FORUM KHAS 2025
LHDN | KWSP | PERKESO | JTK : 2 Days

 

Overview of FORUM KHAS 2025

FORUM KHAS 2025 is a premier two-day conference dedicated to the latest developments in LHDN taxation, EPF (KWSP) contributions, PERKESO social security, and JTK (Labour Department) regulations in Malaysia. Designed for HR professionals, business owners, finance managers, and compliance officers, this forum provides essential legal updates, practical case studies, and expert-led discussions on Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act, tax compliance, and workforce management.

Key sessions will cover mandatory LHDN e-invoicing, wage regulations, foreign worker policies, labour law enforcement, and HR transformation strategies. Attendees will gain insights through interactive workshops, panel discussions, and real-life case studies to ensure full compliance with evolving employment laws.

This forum offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with LHDN, KWSP, PERKESO, and JTK officials, receive expert consultations, and network with industry peers. Join us to stay ahead of critical regulatory changes and enhance your organisation’s HR and compliance strategies.

Objectives of FORUM KHAS 2025

FORUM KHAS 2025 aims to equip HR professionals, business leaders, and compliance officers with comprehensive updates on LHDN taxation, KWSP contributions, PERKESO social security, and JTK labour laws. This forum focuses on ensuring legal compliance, minimizing corporate risks, and improving HR best practices. Attendees will gain insights into employment law amendments, e-invoicing, wage structures, foreign worker regulations, and dispute resolution, fostering a legally sound and efficient workplace environment.

Learning Outcomes of FORUM KHAS 2025

Participants will develop a strong understanding of evolving labour laws, tax regulations, and HR compliance. They will learn how to implement LHDN e-invoicing, manage payroll taxation, and adhere to PERKESO & EPF policies. Through expert-led discussions and case studies, attendees will enhance their ability to handle JTK audits, resolve industrial disputes, and optimize workforce management, ensuring full legal compliance and strategic HR operations in Malaysia.

 

Features
  • Date
    June - September 2025
  • Time
    8:30 Am – 6:00 Pm
  • Duration
    2 Days
  • Venue
    21 Venues all over Malaysia.
  • Inclusion
    2 days Seminar at 4/5 Star hotel
    2 Executive Lunch + 2 Coffee Breaks
    Welcome Goody Bags
    4 HRDCorp Accredited Trainers/Speakers
    Participating Govt Dept Officers
    Seminar literatures
    Q&A Sessions
Who Should Attend
  • HR Team | Payroll Team
  • HR Manager | Admin Manager
  • Business Owners | Revenue Manager
  • Accountant & Finance Manager
  • Hotel Manager | Factory Managers
  • Compliance Manager/Executives
  • Directors | Legal Officers
  • L&D Executives | Hiring Manager
  • Consultants | Interns | HR Junior Executives
  • Admin Junior Executives | Asst. Manager
  • Dept. Heads and everyone in the HR & Administrative Positions.
Entry Fee
RM3500.00 per person (published)
RM2150.00 per person (Special Price – Early Bird) : West Malaysia
RM2250.00 per person (Special Price – Early Bird ) : East Malaysia
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Venue & Schedule
FORUM KHAS 2025 LHDN | KWSP | PERKESO | JTK : 2 Days
Bintulu
Park City Hotel
30th June - 1st July 2025
Kuala Lumpur
ST Giles Hotel Mid Valley
3rd & 4th, July 2025
FORUM KHAS 2025 LHDN | KWSP | PERKESO | JTK : 2 Days
Kuantan
Zenith Hotel
7th & 8th, July 2025
IPOH
Impiana Hotel
10th & 11th, July 2025
FORUM KHAS 2025 LHDN | KWSP | PERKESO | JTK : 2 Days
Butterworth
The Light Hotel S.Prai
14th & 15th, July 2025
Seremban
Royale Chulan Hotel
17th & 18th, July 2025
Melaka
Bayview Hotel Melaka
21st & 22nd, July 2025
ASKHRD
Batu Pahat
Katerina Hotel
24th & 25th, July 2025
Miri
Meritz Hotel
4th & 5th, August 2025
ASKHRD
Penang
Cititel Penang
7th & 8th, August 2025
ASKHRD
Kuching
Grand Magherita KCH
11th & 12th, August 2025
Shah Alam
Whydham Klang
14th & 15th, August 2025
Senai ASKHRD
Senai
Impiana Hotel Senai
18th & 19th, August 2025
Langkawi ASKHRD
Langkawi
Bayview Hotel
21st & 22nd, August 2025
Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Hotel KK
1st & 2nd, September 2025
Alor Setar
Grand Alora Hotel
4th & 5th, September 2025
Segamat
VIP Hotel
8th & 9th, September 2025
Kingwood Hotel ASKHRD
Sibu
Kingwood Hotel
11th & 12th, September 2025
ASKRD
Sandakan
Primula Resort
17th & 18th, September 2025
Muar
Classic Hotel Muar
22nd & 23rd, September 2025
Johor Bharu
Ramada Hotel JB
25th & 26th, September 2025
Itinerary
Day 1: Employment Law, Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

Session 1: Employment Act 1955 - Key Amendments & Employer Obligations

    • Overview of recent amendments in the Employment Act 1955.
    • Working hours flexibility, overtime & new statutory entitlements.
    • Handling disciplinary issues& the risk of wrongful termination.
    • Best practices for employment contracts & avoiding misclassification risks.

Case Study: Recent Industrial Court Cases – Common Employer Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Session 2: Industrial Relations Act 1967 - Understanding Workplace Dispute Resolutions

    • Key updates on Industrial Relations Act (IRA) 1967.
    • Employee vs. Employer rights in termination disputes.
    • Constructive dismissal& unfair dismissal claims – How to defend your case.
    • Role of Industrial Courts & Labour Tribunals.

Mock Industrial Court Session: A practical role-play exercise simulating a wrongful dismissal claim.

Session 3: LHDN Tax Compliance – E-Invoicing, Withholding Tax & Audit Readiness

    • Mandatory e-invoicing implementation by LHDN – What businesses must do.
    • Withholding Tax & Tax Deductibility – Common errors & penalties.
    • Recent LHDN audit cases & penalties for misreporting.
    • Tax incentives & benefits for employers in 2025.

Live Q&A with LHDN Officers: Understanding latest tax guidelines & common HR-taxation mistakes.

Session 4: EPF (KWSP) Updates – Contribution Rates & Employer Responsibilities

    • New EPF contribution rates & voluntary contribution schemes.
    • Handling EPF compliance for foreign workers & contract employees.
    • EPF savings withdrawals & its impact on employee retention.

Interactive Discussion: Future of Employee Provident Funds – Should EPF Contributions be Increased?

Session 5: Panel Discussion – HR, Payroll & Tax Compliance Challenges in 2025

    • How companies are adapting to changing tax & employment regulations.
    • Handling multi-jurisdiction payroll tax issues in Malaysia.
    • Legal strategies to mitigate employer liability risks.
Day 2: Social Security, Foreign Workers & Future HR Trends

Session 6: PERKESO & Employee Social Security Updates – Latest Compliance & Coverage

    • PERKESO contributions & coverage expansion for employees.
    • Foreign worker SOCSO compliance – What employers must know.
    • PERKESO Return to Work Program & disability claims.

Real Case Study: Employers penalized for non-compliance – Lessons from recent PERKESO violations.

Session 7: Wage & Working Hours Regulations – Managing Salaries, Overtime & Allowances

    • New guidelines on salary payments & overtime compliance.
    • How to legally structure allowances, benefits & reimbursements.
    • Addressing salary disputes& employer liability for unpaid wages.

Practical Workshop: Calculating Overtime & Allowances Under EA 1955.

Session 8: JTK & Labour Law Compliance – Audits & Penalties for Employers

    • JTK audit process & common employer violations.
    • Legal framework for employee rights & disciplinary actions.
    • Handling employee grievances & preventing legal claims.

Mock Labour Audit Exercise: What to Expect When JTK Inspects Your Company

Session 9: Gig Economy, Contract Workers & Foreign Employment Laws

    • How to manage contract workers & freelance employees legally.
    • Foreign worker hiring procedures & compliance guidelines.
    • Risk of misclassifying gig workers as employees – What employers must know.

Panel Discussion: The Future of Employment Contracts – Full-time vs. Gig Work Models

Session 10: ESG, DEI & Employee Mental Health in Workplace Compliance

    • How Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) policies affect HR compliance.
    • Employer’s role in workplace mental health & legal obligations.
    • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) regulations & workforce policies.

Interactive Discussion: How Employers Can Integrate ESG & Employee Well-being into HR Policies.

Closing Panel Discussion: Future of Labour Laws, Tax & Employment Regulations in Malaysia

    • What’s next for Employment Law & HR compliance in Malaysia?
    • Upcoming LHDN tax reforms – What businesses should prepare for.
    • Managing workforce transformation & AI-driven HR processes.

Final Q&A Session: Ask the Experts – Direct Insights from LHDN, KWSP, PERKESO & JTK Officials.