At the forefront of digital revolutionisation Malaysia has launched the DE Rantau programme aimed specifically towards the digital nomad.

An important step towards the digitization of the work and residence permits will take place from December 1, 2022. All expatriates and their dependents will now be able to submit renewal...

As a foreigner working in Malaysia, there are a number of procedures and rules to follow in order to get a work permit and license. If a company does not comply with the requirements...

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

The Prime Minister of Malaysia announced yesterday at 10:00pm Malaysia Time (GMT+0800) that a Restriction Movement Order (RMO) will take affect from 18 Mar 2020 – 31 March 2020.

The Home Minister, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has announced the launching of the "Premium Visa Programme" on 1 September 2022. The programme which is also known as the "Residency...

We have previously issued an Alert on the relaunch of the Malaysia My Second Home Programme on 11 August 2021 after a hiatus of about one year.

The increase in immigration raids in recent months has highlighted a common occurrence in multiple industries facing a labour shortage. Foreign employees are often found...

Luther Law Firm's Malaysia office provides a comprehensive monthly bulletin covering the latest investor updates, company law developments, and market entry regulations for May 2026. The publication offers critical insights for businesses and legal professionals navigating Malaysia's evolving regulatory landscape.

Article 24 of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia ("Constitution") states that any citizen who has acquired citizenship of another country may be deprived of Malaysian citizenship.

After a hiatus of about a year, the Ministry of Home Affairs of Malaysia relaunched the Malaysia My Second Home Programme on 11 August 2021.

The long-awaited Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 ("Amendment Act 2022") has finally come into force on 1 January 2023.

Nestled on the lush island of Borneo, Sarawak beckons with a harmonious blend of natural splendour, cultural richness and warm hospitality. Its verdant rainforests...

For expatriates wishing to work in Malaysia, they are required to have work permits.

The Securities Commission Malaysia ("SC") has released a Principles-based SRI Taxonomy for Malaysian Capital Market ("SRI Taxonomy") on 12 December 2022.

In accordance with the directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA), the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) requires all companies to shorten their expatriates' passes prior to their permanent departure from Malaysia.

Malaysia’s immigration policies are liberal and welcoming to expatriates. Besides general work permits for expatriates...

Following from the issuance of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Declaration of Infected Local Areas) Order 2020 on 17 March 2020, declaring all States and Federal Territories of Malaysia as infected areas ...

In an earlier article entitled "Citizenship for Adopted Children – A Malaysian Perspective [2013] 1 MLJ xiii", we described the story of a child who was given up for adoption by his biological parents and was subsequently ...