Payroll software ยท Malaysia
Kakitangan.com
Malaysia-first HR & payroll built around local statutory workflows
Market position
One of the earliest, most recognised Malaysia-focused cloud HR/payroll brands, with a micro/small-business focus built on local fit and affordability.
Malaysia-specific note
Handles full statutory submissions (EPF/SOCSO/EIS/PCB/HRDF) plus the EA Form and LHDN e-filing โ a cheap, local-first option for a small contractor making its first payroll hire.
Pros
- + Deep Malaysia-only focus
- + Affordable entry pricing
- + Complete statutory + EA/LHDN e-filing
- + Established local brand
Cons
- โ Malaysia-only
- โ Lighter feature set than enterprise HRIS
- โ Micro/SME orientation may not suit larger firms
- โ Less suited to multi-country teams
Typical Malaysia pricing
From ~RM50/month for up to 5 employees.
Why this matters for Malaysia trades
CIDB (the Construction Industry Development Board) registers and grades contractors G1โG7 by project value and issues the mandatory Green Card for site workers under Act 520 โ registration is required to undertake or bid construction work; LHDN/IRBM runs income tax, SST and the MyInvois e-invoicing system (XML/JSON with a validated UIN and QR code); SSM (the Companies Commission of Malaysia) handles company incorporation; the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) registers engineers; and employers must register every worker with EPF/KWSP (provident fund), SOCSO/PERKESO (social security) and EIS.
Malaysian construction & trades software selection is shaped above all by MyInvois โ the national e-invoicing system run by LHDN/IRBM (the Inland Revenue Board), phasing in by turnover (largest firms since August 2024, mid-market through 2025, businesses above RM1m from January 2026, and the smallest firms following). Construction is treated as a special case: many progress claims and certain transactions must be e-invoiced individually rather than batched into a monthly consolidated e-invoice โ so "MyInvois-ready / LHDN-compliant" is the lead selling point for local accounting and construction-ERP vendors. Add the Ringgit (MYR), SST (Sales & Service Tax, not VAT), CIDB G1โG7 contractor grading across ~130,000 registered contractors, and a government digitalisation grant nudging SMEs onto the software. Business runs in English.
Frequently asked
Is Kakitangan.com a good fit for Malaysia trades?
One of the earliest, most recognised Malaysia-focused cloud HR/payroll brands, with a micro/small-business focus built on local fit and affordability. Handles full statutory submissions (EPF/SOCSO/EIS/PCB/HRDF) plus the EA Form and LHDN e-filing โ a cheap, local-first option for a small contractor making its first payroll hire.
What does Kakitangan.com cost in Malaysia?
From ~RM50/month for up to 5 employees.. Pricing and availability can change by region โ confirm current Malaysia pricing on the vendor's site before committing.