[MY] Normal Remuneration vs. Additional Remuneration

Modified on Mon, 25 Sep, 2023 at 11:35 AM

This guide will explain the difference between normal remuneration and additional remuneration for Malaysia payroll. Kindly refer to the details below:

 

A. Normal remuneration refers to monthly fixed remuneration paid to an employee whether the amount is fixed or variable. 

 

B. Additional remuneration is any payment paid to an employee either in one lump sum, periodical, in arrears, non fixed payment or any additional payment to a current month’s normal remuneration. The additional remuneration includes:

 

  • Overtime allowance

  • Bonus/incentive

  • Arrears of salary or any other arrears paid to an employee

  • Employee’s share option scheme (if employee opts for MTD deduction)

  • Tax borne by employer

  • Gratuity

  • Compensation for loss of employment

  • Ex-gratia

  • Director’s fee (not paid monthly)

  • Commissions

  • Allowances (variable amount either paid every month or not)

  • Any other payment in addition to normal remuneration for current month

Source: hasil.gov.my

 

The main difference between normal and additional remuneration will be the EPF calculation

 

The EPF for additional remuneration are calculated separately from normal remuneration in the LHDN PCB calculatorFor example:

 

Salary: RM5000
EPF: RM550

 

Bonus: RM400
EPF: RM44

 

In the calculator, the EPF will be included in its own respective columns based on the remuneration type:

 

When creating a new pay item, you can select the remuneration type in the pay item settings. 

 



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