Time Attendance Machine

Tracking staff attendance manually is messy — paper sign-in sheets get lost, times get disputed, and payroll takes forever to calculate at month end. A time attendance machine fixes all of that. Staff clock in and out automatically, records are stored in the machine, and you get an accurate attendance report without chasing anyone down.

WOW Supplies carries 12 time attendance models from RM450 to RM2,200 across four main types — card-based time recorders, fingerprint attendance systems, face recognition, and time stamp machines. Brands available include Lator, TimeCop, Biosystem, Axpert, and Ronald Jack.

Card-based time recorders (RM450–RM1,100) are the most straightforward — staff insert a time card and the machine stamps or prints the time. Available in analog (printed clock hand format) and digital (printed time in numbers). Models include the Lator LT-50, TimeCop TP-68N/D, Biosystem BX3300A/D, BioSystem iClock 12, and Ronald Jack RJ-3300N. Best for small businesses wanting a simple, low-cost solution with no software required.

Fingerprint time attendance (RM799–RM950) eliminates time cards entirely — staff verify with their fingerprint, which cannot be shared or forgotten. The Axpert A262 Plus and Biosystem A6 both store attendance data digitally for easy report generation. Suitable for SMEs with 20–200 staff.

Face recognition takes it further — the Biosystem FR188 is a cloud-based system with web access, meaning you can monitor attendance from anywhere without needing to physically retrieve data from the machine. Ideal for offices with multiple locations or remote HR management.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Time Attendance Machine Malaysia

What is the difference between analog and digital time recorders?
the difference is the display screen only. An analog time recorder shows the current time on a traditional clock face (hour and minute hands). A digital time recorder shows the time in number format (e.g. 08:32). The way time is printed onto the time card is the same for both. It purely comes down to which clock display your staff are more comfortable reading at a glance.
Should I get a card time recorder or a fingerprint system?
It depends on your staff size and how strictly you need to control attendance. Card time recorders (from RM450) are simple, affordable, and require no software — staff carry a time card and clock in manually. The downside is that cards can be shared, lost, or forgotten. Fingerprint systems (from RM799) solve the buddy-punching problem entirely — only the actual employee can clock in with their own fingerprint. Fingerprint systems also store data digitally, making report generation much easier. For businesses with 10 or fewer staff where trust is not an issue, a card recorder is perfectly fine. For anything larger or where payroll accuracy matters, fingerprint is the better investment.
What is a cloud-based face recognition time attendance system?
The Biosystem FR188 (RM2,200) is a face recognition time attendance machine that connects to a cloud web platform. Instead of downloading data from the machine manually, attendance records are automatically uploaded and accessible via a web browser from anywhere — your phone, laptop, or office computer. This is useful for business owners or HR managers who oversee multiple branches or work remotely and need real-time attendance visibility without being physically at the machine. It also eliminates the need to manage local software installations.
Is a time attendance machine required by Malaysian labour law?
There is no specific law in Malaysia that mandates the use of a time attendance machine, but employers are required under the Employment Act 1955 to maintain accurate records of employee working hours, overtime, and attendance. A time attendance system makes this much easier to comply with — records are automatically timestamped and stored, which protects both employer and employee in the event of a dispute. Many companies find it particularly valuable when calculating monthly overtime claims accurately.
What is a time stamp machine and how is it different from a time recorder?
A time stamp machine (like the Biosystem ETP20) prints the current date and time onto any document you insert — invoices, delivery orders, forms, contracts, received mail. It is not used for staff attendance tracking. A time recorder is specifically designed for employee clock-in and clock-out on time cards. Both machines print timestamps, but they serve completely different purposes — time stamp for document control, time recorder for attendance management.
Do you repair time attendance machines and time recorders?
Yes — WOW Supplies has over 22 years of experience repairing time recorders and time attendance systems. We service card-based time recorders, fingerprint systems, and other attendance machines from most brands. Klang Valley customers can walk in to our service centre in Bandar Bukit Puchong, Selangor. Outstation customers can arrange courier repair — WhatsApp us at 018-207 0021 first to describe the fault. You can also submit a repair request here.