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The Malaysian government has reminded employers registered on the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) online portal to submit their Employment Pass (EP) and Professional Visit Pass (PVP) quota projections for 2023.
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Additional Information: More information regarding the 2023 projections application process is available here.
BAL Analysis: Companies should plan to submit their projections as soon as possible to avoid possible delays.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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The Malaysian government has launched a program called PLS@XPATS, allowing qualifying foreign nationals to work in Malaysia during short-term visits.
Additional Information: Visa-required foreign nationals must obtain a Visa Without Reference (VTR) at their local Malaysian embassy or consulate or apply for an e-visa through this website to enter the country through the PLS@XPATS program.
BAL Analysis: Malaysian authorities launched the PLS@XPATS program to shorten the processing times for qualifying foreign nationals, giving them work authorization more quickly than other programs.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
The Malaysian government has introduced a Digital Nomad visa.
BAL Analysis: The new visa was created to bring more foreign national “digital nomads” to the country to stimulate the economy, create jobs and help the country recover financially from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Malaysian government has lifted its COVID-19 entry requirements for all travelers.
Additional Information: Travelers can download and use the MySejahtera application before or after arrival in Malaysia to track their COVID-19 risk status while staying in Malaysia. More information regarding health policies for those who test positive for COVID-19 while in Malaysia is available here.
BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Malaysian government has announced that it will ease its COVID-19 entry and quarantine requirements for travelers arriving in Malaysia.
Additional Information: Travelers under the age of 18, regardless of their vaccination status, will be exempt from the post arrival testing and quarantine requirements. More information regarding Malaysia’s COVID-19 entry and health policies is available here.
The Malaysian government has exempted certain work pass holders from needing to get MYEntry or MYTravelPass permissions to enter Malaysia.
BAL Analysis: The Malaysian government intends to streamline application process for the applying for the passes listed above.
The Malaysian government has updated its entry and quarantine requirements for travelers arriving in Malaysia.
Additional Information: Travelers will be released form their quarantine once they receive a negative PCR or antigen test taken near the end of their designated quarantine period. More information regarding entry and health policies is available here.
The Malaysian government has provided additional information on the new features and services available on the Expatriate Service Division (ESD) portal.
Additional Information: The Malaysian government announced the changes to the ESD portal in early October. The ESD Satellite Center at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport will open on Dec. 1. The process for Transfer of Endorsement (TOE) remains unchanged at this time.
BAL Analysis: BAL will continue to monitor changes to ESD-related services and will provide more information as it becomes available.
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The Malaysian government has announced that foreign nationals who hold a Long-Term Visit Pass will be able to enter the country without having to apply through My Travel Pass (MTP) or MyEntry.
Additional Information: Individuals who hold a Social Visit Pass, expired Long-Term Visit Pass, Application for Employment Pass (Category I, II, III)/Resident Pass-Talent (RP-T)/Dependents/Foreign Maid and Professional Visit Pass (newly approved) or Short-Term Business Traveler Pass must apply through MTP or MyEntry before entering the country.
BAL Analysis: Malaysian entry procedures remain subject to existing immigration rules, health protocols and quarantine requirements implemented by the Ministry of Health. BAL will continue to monitor entry procedure developments and will provide more information as it becomes available.
The Malaysian government has reminded employers registered with the Malaysia Digital Economy Cooperation (MDEC) to submit their Foreign Knowledge Workers (FKW) projections for 2022.
Additional Information: MDEC companies can submit their FKW projections throughout 2022 based on their hiring needs. Companies cannot apply for new or renewal employment passes without submitting a FKW projection.
In addition to submitting 2022 FKW projections in November, companies have until Nov. 14 to submit FKW projections for the rest of 2021. Companies should ensure that they select the correct year, 2021 or 2022, when submitting their FKW projections.