What the government charges you, per worker.
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Construction sector
What the government charges, before anyone's fee.
These are published government figures for construction. Know them before anyone quotes you. A single all-in price you cannot break down is a price you cannot check.
Construction levy
RM1,850
per worker, per year
Same band as manufacturing, services and mining.
KESUMA / FWCMS levy schedule, as reported by industry sources. Source, checked 14 August 2026.
Security bond
RM1,500
per worker, one time
Lodged with Immigration before the calling visa is issued. The rate is set by nationality — check yours before you budget.
Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia, security bond and bank guarantee rates. Source, checked 14 August 2026.
Permit processing
4–6
weeks, typical
From approved quota to permit in hand, when nothing is queried.
Industry-reported typical range, not a published service standard. Source, checked 14 August 2026.
Non-compliance ceiling
RM50,000
per worker
Assessed against the employer, not against the agent.
Employment Act 1955 and related worker accommodation legislation. Source, checked 14 August 2026.
These are per worker. You pay them yourself, straight to the official portals. If anyone offers to pay the levy for you, stop there. One thing worth being clear about: you do not pay the levy first. Nothing is due before your quota is approved.
How quota works now
eQuota changed the rules in July 2026.
Quota applications now go through KESUMA's eQuota system. Case-by-case approval is gone. Two things follow. Your application has to be right the first time. And anyone claiming a connection that speeds it up is describing something that no longer exists.
The construction opening is described for G4 and above. What is not clear is whether the 100-worker condition means your whole payroll or one application. We have asked, and we publish the question as unanswered rather than guess.
What your file needs before you submit
Company registration documents
Your SSM records must match the applying company exactly. Mismatched names are a common rejection.
CIDB registration and grade
Current, not expired. Your grade decides what you can apply for.
Sector approval for construction
Project papers that back up the number of workers you are asking for.
Act 446 accommodation evidence
Certified housing that meets the minimum standard. Sort it before you apply, not after workers land.
Justification for the headcount
A number that matches real project work. Asking for too many attracts attention you do not want.
Reviewed 14 August 2026. Rates and rules change — confirm the current position with KESUMA or with us before budgeting.
Check your position
We will tell you if your file is ready.
Free, in writing, before you commit to anyone.