Malaysia Launches New MIDA Expatriate System (MES) Effective March 16, 2026
Malaysia has rolled out a major transformation in expatriate processing for companies in the Manufacturing sector and Selected Services Sector. Effective March 16, 2026, the
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 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 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 Updates Position List for PVP Applications
Malaysia’s current list of positions for Professional Visit Pass (PVP) applications in the ESD Online system will be realigned effective September 1, 2025. List of
Read More »China & Malaysia Visa-Free Travel Agreement Now in Effect (July 2025)
On July 17, 2025, the mutual visa waiver agreement between the governments of China and Malaysia took effect. According to the agreement, people holding valid ordinary
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