
ABOUT PAPA
Established in 1994, Persatuan Agensi Pekerjaan Malaysia (Association of Employment Agencies Malaysia) better known as "PAPA", is a leading association for licensed employment agencies for foreign workers in Malaysia.
Mission
PAPA's mission is to promote and facilitate the fair and legal recruitment of foreign workers, while protecting the rights and interests of our members. We aim to achieve this by working closely with the Malaysian government and other stakeholders to develop and implement policies and practices that ensure the legal and responsible recruitment of foreign workers. We will also provide education and training to our members to improve their skills and knowledge in the field of foreign worker recruitment.
Vision
Our vision is to create a transparent and accountable foreign worker recruitment industry in Malaysia. We envision a future where licensed employment agencies operate in a fair manner, and foreign workers recruited in a transparent and responsible way. We believe that by upholding high standards of professionalism and integrity, we can help build a thriving foreign worker recruitment industry that benefits all stakeholders involved.

Our Services

Integrate All Licensed Private Employment Agencies

Collaboration with the Malaysian Government

Platform for Communication and Advocacy

Enforcement of Disciplinary Measures
ADMINISTRATION OF THE ASSOCIATION
A Committee elected during the Annual General Meeting every three (3) years comprising a President, a Deputy President, two (2) Vice Presidents and eight (8) Committee Members, runs the affairs of the Association.
The President, in concurrence with the elected committee, can appoint a Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, a Treasurer and four (4) Committee Members.
For the latest period for Year 2024-2027, the following persons have been elected/appointed to the Committee:-

Dato' Foo Yong Hooi
president

Puan Mas Torah Binti Naim
deputy president

Mr Suresh Silvaraja
vice president 1

Mr Tan Yee Khai
vice president 2

Ir Tan Kim Thin
secretary general

Mdm B Premlathar
assistant secretary general

Dato' Chua Lay Tong, JP
TREASURER
DIVISION HEADS

Mr Yan Chin Yik
local placement

Ms Law Zenna
foreign domestic helpers

Mr Low Cheng Loong
foreign workers
ELECTED MEMBERS

Dato' Ho Yong Kong

Mr Yap Wei Kwok

Ms Lee Siow Chui

Mejar (PA) Dato’ Sandanatavan

Mr Sukhbir Singh Sekhon
APPOINTED MEMBERS

Mdm Elaine Sim Ee Sze

Mr Ng Kae How
