Malaysia- Immigration Update

On April 13, 2022, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) announced some new immigration changes for all companies registered with MDEC.

These new developments are listed below:

• Returned Applications:
  • Update from MDEC:
    • Companies must reply within 6 months from the return date
    • Failure to do so will relinquish the application void and the company will be required to re-apply i.e. a new application must be filled out
    • Processing fees paid during submission will not be refunded
  • The Corporate Lab's comments:
    • No mention on which return date as there could be instances where more than one return is made by MDEC.
    • To be prudent, we advise that companies follow the first return date.
• Cancellation of Pass:
  • Update from MDEC
    • Companies must get the physical cancellation done on the Employment Pass (EP), Dependant Pass (DP) and/or Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) of expatriates and their dependents who are permanently leaving Malaysia.
    • Physical cancellation here means cancellation via submission of the original passports
  • The Corporate Lab's comments:
    • No mention if remote cancellation i.e. cancellation without original passports is still allowed.
    •  We advise that companies follow the physical cancellation process unless in situations that are unavoidable such as emergencies where documentary proof mus then be provided.
• eVisas
  • Update from MDEC:
    • For any inquires on eVisa, companies can contact [email protected] or refer to the Live Chat Support at https://malaysiavia.imi.gov.my/evisa/evia.jsp
  • The Corporate Lab's comments:
    • Self-explanatory

source:Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation

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