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.testi-sec { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }\r\n    .pleor .testi-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 28px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 48px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .testi-copy .title-stack { margin-bottom: 0; }\r\n    .pleor .testi-cards {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 16px;\r\n      align-items: stretch;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .testi {\r\n      background: var(--lake-pale);\r\n      border-radius: 14px;\r\n      padding: 20px 18px 18px;\r\n      height: 100%;\r\n      min-height: 100%;\r\n      display: grid !important;\r\n      grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto;\r\n      gap: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .testi .qmark {\r\n      font-size: 36px;\r\n      line-height: 1;\r\n      color: var(--lake);\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin: 0 0 8px !important;\r\n      height: 28px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .testi q {\r\n      quotes: none;\r\n      display: block;\r\n      font-size: 13.5px;\r\n      line-height: 1.55;\r\n      color: #222;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      padding: 0 0 16px;\r\n      min-height: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .testi .who {\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      border-top: 1px solid rgba(34,95,96,.15);\r\n      padding-top: 14px;\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      gap: 12px;\r\n      min-height: 74px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .avatar {\r\n      width: 40px;\r\n      height: 40px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: var(--grad);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      place-items: center;\r\n      font-size: 12px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      flex: 0 0 40px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      line-height: 1;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }\r\n    .pleor .testi-meta {\r\n      min-width: 0;\r\n      flex: 1 1 auto;\r\n      padding: 0;\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      gap: 2px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .testi h5 {\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.3;\r\n      white-space: normal;\r\n      overflow-wrap: anywhere;\r\n      word-break: break-word;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .testi .role {\r\n      font-size: 12px;\r\n      color: var(--muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.4;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      min-height: calc(1.4em * 2);\r\n      overflow-wrap: anywhere;\r\n      word-break: break-word;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pleor .trusted { text-align: center; padding: 8px 0 0; }\r\n    .pleor .trusted h3 {\r\n      font-size: 17px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin-bottom: 22px;\r\n      color: #222;\r\n      line-height: 1.4;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .trusted .clients {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      max-width: 980px;\r\n      margin: 0 auto 28px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .awards {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .awards img { height: 70px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }\r\n\r\n    \/* Process *\/\r\n    .pleor .process-wrap { padding: 28px 0 var(--space-2xl); }\r\n    .pleor .process-box {\r\n      background: var(--soft);\r\n      border-radius: 20px;\r\n      padding: 48px 36px 40px;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .process-box .title-stack { margin-bottom: 36px; }\r\n    .pleor .steps {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: flex-start;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      gap: 8px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 36px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .step {\r\n      flex: 1;\r\n      max-width: 260px;\r\n      padding: 0 8px;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .step .n {\r\n      font-size: 40px;\r\n      font-weight: 800;\r\n      background: none;\r\n      color: var(--lake-dark);\r\n      line-height: 1;\r\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .step h3 {\r\n      font-size: 15px !important;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin: 0 0 8px !important;\r\n      color: #111;\r\n      line-height: 1.35;\r\n      min-height: 2.7em;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .step p {\r\n      font-size: 14px !important;\r\n      color: var(--muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.55;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .process-first .step .n {\r\n      font-size: 40px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .roles-panel ul li,\r\n    .pleor .compare-card ul li {\r\n      font-size: 14.5px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.5;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .roles-panel h3,\r\n    .pleor .compare-card h3 {\r\n      font-size: 18px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.3;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .title-stack h2 {\r\n      font-size: 24px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.3 !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .title-stack .intro {\r\n      font-size: 15px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.6 !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .step-arrow {\r\n      width: 36px;\r\n      height: 36px;\r\n      border: 1px solid #C9D4D4;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      place-items: center;\r\n      color: var(--lake-dark);\r\n      margin-top: 18px;\r\n      flex: 0 0 36px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .step-arrow svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }\r\n\r\n    \/* FAQ *\/\r\n    .pleor .faq-sec { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }\r\n    .pleor .faq-sec .title-stack { margin-bottom: 24px; }\r\n    .pleor .faq-list {\r\n      max-width: 820px;\r\n      margin: 0 auto;\r\n      text-align: left;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor details.faq { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }\r\n    .pleor details.faq:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }\r\n    .pleor details.faq summary {\r\n      cursor: pointer;\r\n      list-style: none;\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: space-between;\r\n      gap: 16px;\r\n      padding: 18px 4px;\r\n      font-size: 15.5px;\r\n      font-weight: 600;\r\n      color: #111;\r\n      line-height: 1.35;\r\n      max-width: 100%;\r\n      overflow-wrap: break-word;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor details.faq summary > span:first-child,\r\n    .pleor details.faq summary {\r\n      min-width: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor details.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\r\n    .pleor details.faq summary .plus {\r\n      width: 28px;\r\n      height: 28px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: var(--lake-soft);\r\n      color: var(--lake-dark);\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      place-items: center;\r\n      font-size: 18px;\r\n      font-weight: 500;\r\n      flex: 0 0 28px;\r\n      transition: transform .2s;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor details.faq[open] summary {\r\n      padding-bottom: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor details.faq[open] summary .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }\r\n    .pleor details.faq .answer,\r\n    .pleor details.faq p {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      padding: 0 4px 24px;\r\n      color: var(--muted);\r\n      font-size: 15px;\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n      max-width: 760px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Mid CTA *\/\r\n    .pleor .midcta {\r\n      background: #F5F8F8;\r\n      padding: var(--section-pad) 0;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .midcta::before {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      left: -55px;\r\n      bottom: -70px;\r\n      width: 300px;\r\n      height: 220px;\r\n      background: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 300 220'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%2363B1B1' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='.2'%3E%3Cpath d='M-20 170C55 80 145 75 320 130'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M-10 205C75 120 165 110 320 160'\/%3E%3Ccircle cx='72' cy='115' r='46'\/%3E%3C\/g%3E%3C\/svg%3E\") center \/ contain no-repeat;\r\n      pointer-events: none;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .midcta > .wrap {\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      z-index: 1;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .midcta .title-stack { margin-bottom: 24px; }\r\n    .pleor .midcta .title-stack h2 { color: #111; }\r\n    .pleor .midcta .title-stack .intro { color: #4A5A5A !important; }\r\n\r\n    \/* Contact *\/\r\n    .pleor .contact {\r\n      background: var(--lake-ink);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .contact-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;\r\n      gap: 48px;\r\n      align-items: start;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .contact .title-stack h2 { color: #fff; }\r\n    .pleor .contact .title-stack .intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }\r\n    .pleor .contact-meta {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      gap: 10px;\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\r\n      margin-top: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .contact-meta a { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }\r\n    .pleor .form { display: grid; gap: 4px; }\r\n    .pleor .form label {\r\n      font-size: 13px;\r\n      font-weight: 600;\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);\r\n      margin-top: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .form input, .pleor .form textarea {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      background: transparent;\r\n      border: 0;\r\n      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(99,177,177,.55);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      padding: 10px 0;\r\n      font-size: 15px;\r\n      outline: none;\r\n      border-radius: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .form input::placeholder, .pleor .form textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }\r\n    .pleor .form input:focus, .pleor .form textarea:focus { border-bottom-color: var(--lake); }\r\n    .pleor .form textarea { min-height: 90px; resize: vertical; }\r\n    .pleor .form .btn { margin-top: 24px; justify-self: start; }\r\n\r\n    .pleor footer {\r\n      background: #0A1819;\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n      font-size: 12px;\r\n      padding: 18px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pleor .float-wa { display: none !important; }\r\n    .pl-wa-float-wrap { bottom: 88px !important; }\r\n    @media (max-width: 640px) {\r\n      .pl-wa-float-wrap { bottom: 80px !important; }\r\n    }\r\n    #plwl-overlay .plwl-pop-aside-inner { padding-bottom: 22px !important; }\r\n    #plwl-overlay .plwl-pop-main { padding-top: 20px !important; }\r\n    #plwl-overlay .plwl-phone-wrap .plwl-field-icon { display: none !important; }\r\n    #plwl-overlay .plwl-phone-wrap .plwl-phone-prefix,\r\n    #plwl-overlay .plwl-phone-wrap .plwl-cc,\r\n    #plwl-overlay .plwl-phone-wrap input[type=tel] {\r\n      font-family: inherit !important;\r\n      font-size: 16px !important;\r\n      font-weight: 400 !important;\r\n      letter-spacing: normal !important;\r\n    }\r\n    #plwl-overlay .plwl-phone-wrap .plwl-phone-prefix {\r\n      display: flex !important;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      gap: 8px;\r\n      padding: 0 12px 0 14px;\r\n      background: #f4f6f6;\r\n      border-right: 1px solid #e2e8e6;\r\n    }\r\n    #plwl-overlay .plwl-phone-wrap .plwl-flag {\r\n      width: 22px;\r\n      height: 16px;\r\n      border-radius: 3px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.14);\r\n      display: block;\r\n    }\r\n    #plwl-overlay .plwl-phone-wrap .plwl-flag svg { width: 22px; height: 16px; display: block; }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 1100px) {\r\n      .pleor .products { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }\r\n      .pleor .testi-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }\r\n      .pleor .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n    }\r\n    @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n      .pleor .hero::before {\r\n        top: -35px;\r\n        right: -110px;\r\n        width: 320px;\r\n        height: 250px;\r\n        opacity: .65;\r\n      }\r\n      .pleor .wrap { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }\r\n      .pleor { --section-pad: 48px; }\r\n      .pleor .hero { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }\r\n      .pleor .sec,\r\n      .pleor .coverage,\r\n      .pleor .why,\r\n      .pleor .testi-sec,\r\n      .pleor .midcta,\r\n      .pleor .contact,\r\n      .pleor .faq-sec,\r\n      .pleor .situations,\r\n      .pleor .roles-sec,\r\n      .pleor .process-first,\r\n      .pleor .compare-sec,\r\n      .pleor .include-sec,\r\n      .pleor .models-sec,\r\n      .pleor .need-sec,\r\n      .pleor .timeline-sec { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }\r\n      .pleor .process-box { padding: 36px 20px 32px; }\r\n      .pleor .process-wrap { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }\r\n      .pleor .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }\r\n      .pleor .hero-photo { border-radius: 0; order: -1; }\r\n      .pleor .hero-photo img { aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 10; }\r\n      .pleor .hero-copy { padding-top: 28px; }\r\n      .pleor .coverage-grid, .pleor .contact-grid, .pleor .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .coverage-copy .title-stack { position: static; margin-bottom: 24px; }\r\n      .pleor .products { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px 16px; }\r\n      .pleor .steps { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }\r\n      .pleor .step-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); margin: 0; }\r\n      .pleor .socials { display: none; }\r\n      .pleor .topbar .wrap { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }\r\n      .pleor .topbar-contact { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }\r\n      .pleor .topbar-announce { width: 100%; }\r\n      .pleor .brand-text { display: none; }\r\n      .pleor .navbar .wrap { min-height: 64px; }\r\n      .pleor .brand img { height: 42px; }\r\n      .pleor .type-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .process-box { padding: 36px 20px 32px; }\r\n      .pleor .sec, .pleor .coverage, .pleor .why, .pleor .testi-sec, .pleor .midcta, .pleor .contact { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }\r\n      .pleor .process-wrap { padding: 16px 0 56px; }\r\n    }\r\n    @media (max-width: 640px) {\r\n      .pleor .products { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }\r\n      .pleor .btn { width: 100%; }\r\n      .pleor .form .btn { width: 100%; justify-self: stretch; }\r\n      .pleor .title-stack h1 { font-size: 28px; }\r\n      .pleor .title-stack h2 { font-size: 24px !important; }\r\n    }\r\n  \r\n    \/* WhatsApp CTA icon *\/\r\n    .pleor .btn.wa {\r\n      gap: 10px;\r\n      background: #25D366 !important;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, .28);\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .btn.wa svg {\r\n      width: 20px;\r\n      height: 20px;\r\n      flex: 0 0 auto;\r\n      fill: currentColor;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Process first  -  full-bleed soft band under hero *\/\r\n    .pleor .process-first {\r\n      padding: var(--section-pad) 0;\r\n      background: var(--lake-pale);\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .process-first::before {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      top: 12px;\r\n      right: -55px;\r\n      width: 270px;\r\n      height: 210px;\r\n      background: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 270 210'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%2363B1B1' stroke-width='1.5' opacity='.18'%3E%3Ccircle cx='175' cy='65' r='88'\/%3E%3Ccircle cx='175' cy='65' r='58'\/%3E%3Cpath d='M15 180L95 110L145 155L245 70'\/%3E%3C\/g%3E%3Cg fill='%2363B1B1' opacity='.2'%3E%3Ccircle cx='15' cy='180' r='4'\/%3E%3Ccircle cx='95' cy='110' r='4'\/%3E%3Ccircle cx='145' cy='155' r='4'\/%3E%3Ccircle cx='245' cy='70' r='4'\/%3E%3C\/g%3E%3C\/svg%3E\") center \/ contain no-repeat;\r\n      pointer-events: none;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .process-first > .wrap {\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      z-index: 1;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .process-first .process-box {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(18,40,43,.06);\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .process-first .steps { margin-bottom: 28px; }\r\n    .pleor .process-first .step { max-width: 220px; }\r\n    .pleor .process-first .step .n {\r\n      font-size: 40px;\r\n      background: none;\r\n      color: var(--lake-dark);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* 3 engagement models *\/\r\n    .pleor .models-sec { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }\r\n    .pleor .models {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n      margin-top: 36px;\r\n      align-items: stretch;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      min-width: 0;\r\n      height: 100%;\r\n      text-align: left;\r\n      border: 1px solid #E4EEEE;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model:hover {\r\n      border-color: #B7D6D6;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(18,40,43,.08);\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model-img {\r\n      aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 10;\r\n      background: #f0f0f0;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      flex: 0 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model-img img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 100%;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model-body {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      flex: 1 1 auto;\r\n      padding: 22px 20px 20px;\r\n      min-width: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model-tag {\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n      font-size: 12px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      letter-spacing: .02em;\r\n      color: var(--lake-dark);\r\n      background: var(--lake-soft);\r\n      border-radius: 6px;\r\n      padding: 4px 10px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n      width: fit-content;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model h3 {\r\n      font-size: 20px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      color: #111;\r\n      margin: 0 0 10px;\r\n      line-height: 1.25;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model p {\r\n      font-size: 14.5px;\r\n      color: var(--muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.6;\r\n      margin: 0 0 14px;\r\n      flex: 1 1 auto;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model ul {\r\n      list-style: none;\r\n      margin: 0 0 18px;\r\n      padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model ul li {\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      padding-left: 18px;\r\n      font-size: 13.5px;\r\n      color: #333;\r\n      line-height: 1.45;\r\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model ul li::before {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      left: 0;\r\n      top: .55em;\r\n      width: 7px;\r\n      height: 7px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: var(--lake);\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model .learn-row {\r\n      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);\r\n      padding-top: 12px;\r\n      margin-top: auto;\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: space-between;\r\n      gap: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model .learn { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #222; }\r\n    .pleor .model .learn-ico {\r\n      width: 26px;\r\n      height: 26px;\r\n      border: 1px solid var(--lake-dark);\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      place-items: center;\r\n      color: var(--lake-dark);\r\n      flex: 0 0 26px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .model .learn-ico svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }\r\n\r\n    \/* Who this helps - balanced 2x2 list (not uneven cards) *\/\r\n    .pleor .situations {\r\n      padding: var(--section-pad) 0;\r\n      background: var(--soft);\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .situations::before {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      left: -35px;\r\n      top: 35px;\r\n      width: 230px;\r\n      height: 230px;\r\n      background: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 230 230'%3E%3Cg fill='%2363B1B1' opacity='.16'%3E%3Ccircle cx='20' cy='20' r='3'\/%3E%3Ccircle cx='60' cy='20' r='3'\/%3E%3Ccircle cx='100' cy='20' r='3'\/%3E%3Ccircle cx='140' cy='20' r='3'\/%3E%3Ccircle cx='20' cy='60' 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.situations .title-stack .intro {\r\n      max-width: 640px;\r\n      font-size: 15px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.6 !important;\r\n      color: #445 !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .help-list {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 0 40px;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      padding: 8px 0 0;\r\n      border-top: 1px solid #DCEAEA;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .help-item {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;\r\n      gap: 14px;\r\n      align-items: start;\r\n      padding: 18px 0;\r\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #DCEAEA;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .help-item .n {\r\n      width: 36px;\r\n      height: 36px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: var(--lake-dark);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      place-items: center;\r\n      flex: 0 0 36px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .help-item .help-copy {\r\n      min-width: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .help-item strong,\r\n    .pleor .help-item span {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      font-size: 15px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.55 !important;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .help-item strong {\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      color: #111;\r\n      margin-bottom: 4px !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .help-item span {\r\n      font-weight: 400;\r\n      color: #445;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .sit-note {\r\n      margin: 8px 0 0 !important;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n      font-size: 15px !important;\r\n      color: #445;\r\n      line-height: 1.55;\r\n      max-width: 720px;\r\n      align-self: center;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .sit-grid { display: none; }\r\n\r\n    \/* Why  -  3 columns *\/\r\n    .pleor .why-grid.why-3 {\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n      max-width: 1040px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 1100px) {\r\n      .pleor .models { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .help-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }\r\n      .pleor .why-grid.why-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n    }\r\n    @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n      .pleor .models { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .help-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .why-grid.why-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .process-first,\r\n      .pleor .models-sec,\r\n      .pleor .situations,\r\n      .pleor .include-sec,\r\n      .pleor .compare-sec { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n  \r\n    \/* EOR pillars (what's included) *\/\r\n    .pleor .pillars {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\r\n      gap: 14px;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .pillar {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      border: 1px solid #E4EEEE;\r\n      border-radius: 14px;\r\n      padding: 22px 18px;\r\n      text-align: left;\r\n      min-width: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .pillar .type-ico {\r\n      width: 42px;\r\n      height: 42px;\r\n      border-radius: 10px;\r\n      background: var(--lake-soft);\r\n      color: var(--lake-dark);\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      place-items: center;\r\n      margin-bottom: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .pillar .type-ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }\r\n    .pleor .pillar h3 {\r\n      font-size: 16px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin: 0 0 8px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.3;\r\n      color: #111;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .pillar p {\r\n      font-size: 13.5px;\r\n      color: var(--muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.55;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* EOR vs PEO compare *\/\r\n    .pleor .compare-sec {\r\n      padding: var(--section-pad) 0;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-sec > .wrap {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      gap: 22px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 16px;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card {\r\n      border: 1px solid #E4EEEE;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n      padding: 26px 22px;\r\n      background: var(--lake-pale);\r\n      min-width: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card.peo {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card .tag {\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n      font-size: 12px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      color: var(--lake-dark);\r\n      background: var(--lake-soft);\r\n      border-radius: 6px;\r\n      padding: 4px 10px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card h3 {\r\n      font-size: 22px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin: 0 0 10px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.25;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card p {\r\n      font-size: 14.5px;\r\n      color: var(--muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.6;\r\n      margin: 0 0 14px !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card ul {\r\n      list-style: none;\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card li {\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      padding-left: 18px;\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      color: #333;\r\n      line-height: 1.45;\r\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card li::before {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      left: 0;\r\n      top: .55em;\r\n      width: 7px;\r\n      height: 7px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: var(--lake);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pleor .include-sec {\r\n      padding: var(--section-pad) 0;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .include-sec > .wrap {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      gap: 22px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Mid-page site photos *\/\r\n    .pleor .sec-photo {\r\n      border-radius: 14px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      background: #eaeaea;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18,40,43,.08);\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .sec-photo img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n      object-position: center;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .hero-photo img,\r\n    .pleor .sec-photo img,\r\n    .pleor .card-img img,\r\n    .pleor .timeline-photo img {\r\n      image-rendering: auto;\r\n      transform: translateZ(0);\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .timeline-photo {\r\n      border-radius: 14px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      background: #eaeaea;\r\n      margin-top: 18px;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(18,40,43,.08);\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .timeline-photo img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 3;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card .card-img {\r\n      border-radius: 10px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      margin: 0 0 16px;\r\n      aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 10;\r\n      background: #eaeaea;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .compare-card .card-img img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 100%;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* EOR-only: who does 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12px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .roles-panel h3 {\r\n      font-size: 20px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin: 0 0 14px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.25;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .roles-panel ul {\r\n      list-style: none;\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .roles-panel li {\r\n      padding: 8px 0;\r\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #EEF2F2;\r\n      font-size: 14.5px;\r\n      color: #333;\r\n      line-height: 1.45;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .roles-panel li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\r\n    .pleor .roles-vs {\r\n      align-self: center;\r\n      width: 48px;\r\n      height: 48px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: var(--grad);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      place-items: center;\r\n      font-size: 12px;\r\n      font-weight: 800;\r\n      letter-spacing: .04em;\r\n      flex: 0 0 48px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Includes as numbered row *\/\r\n    .pleor .include-list {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\r\n      gap: 0;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      border: 1px solid #E4EEEE;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .include-item {\r\n      padding: 22px 18px;\r\n      border-right: 1px solid #E4EEEE;\r\n      min-width: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .include-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }\r\n    .pleor .include-item .n {\r\n      font-size: 13px;\r\n      font-weight: 800;\r\n      color: var(--lake);\r\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n      letter-spacing: .04em;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .include-item h3 {\r\n      font-size: 16px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin: 0 0 8px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.3;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .include-item p {\r\n      font-size: 13.5px;\r\n      color: var(--muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.55;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* When to use  -  numbered list, not cards *\/\r\n    .pleor .need-sec {\r\n      padding: var(--section-pad) 0;\r\n      background: var(--lake-pale);\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .need-sec > .wrap {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .need-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 10px 28px;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .need-item {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr;\r\n      gap: 12px;\r\n      align-items: start;\r\n      padding: 12px 0;\r\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #DCEAEA;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .need-item .n {\r\n      width: 28px;\r\n      height: 28px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: var(--lake-dark);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      font-size: 12px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      place-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .need-item strong {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      font-size: 15px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin: 0 0 3px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.3;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .need-item span {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      font-size: 13.5px;\r\n      color: var(--muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.45;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Vertical timeline process (not RPO process-box) *\/\r\n    .pleor .timeline-sec {\r\n      padding: var(--section-pad) 0;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .timeline-sec > .wrap {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr;\r\n      gap: 40px;\r\n      align-items: start;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .timeline-sec .title-stack { position: sticky; top: 100px; }\r\n    .pleor .timeline {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      gap: 0;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n      border-left: 2px solid #D5E8E8;\r\n      padding-left: 22px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .timeline-step {\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      padding: 0 0 26px;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .timeline-step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }\r\n    .pleor .timeline-step::before {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      left: -29px;\r\n      top: 4px;\r\n      width: 14px;\r\n      height: 14px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: var(--lake);\r\n      border: 3px solid #fff;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #D5E8E8;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .timeline-step h3 {\r\n      font-size: 17px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      margin: 0 0 6px !important;\r\n      line-height: 1.3;\r\n    }\r\n    .pleor .timeline-step p {\r\n      font-size: 14.5px;\r\n      color: var(--muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.55;\r\n      margin: 0 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 1100px) {\r\n      .pleor .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .include-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n      .pleor .include-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #E4EEEE; }\r\n      .pleor .include-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }\r\n    }\r\n    @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n      .pleor 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Record support helps you hire in Malaysia without first establishing a local company.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"fit-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"fit-card yes\">\r\n          <span class=\"tag\">What you gain<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Hire in Malaysia with confidence<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Bring on Malaysia-based talent while PeopleLAKE manages the local employment layer: contracts, payroll and statutory administration.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"fit-card\">\r\n          <span class=\"tag\">How it works for you<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Your managers stay in control<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Your managers direct day-to-day work and performance. PeopleLAKE remains the legal employer in Malaysia under the EOR arrangement.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"roles-sec\" id=\"who-does-what\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"title-stack center\">\r\n        <div class=\"badge\">\r\n          <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 0v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.9M16 3.1a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.8\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          Clear responsibilities\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h2>Who does what in an Employer of Record setup<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"intro\">A simple split: you run the business work, we run Malaysia employment administration.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"roles-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"roles-panel\">\r\n          <span class=\"tag\">Your company<\/span>\r\n          <h3>You stay in control of the work<\/h3>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Choose the talent and define the role<\/li>\r\n            <li>Direct day-to-day tasks and performance<\/li>\r\n            <li>Set tools, reporting lines and work scope<\/li>\r\n            <li>Keep business decisions in-house<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"roles-vs\" aria-hidden=\"true\">VS<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"roles-panel eor-side\">\r\n          <span class=\"tag\">PeopleLAKE<\/span>\r\n          <h3>We handle Malaysia employment<\/h3>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Employment documentation and onboarding<\/li>\r\n            <li>Payroll processing<\/li>\r\n            <li>Malaysia statutory contributions (retirement fund, social security and employment insurance)<\/li>\r\n            <li>Ongoing HR compliance and administration support<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"process-first\" id=\"how\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"process-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"title-stack center\">\r\n          <div class=\"badge\">How it works<\/div>\r\n          <h2>From enquiry to employed team in Malaysia<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"intro\">A straightforward process for hiring into Malaysia with local employment support.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"steps\">\r\n          <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"n\">1<\/div><h3>Share your hiring plan<\/h3><p>Tell us the roles, timing and any employment requirements.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"step-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"n\">2<\/div><h3>We employ &amp; second to you<\/h3><p>We hire and employ for you in Malaysia under the EOR model.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"step-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"n\">3<\/div><h3>Your managers supervise<\/h3><p>Your managers direct day-to-day work and performance.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"step-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"n\">4<\/div><h3>We act like your local HR manager<\/h3><p>Payroll, Malaysia statutory contributions and ongoing HR support are handled under EOR.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;\">\r\n          <a class=\"btn wa js-plwl-open\" href=\"#\" role=\"button\" data-service=\"Employer-Of-Record\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M17.472 14.382c-.297-.149-1.758-.867-2.03-.967-.273-.099-.471-.148-.67.15-.197.297-.767.966-.94 1.164-.173.199-.347.223-.644.075-.297-.15-1.255-.463-2.39-1.475-.883-.788-1.48-1.761-1.653-2.059-.173-.297-.018-.458.13-.606.134-.133.298-.347.446-.52.149-.174.198-.298.298-.497.099-.198.05-.371-.025-.52-.075-.149-.669-1.612-.916-2.207-.242-.579-.487-.5-.669-.51-.173-.008-.371-.01-.57-.01-.198 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class=\"badge\">What\u2019s included<\/div>\r\n        <h2>Malaysia employment support in one place<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"intro\">Practical local support so your team can focus on operations, not employment admin.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"compare-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"compare-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"card-img\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplelake.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/peoplelake-malaysia-hr-consultation.jpg\" alt=\"Employment contracts and onboarding support in Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <span class=\"tag\">Employment<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Contracts and onboarding<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Local Malaysia employment documentation and onboarding under the EOR model.<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Employment arrangement setup<\/li>\r\n            <li>Onboarding support for new hires<\/li>\r\n            <li>A clear employer-focused process<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"compare-card peo\">\r\n          <div class=\"card-img\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/peoplelake.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Industries-We-Cover-Banking-Finance.jpg\" alt=\"Payroll and statutory administration in Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <span class=\"tag\">Compliance admin<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Payroll and statutory support<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Monthly payroll administration plus Malaysia statutory contribution handling.<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Payroll processing<\/li>\r\n            <li>Malaysia statutory contributions (retirement fund, social security and employment insurance)<\/li>\r\n            <li>Ongoing HR compliance and administration support<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"situations\" id=\"who\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"title-stack center\">\r\n        <div class=\"badge\">Who this helps<\/div>\r\n        <h2>Built for Australian companies hiring into Malaysia<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"intro\">From your first hire to a growing Malaysia team, with local employment handled by PeopleLAKE.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"help-list\">\r\n        <div class=\"help-item\">\r\n          <div class=\"n\">01<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"help-copy\">\r\n            <strong>Market entry<\/strong>\r\n            <span>Building your first Malaysia roles before establishing a local entity.<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"help-item\">\r\n          <div class=\"n\">02<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"help-copy\">\r\n            <strong>Distributed teams<\/strong>\r\n            <span>Placing Malaysia-based roles while your leadership team manages the work.<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"help-item\">\r\n          <div class=\"n\">03<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"help-copy\">\r\n            <strong>Team scale-up<\/strong>\r\n            <span>Adding permanent or contract headcount with organised local employment support.<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"help-item\">\r\n          <div class=\"n\">04<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"help-copy\">\r\n            <strong>Lean expansion<\/strong>\r\n            <span>Growing in Malaysia without building a full local HR function first.<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"sit-note\">This page is for Australian employers. If you are looking for a job, please use PeopleLAKE recruitment channels.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"faq-sec\" id=\"faq\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"title-stack center\">\r\n        <div class=\"badge\">FAQ<\/div>\r\n        <h2>Common questions about hiring in Malaysia<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"intro\">Clear answers on how Employer of Record support works.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-list\">\r\n        <details class=\"faq\" open>\r\n          <summary>Do we need a Malaysia company to hire staff there?<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"answer\">Under an Employer of Record model, PeopleLAKE can employ staff in Malaysia on your behalf. That can remove the need to set up a local entity before you start hiring. The final structure depends on your plan and compliance requirements.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"faq\">\r\n          <summary>Who is the legal employer?<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"answer\">PeopleLAKE is the legal employer in Malaysia. Your managers direct day-to-day work and performance.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"faq\">\r\n          <summary>What does PeopleLAKE handle?<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"answer\">Typically employment contracts, payroll processing, Malaysia statutory contributions (local retirement fund, social security and employment insurance, commonly known as EPF, SOCSO and EIS), plus ongoing HR compliance and administration support.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"faq\">\r\n          <summary>Can we hire permanent and contract roles?<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"answer\">Yes. 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