Effective immediately, the Malaysian government has required
employers to submit a Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) form
with the financial information updated for the current year with
any Professional Visit Pass or Employment Pass applications filed
with the State Immigration Department in East Malaysia (Sarawak).
Employers must ensure that their status is marked as
“Existing” on the first page of the SSM form.
Previously, the financial information was not required to be
updated for the current year. Companies that are unable to provide
the updated financial information must provide proof (i.e.,
pre-lodgment receipt) that they have completed the audit process
and are awaiting an update in the SSM system. The Sarawak
immigration authorities will place applications on hold if
employers fail to comply with this requirement.
