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PERKESO administration

Register and Pay PERKESO for a Foreign Domestic Helper

Register the foreign domestic helper, use the current contribution category and keep the payment reference for each month.

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The short answer

PERKESO coverage and contribution requirements apply to a covered foreign domestic worker. From 1 June 2026, contributions phase in under the LINDUNG 24 Jam scheme as a split between employer and worker that rises over three phases. The employer registers and remits both shares. Confirm the current ASSIST process, worker category, phase and exact rate directly with PERKESO.

At a glance

Registration
Employer responsibilityMatch the worker identity and work-pass details exactly.
Contribution basis
Phased employer + workerA split rate under LINDUNG 24 Jam from 1 June 2026, rising over three phases; confirm the current figure with PERKESO.
Monthly evidence
Contribution referenceKeep the wage period, both shares, payment date and receipt.

Employer administration and special events

15 guides in this section

Prepare the registration data carefully

Use the helper’s passport and work-pass details, the employer identity, employment start date and workplace address. Correct any mismatch before submitting.

Confirm the current domestic-worker registration path in ASSIST or with PERKESO before relying on an older screenshot or form.

Monthly contribution calculation and record sequence

Reconcile payroll and contribution

The payroll record should show gross salary, worker share, employer share, net salary and the PERKESO payment reference for the same period.

Recheck the contribution phase whenever PERKESO announces a rate change.

Official and primary sources

The rules and figures here follow official Malaysian sources as at the review date, and your own situation can differ. Check what applies to your own case with the Immigration Department of Malaysia for permits and passes, or the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia for agency licensing and employment terms, before you act on it.

Questions this page answers

Who must register the worker?

The employer is responsible for registration and remitting the contribution.

What rate applies after 1 June 2026?

A phased employer-and-worker contribution under LINDUNG 24 Jam that rises over three phases. Confirm the exact current rate with PERKESO, as the published rate is phased.

Should the worker share appear on the salary record?

Yes. Show it as a separate deduction so gross and net salary remain clear.

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Register and Pay PERKESO for a Foreign Domestic Helper

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DomesticHelper editorial teamReviewed 22 September 2026Sourced from Malaysian government registriesIndependent of the hiring agenciesEditorial standards
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