31 December 2027, allowing consolidated e-invoices for taxpayers who meet its conditions. AutoCount, SQL Account, Bukku and other local accounting and ERP vendors listed here say they submit e-invoices to MyInvois. Add the Ringgit (MYR), SST, CIDB contractor grading from G1 to G7, and monthly EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB payroll deductions, with LHDN publishing a list of payroll software whose PCB calculation meets its specification.
Frequently asked
Is BrioHR a good fit for Malaysia trades?
BrioHR is a modular cloud HR suite from BrioHR Sdn Bhd of Kuala Lumpur, which says it has operated since 2018 and serves over 1,000 organisations. News reports in May 2025 said it raised a US$6.5 million Series A to expand in ASEAN. Payroll and the payroll bundles are sold for Malaysia and Singapore only. BrioHR says it calculates EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRDC levy and PCB automatically and prepares EA, PCB2(II), CP39, Form E and CP8D, plus bank files. BrioHR Sdn Bhd is on LHDN's list of payroll software providers whose computerised PCB (MTD) calculation meets LHDN's specification (effective 17 February 2020).
What does BrioHR cost in Malaysia?
Payroll module from USD3/month (Malaysia and Singapore only); Payroll Essentials bundle from USD3.9/month, Payroll Pro from USD5/month, All-In-One from USD12/month. Billed on billable employees with a minimum of USD50/month. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Malaysia pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Does BrioHR publish its prices?
Yes. BrioHR is Tier S in our Malaysia directory, which means our check found its prices published on its own website (see the typical pricing above). The tier is not a quality ranking, so compare it against the alternatives for your trade and region.