The Hidden Cost of DIY Payroll

DIY payroll is quietly draining your business budget and you don't even realize it. Last month I reviewed

three Malaysian companies that spent more money fixing payroll mistakes than they would

have paid outsourcing for an entire year. These weren't small startups, these were established

businesses with leaders who genuinely believed handling payroll in-house was the cost-effective

choice. Then reality hit. One LHDN audit exposed their fragile system. A key employee resignation

revealed compliance gaps they never knew existed. The truth is, the real costs of

DIY payroll hide in places most leaders never look until it's too late. Your so-called savings

might actually be your biggest expense.