News in Malaysia
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Malaysia DE Rantau Digital Nomad Pass: Eligibility, Income Evidence, and Application Requirements
Malaysia's DE Rantau digital nomad pass has updated eligibility criteria, income evidence requirements, and application procedures. Applicants should review current requirements before applying.
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Penang, Malaysia: Digital Nomad City Guide
A city guide covering Penang, Malaysia as a destination for digital nomads. The guide covers living and working conditions in the city.
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Malaysia to Require Succession Planning Declarations for MDEC and ESD-Registered Companies from 2027
Under Malaysia's new Expatriate Employment Policy effective June 1, 2026, MDEC and ESD-registered companies must submit a formal Succession Planning declaration starting January 1, 2027. The requirement is being phased in to allow companies time to prepare.
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Malaysia Changes Foreign Knowledge Worker Quota Process for MDEC-Registered Companies
Effective June 3, 2026, MDEC-registered companies in Malaysia must follow a revised process for Foreign Knowledge Worker headcount quota requests, which now requires formal review and supporting documentation. Quota requests will no longer be approved instantly.
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Malaysia Changes Foreign Knowledge Worker Headcount Submission Process
Effective June 3, 2026, companies in Malaysia must submit a Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) Projection Request via the eXpats system, replacing the discontinued FKW Headcount Declaration function. The change was announced by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
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Malaysia Delays Expatriate Succession Plan Requirement Until January 2027
Malaysia's Expatriate Services Division has postponed the new succession plan requirement for expatriate passes to January 1, 2027, as part of a phased implementation. The Revised Expatriate Pass Salary Policy remains on schedule to take effect June 1, 2026.
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Malaysia Clarifies Transitional Rules for Employment Pass Minimum Salary Changes Effective June 2026
Malaysia has confirmed transitional arrangements for the Employment Pass minimum salary revisions taking effect June 1, 2026, including how the new requirements will apply to applications already in progress. The update follows an Expats Service Centre announcement made on May 21, 2026.
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Malaysia Updates Expats System Ahead of Revised Employment Pass Policy in 2026
Malaysia's MDEC is rolling out system updates to the Expats System in preparation for revised expatriate salary and employment pass policies. Effective May 25, 2026, the FKW Headcount Declaration request function will be discontinued as part of this transition.
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Canada Updates Visa Requirements for Indonesian and Malaysian Citizens Effective May 26, 2026
As of May 26, 2026, IRCC has changed visa requirements for eligible Indonesian and Malaysian citizens. Those who have held a Canadian temporary resident visa in the past 10 years, or who currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa, may qualify under revised entry conditions.
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Singapore–Johor Special Economic Zone: Residency and Investment Overview
The Singapore–Johor Special Economic Zone is being compared to the Shenzhen–Hong Kong corridor, framing the cross-border area as a single integrated economic region. The zone is positioned as offering residency and investment opportunities across both sides of the border.
