About Agensi Pekerjaan PMA Sdn Bhd

PMA has matched domestic helpers with Malaysian families since 1993. JTKSM-licensed, three branches, one standard: every placement done correctly, legally, and with ongoing support for both the family and the helper.

Our History

Agensi Pekerjaan PMA Sdn Bhd (PMA) was established in 1993 in Penang, when the domestic helper placement industry in Malaysia was still young and largely unregulated. PMA's founders recognised that families seeking domestic help needed a trustworthy, accountable intermediary — not just a transactional broker.

Over 30 years and thousands of placements later, PMA operates from three branches — Penang (head office), Puchong (Selangor), and Alor Setar (Kedah) — each staffed by consultants with deep familiarity with their local communities and the specific needs of families in their area.

The agency is registered with JTKSM (Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia), the Department of Labour under the Ministry of Human Resources, and holds a current valid licence. Our licence number is displayed below and in every branch.

JTKSM Licence

JTKSM Licence No: KL-0049/93

You can verify our licence status on the JTKSM portal (jtksm.mohr.gov.my). We encourage all families to check any agency's licence before engaging their services.

Our Three Branches

Penang (Head Office)
223D, Burmah Road, 10050 George Town, Penang
04-229 9399 · Mon–Fri 9am–6pm
Puchong, Selangor
17-2, Jalan Puteri 2/1, Bandar Puteri Puchong, 47100 Puchong
016-4102 999 · Mon–Fri 9am–7pm
Alor Setar, Kedah
No 132, Jalan Lencong Barat, Taman Sri Tandop, 05400 Alor Setar
04-772 6199 / 012-4232 999 · Mon–Fri 9am–6pm

What We Place For

PMA places Indonesian and Filipino domestic helpers across three primary care categories:

Many placements combine elements of all three. We discuss the full scope of duties at the consultation stage so that the helper who arrives knows exactly what is expected, and the family knows exactly what they are receiving.

Our Team

Ms Shirley Yap

Director — Penang Head Office

Ms Yap has been associated with PMA's Penang office for many years and is the most frequently referenced consultant in client reviews. She handles matching, documentation, and ongoing placement support for Penang-area families. She has overseen hundreds of placements for Penang-area families, with particular focus on elderly care and multi-generational households.

Puchong Branch Manager

Branch Manager — Puchong, Selangor

Contact the Puchong branch for staff information.

Alor Setar Branch Manager

Branch Manager — Alor Setar, Kedah

Contact the Alor Setar branch for staff information.

We are requesting real staff photos, JTKSM licence certificate scan, and JTKSM licence number from the business owner. These will be added to this page as soon as confirmed. Until then, markers indicate information awaiting official confirmation.


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