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How can an expatriate apply for an Employment Pass?
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An expatriate cannot directly apply for their employment pass. The company who intends to hire the expatriate must apply for the employment pass.
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What are the requirements for applicants to apply for the Employment Pass in Malaysia?
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A：
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For Expatriate/Knowledge/Skilled Worker
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Possesses a degree or higher coupled with a minimum of a3 years’ experience in the relevant sector;
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(2)
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Possesses a Diploma, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the relevant sector; or
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(3)
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Possesses a Technical Certificate or equivalent, alongside a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the relevant sector.
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For Shareholder
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Shareholder(s) are mandated to hold at least 30% equity in the company; and
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(2)
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Must serve as company director and/or holds a significant position within the company.
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What will be the maximum duration granted for Employment Pass in Malaysia?
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Up to 60 months, depending on the contract of employment and upon discretion of the Expatriate Committee.
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Does the company need to first hire local employee before it can submit application for Employment Pass?
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While not explicitly outlined in the guidebook, the company was encouraged to prioritise local hiring or demonstrate efforts to hire locally before seeking to employ foreign workers.
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What is the share capital requirement a company must meet before applying for Employment Pass?
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For registration with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD), the company need to fulfill the minimum paid-up capital requirements as follows:
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Equity
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Paid-Up Capital
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100% Local Owned
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RM250,000
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Joint Venture (minimum foreign equity of 30%)
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RM350,000
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100% Foreign Owned
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RM500,000
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Foreign-owned companies (at least 51% foreign equity) operating in the Wholesale, Retail and Trade (WRT) sectors; or
Foreign-owned companies (at least 51% foreign equity) engaged in unregulated services sub-sectors
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RM1,000,000
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