Malaysia Extends 1:3 Internship Policy Pilot Until May 2026
On March 31, 2026, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia introduced the 1:3 Internship Policy, and announced that the pilot phase,
Read More »Malaysia Announces Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 Operating Hours for ESD and MDEC
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD/MYXpats Centre) and the MDEC Expats Service Centre have issued official notices on operating hours, cut‑off dates, and
Read More »Malaysia Removes “Existing Investor” Category from Investor Pass Program in 2026
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department has announced that, effective March 13, 2026, the “Existing Investor” category under the
Read More »Malaysia Releases Updated Expatriate Employment Salary Policy and FAQ Effective 1 June 2026
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD), in coordination with multiple Malaysian government agencies, has issued an updated Revised Expatriate Salary Policy and
Read More »Malaysia Releases Official FAQ on New Expatriate Employment Policy
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) has recently issued an official FAQ providing further clarification on the new expatriate employment policy that accompanies Malaysia’s
Read More »Malaysia Extends 1:3 Internship Policy Pilot to March 31, 2026
On January 21, 2026, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia announced that the pilot phase of the 1:3 Internship Policy, originally
Read More »Malaysia Revises Minimum Salary for Employment Pass Applications Effective June 1, 2026
On January 11, 2026, the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (Kementerian Dalam Negeri – KDN – MOHA) has announced significant changes to the minimum salary
Read More »Malaysia Launches Expatriate Projection Requests for 2026
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced that, starting December 15, 2025, companies that are registered on the ESD
Read More »Malaysia Implements Mandatory Pass Shortening and Exit Clearance for Expatriates
Effective November 18, 2025, the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), under the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA), has introduced stricter compliance
Read More »Malaysia Launches Enhanced Online Document Sighting for Expatriate Applications
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced that, effective August 7, 2025, it will introduce an enhanced Online Document
Read More »Malaysia Launches Enhanced Online Interview Tool for Expat Applications
On July 30, 2025, the Expatriate Services Division of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced that, effective August 6, 2025, it will introduce an enhanced
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