🧲 Top 8 Recruitment agencies & headhunters in Malaysia (2026)

The best recruitment agencies & headhunters in Malaysia in 2026, by our editorial score, are Asia Recruit, CityRecruit and Talent Houz. Last updated 31 October 2026 · How we rank

Recruitment agencies and executive search firms for permanent, contract and executive hiring.

1. 1

   Asia Recruit

   📍 UOA Business Park, Shah Alam, Selangor · Founded 2003

   Shah Alam-headquartered agency founded in 2003, operating as Agensi Pekerjaan Asia Recruit Sdn Bhd (JTKSM 230C) with a Melaka branch (JTKSM 512A).

   Best for: Selangor and Melaka employers hiring permanent or contract staff.

   ✔ JTKSM
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2. 2

   CityRecruit

   📍 Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru, Johor · Founded 2000 · 👥 11-50

   Johor Bahru agency established in 2000, trading as Agensi Pekerjaan CityRecruit Sdn Bhd and serving employers in Malaysia and Singapore.

   Best for: Johor and Singapore employers hiring across executive and blue-collar roles.

   ⚠️ details not yet verified
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3. 3

   Talent Houz

   📍 Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, Penang

   Staffing and recruitment firm operated by Tetap Hangat Reliance Sdn Bhd, with Klang and Bayan Lepas branches and a stated JTKSM Licence C (068).

   Best for: Penang and Selangor manufacturers and employers needing placement or contract staff.

   ✔ JTKSM
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4. 4

   Hays Malaysia

   📍 KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

   Malaysian office of UK-listed Hays, with offices at KLCC and Bandar Sunway and EA licence JTKSM 229C stated in its site footer.

   Best for: Companies recruiting professional and specialist staff in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

   ✔ JTKSM⚠️ details not yet verified
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5. 5

   Michael Page Malaysia

   📍 Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur

   Malaysian arm of PageGroup, operating as Agensi Pekerjaan Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd with PEA licence JTK2426 shown on its site.

   Best for: Employers hiring mid-to-senior professionals in finance, technology, sales and other white-collar functions.

   ✔ JTKSM⚠️ details not yet verified
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6. 6

   PERSOL Malaysia

   📍 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

   Malaysian business of Japan-based PERSOL (formerly PERSOLKELLY), with its office at Menara AIA Sentral.

   Best for: Employers, including Japanese multinationals, seeking recruitment and staffing support in the Klang Valley.

   ⚠️ details not yet verified
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7. 7

   TIMESCONSULT

   📍 Bayan Baru, Bayan Lepas, Penang

   Recruitment firm with offices at Northpoint, Mid Valley City (KL) and One Precinct, Bayan Baru (Penang), plus Singapore and Thailand.

   Best for: Employers hiring in both the Klang Valley and Penang.

   ⚠️ details not yet verified
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8. 8

   ManpowerGroup Malaysia

   📍 Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur

   Operates in Malaysia through several entities including Agensi Pekerjaan Manpower Recruitment Sdn Bhd and Experis (M) Sdn Bhd at Mid Valley City.

   Best for: Employers needing a mix of permanent hiring, temporary staffing and IT contractors.

   ⚠️ details not yet verified
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