Foreign Worker Management in Malaysia
Andaraya (M) Sdn. Bhd. manages foreign workforces for Malaysian employers end-to-end — Act 446-certified hostels, daily GPS-tracked transport, payroll and statutory levy administration, and FWMS digital permit tracking, run as one contract instead of four separate vendors.
- 10,000+
- Workers Managed
- 100%
- Legal Compliance
- 500+
- Companies Served
Workforce Management Scope
Two Core Services, Fully Integrated
Foreign worker management centres on two things: where your workers live, and whether they're legally and administratively squared away. Transport and payroll are how we deliver both — not separate products you have to piece together.
Hostel Management (Act 446)
Certified, welfare-monitored accommodation — the core of what we do. Foreign worker hostel management details → Akta 446 space calculator →
Visa & Work Permit Management
Applications, renewals & immigration compliance handled end-to-end so permits never lapse.
Daily Transportation
GPS-tracked, OSHA-compliant fleet moving workers between hostel and worksite — included, not billed separately. Transport details →
Payroll, EPF, SOCSO & Levy
Automated statutory contributions with audit-ready records — included, not billed separately. Payroll details →
Onboarding & Orientation
Safety training and cultural orientation ensuring every worker is job-ready from day one.
FWMS Digital Monitoring
Centralised ePermit, ESG reporting and audit dashboards with real-time visibility.
Understanding the Solution
Why Malaysian Employers Need a Managed Solution
Managing foreign workers means navigating JTK regulations, Act 446, JTKSM licensing, FWMS digital systems and RBA/ESG audits simultaneously — a full-time operation, not a side task.
Penalties for non-compliance range from fines to factory shutdowns, permit blacklisting and failed buyer audits. Andaraya (M) Sdn. Bhd. takes the entire compliance burden off your plate — accommodation inspections, transport, payroll processing and CAPA-ready documentation, run by one team.
- Act 446 & JTKSM-compliant accommodationRegular inspections, audit-ready documentation
- Fully managed visa & permit processingApplications, renewals, immigration liaison
- Automated EPF, SOCSO, levy & transportTransparent, on-time, auditable, bundled with hostel management
Why Andaraya?
Smart, Compliant & Future-Ready
We don't just manage workers — we protect your licence to operate, with documentation ready for any buyer audit.
RBA VAP Audit
The Responsible Business Alliance third-party audit used by major electronics and manufacturing buyers. Details →
SMETA 2 & 4-Pillar
Covers Labour, Health & Safety, Environment and Business Ethics for European and UK buyers.
HIGG FEM / FSLM
Facility Environmental & Social Labor Module for apparel and footwear manufacturers.
SA8000
Social Accountability International standard aligned to ILO conventions.
Custom Buyer Audits
We decode retailer-specific scorecards and prepare you specifically.
ESG Due Diligence
Supply chain due diligence support under EU CSDDD and the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG).
Frequently Asked Questions
Foreign Worker Management FAQ
What does a foreign worker management company do?
It handles the legal, welfare and administrative sides of employing foreign workers — hostel accommodation, transport, payroll and statutory contributions, visa/permit renewal, and audit documentation — so the employer isn't running each of those separately.
Is transportation a separate service from worker management?
No. Daily worker transport is included as part of the managed contract, coordinated with hostel and worksite schedules rather than billed as an independent vendor relationship.
Is payroll a separate service from worker management?
No. Payroll, EPF, SOCSO and levy administration for managed workers are handled within the same contract as hostel and transport, with audit-ready records.
How is Andaraya (M) Sdn. Bhd. different from a recruitment agency?
Andaraya (M) Sdn. Bhd. manages workers who are already employed — housing, transport, payroll and compliance. Recruitment and placement is handled by our licensed sister company, Agensi Pekerjaan Andaraya Sdn. Bhd.
What happens if we fail an RBA or SMETA audit?
We help build a corrective action plan (CAPA) tracked to closure, addressing the specific findings — commonly recruitment fee documentation, working hours, or grievance mechanism gaps.
Ready to simplify your workforce management?
Talk to our compliance team today — free consultation, no obligation.