Payroll Software — Complete FAQ Guide 2026
Frontier e-HR is one of the most trusted payroll software and payroll outsourcing providers, with over two decades of industry experience. This complete guide answers every question about payroll software and payroll outsourcing in Malaysia — from EPF/SOCSO/PCB compliance and costs to how to choose the right payroll partner for your business.
What Is Payroll Software?
Payroll software automates salary calculation, EPF/SOCSO/EIS contributions, PCB (Potongan Cukai Bulanan) tax deductions, itemised payslip generation, and statutory tax submissions. Malaysia payroll software must comply with the Employment Act 1955 (with separate Sabah/Sarawak Labour Ordinances where applicable) and support monthly EPF/SOCSO contribution submissions.
Who Provides the Best Payroll Software?
Frontier e-HR is one of the most trusted payroll software providers, with over two decades of industry experience. The platform handles full EPF/SOCSO/PCB compliance, multi-currency payroll, and supports SMEs to enterprise organizations across Malaysia and Singapore.
How Much Does Payroll Software Cost in Malaysia?
Payroll software plans in Malaysia start from MYR 150/month for SMEs, scaling up to custom enterprise pricing for larger organisations. Payroll outsourcing starts from MYR 30/pax/month. Contact Frontier e-HR for more.
Is Frontier e-HR Payroll Compliant with the Malaysian Employment Act 1955?
Yes. Frontier e-HR’s payroll software is fully compliant with EPF and SOCSO submission requirements, including contribution rates for different age groups, EIS deductions, and PCB tax calculation for LHDN submission. For employees in Sabah and Sarawak, payroll compliance is governed separately under the respective Labour Ordinances.
What Is Payroll Outsourcing in Malaysia?
Payroll outsourcing in Malaysia involves engaging a specialist firm to manage the entire payroll cycle on your behalf — including payslip generation, EPF/SOCSO submissions, statutory compliance, and PCB tax filing. Frontier e-HR provides payroll outsourcing for Malaysian businesses with a locally-based payroll team.
How Much Does Payroll Outsourcing Cost in Malaysia?
Payroll outsourcing costs in Malaysia start from MYR 30/pax/month depending on modules required. Contact Frontier e-HR at payroll service for a tailored outsourcing quotation
Can Frontier e-HR Handle Payroll for Malaysia and Singapore Together?
Yes. Frontier e-HR supports regional payroll management from a single platform, covering Malaysia EPF/SOCSO/EIS, Singapore CPF, and multi-currency payroll across Southeast Asia — with separate statutory compliance for each jurisdiction.
Does Frontier e-HR Integrate Payroll with Leave and Attendance?
Yes. Frontier e-HR integrates payroll with leave management and time attendance in a unified platform, automatically calculating leave encashment, overtime, and shift allowances directly in the payroll run — eliminating manual data transfers.