Chargeable income = annual pay minus RM9,000 individual relief, EPF (up to RM4,000), SOCSO (up to RM350) and other reliefs. Rates run from 0% on the first RM5,000 to 30% above RM2 million; a RM400 rebate applies if chargeable income is RM35,000 or less. SOCSO and EIS are approximated as 0.5% and 0.2% of wages up to RM6,000 (the official tables use wage bands).
FAQ
How much tax on RM7,000 a month in Malaysia?
About RM3,824 a year, leaving roughly RM5,869 a month after EPF, SOCSO, EIS and tax.
Sources (checked 7 Nov 2026): LHDN (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia) tax rates; KWSP, PERKESO contribution rates.