PERKESO (SOCSO/EIS) Hiring Notification Rule: What HR Needs to Know (Latest Update 2026)
Quick Summary
Planning to hire a new employee?
Under the Employment Insurance System (EIS) Amendment, employers may be required to notify PERKESO before hiring and again after the position is filled.
However, the Government has announced a 2-year moratorium, and SMEs may be exempted while implementation details are being finalised.
At a Glance
| Item | Latest Status |
|---|---|
| Notify PERKESO before hiring? | ✅ Proposed requirement |
| Notify PERKESO after hiring? | ✅ Within 7 days after position is filled |
| Immediate enforcement? | ❌ No |
| 2-year moratorium? | ✅ Yes |
| SMEs exempted? | ⚠️ Under consideration |
| Official implementation date announced? | ❌ Not yet |
What Employers May Need to Do
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Before hiring | Notify PERKESO of the vacancy/new position |
| During recruitment | PERKESO may use the vacancy for job matching via MYFutureJobs |
| After hiring | Notify PERKESO within 7 days after the position is filled |
Has the Fine Changed?
Yes.
Earlier reports mentioned a fine of up to RM10,000.
The latest amendment introduces progressive penalties instead.
| Offence | Proposed Fine |
|---|---|
| First | Up to RM1,000 |
| Second | Up to RM3,000 |
| Third & subsequent | Up to RM5,000 |
(Subject to the final law and enforcement.)
Good News for Employers
The Government has announced:
✅ 2-year moratorium before enforcement
✅ No enforcement during the moratorium
✅ SMEs may receive exemption (subject to final policy)
HR Action Checklist
☐ Follow PERKESO announcements
☐ Review hiring workflow
☐ Prepare to notify vacancies through MYFutureJobs/PERKESO
☐ Train HR recruiters on the new process
☐ Wait for the official enforcement date before changing SOPs
Key Takeaway
The hiring notification requirement is real, but employers do not need to panic.
The Government has already announced a 2-year moratorium, while implementation details and SME exemptions are still being finalised.
For now, HR teams should stay informed and be ready once PERKESO issues the official implementation guidelines.