MY Trusted Background Checks Malaysia

Trusted Background Checks for Malaysia
Because Every Hire Matters

Avvanz is a multi-award-winning HRTech platform trusted by over 6,000+ organizations for identity verification, employment and reference checks, education verification, and more. We ensure full compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, offer quick onboarding, and charge no setup fees.

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Personal Data Protection Act 2010

ISO 27001 Certified

ISO 27701 Certified

SOC 2 Type II

Dedicated Client Rep

No Setup Fees

At a Glance

6,000+

Global Clients

20+

Check Types

150+

Countries

95%

Verification Success Rate

What We Cover

Identity Checks Employment History verification Education verification Criminal Checks Credit Checks Civil Litigation Financial Probity Checks

Malaysia’s Regulatory Framework

Built Around Malaysia’s Law

All verifications conducted by Avvanz are aligned with Malaysia's legal and compliance framework. This helps organizations maintain secure, compliant, and fair hiring practices.

Under Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010, Avvanz prioritizes obtaining explicit candidate consent, secure data handling, and responsible processing of personal information in every background check, ensuring a compliant, auditable verification process.

PDPA Act

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010

Malaysia’s primary data privacy law regulates how businesses collect, use, share, and protect personal data. Under the PDPA, companies must obtain candidate consent, safeguard personal information, and use it only for lawful and relevant hiring purposes.

Employment Act

Employment Act 1955

The Employment Act governs employment standards and employer-employee practices in Malaysia. Employers are expected to conduct fair, relevant, and non-discriminatory background screening during the hiring process.

Computer Crimes Act

Computer Crimes Act 1997

Malaysia’s cyber law addresses unauthorized access, misuse of computer systems, identity-related cyber offenses, and digital security violations. The regulations support secure handling of electronic records and sensitive candidate information during verification processes.

Full Suite

Built for Global Hiring. Over 20+ check types, covering 150+ countries — all from one platform.

From identity checks to sanctions screening, cover every candidate — wherever they come from, we've got it covered.

Education Verification

Education credential verification is required when academic qualifications are essential.

Institution Accreditation Check

To ensure education from higher education institutions or programs meets acceptable quality levels.

Professional Qualifications/Memberships

Ensures every regulated role is backed by verified licenses, memberships, and industry certifications, building trust and credibility.

Employment Details Verification with HR

Employment history confirmation is limited to the employer's name, job title, and period of employment.

Resume or CV Comparison Check

Identifies inconsistencies between submitted resumes and verified candidate information.

Bankruptcy Check

In financial and leadership positions, this is a key tool for uncovering any past insolvency, helping to ensure trust and reliability.

Credit Check

Conducted with the candidate's consent with financial related roles and PDPA 2010.

Financial Regulatory Check

Verifies regulatory compliance and financial misconduct records for regulated industries.

Adverse Media Check

Screens publicly available media sources for reputational, fraud and compliance risks.

Global Watch List And Sanctions

Checks candidates against international sanctions, watchlists, and compliance databases.

Office Of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Candidates are screened against international anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions databases.

Criminal or Criminality Check

We will conduct criminal record checks solely when required by law and will use only information provided by the candidate.

Civil Litigation Check

Identifies involvement in civil court cases relevant to employment risk assessment.

Legal Right to Work

Verifies the candidate's eligibility to work in Malaysia and ensures compliance with work pass requirements.

Social Media Checks

Reviews publicly available online presence for reputational and behavioral concerns.

Conflict of Interest/Directorship

This process identifies undeclared directorships, business interests, or potential conflicts of interest.

Drug Testing

This is primarily conducted in safety-sensitive industries such as healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.

Identity Check

Identity will be verified using the MYKAD, biometrics or passport details provided by the candidate.

Driving License

Validates driving license authenticity for logistics, transport, and operational roles.

Sector Expertise

Malaysia's Top Hiring Industries

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Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

Compliance, risk, analyst, and tech roles. Constant hiring because of regulations and expansions.

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Technology

Both multinational corporations and startups hire aggressively in IT and technology.

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Healthcare

Every new hire affects healthcare teams, patient safety, and organizational trust. Background checks help ensure patients receive care from reliable medical professionals and staff.

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Business Process Outsourcing

Assign individuals to roles based on risk level, applying appropriate background checks as needed.

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Education

Background verification in education safeguards students, ensures staff are qualified, and upholds institutional integrity in every role.

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Oil & Gas

The Oil & Gas industry employs diverse professionals, making effective workforce management and background screening essential.

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Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Manufacturing

Due to frequent staff turnover, fast hiring, effective onboarding, and engaging training solutions are essential.

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Retail

Efficient hiring, comprehensive onboarding, and thorough background checks are essential for minimizing the financial impact of stock loss.

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Others

Avvanz delivers customised solutions for a wide range of industries, drawing on our extensive domain expertise.

Why Choose Avvanz

The Smarter Way to Screen in Malaysia

We're a technology-led HRTech partner - not a form-heavy, slow-moving agency. ScreenGlobal is built to get you screening in minutes, not weeks.

Quick setup and Easy Onboarding

Quickly screen candidates and place orders to avoid setup delays and lengthy onboarding.

Unlimited Attempts at Source

Avvanz offers unlimited attempts.

Cost-effective at short turn-around-time

Cost effective screening with consultancy, automation and faster turn around.

Global Coverage with Local Expertise

Focus on background checks, Malaysia ensures local compliance and accuracy.

6K+

Global Clients

20+

Check Types

150+

Countries

95%

Verification Success Rate

Under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, always obtain clear consent and disclose the screening purpose, the data usage, and the candidate's rights.

FAQ

Pre-Employment Background Checks in Malaysia:
Common Questions

Practical answers for Malaysian HR teams and hiring managers.

Background checks, conducted by verification organizations, confirm a candidate’s educational, professional, and employment history and more to ensure you hire qualified individuals.

In Malaysia, background checks require consent and must comply with the relevant legal requirements for the job.

Common red flags in background checks include discrepancies in candidate-provided information, such as employment mismatches, fake degrees, unexplained employment gaps, negative references, and criminal records.

A background check collects information to verify a candidate’s identity, qualifications, and employment history.

The primary issue is data mismatches provided by candidates, such as variations in names or addresses.

MY Knowledge Hub

Background Checks

What Are Background Checks and Why Are They Important in Malaysia?

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Trusted Background Checks for MalaysiaBecause Every Hire Matters