Compensation Malaysia raises labour market testing threshold Higher salary benchmark set to increase hiring timelines and add new compliance pressure for expat recruitment iStock.com/ iStock.com/Andrzej Rostek Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 30 July 2026 The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has increased the salary threshold exemption to labour market testing, meaning more mid‑tier and senior foreign roles will now need to undergo the MyFutureJ Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Compensation Malaysia resets “entry price” with higher EP thresholds Recruitment Malaysia reshapes expatriate hiring rules to prioritise top knowledge workers Recruitment Malaysia explores centralised foreign worker recruitment platform Recruitment Relying on expat talent becoming tougher as Saudisation ramps up