The Malaysian Immigration Department is requiring employers whose foreign nationals are changing Employment Pass categories to submit a "change of category letter" at the approval stage of the application...

The Hiring Outcome Report for the MyFutureJobs portal can now be submitted online via the portal itself, as opposed to via email to the MyFuture Jobs officer.

Following automatic approval process implemented for Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projections, employers of foreign workers in Malaysia can submit their headcounts...

Companies registered under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) must now obtain pre-approval from the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia...

Update July 25, 2024: Companies operating in Iskandar that require Supporting Letters from Approving Agencies/Regulatory Bodies to apply for new and renewal Employment Passes (EP) must now submit...

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Diana Nehro (shareholder, New York/Boston), who is the chair of the Cross-Border Practice Group, and Skye Hao (associate, Atlanta)...

Caretaker Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced a Public Holiday on 18 & 19 November 2022, in order to allow Malaysians to fulfil their responsibility to vote...

Malaysia will require employers to register with the appropriate government authorities as part of the process for hiring foreign national employees.

Effective Nov. 1, 2025, Employment Pass (EP) applications in Malaysia's eastern state of Sarawak must be submitted via a new online platform. Previously, Sarawak work permit applications...

On 6 June 2025, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board announced that all employment contracts executed from 1 January 2025 onwards will be subject to mandatory stamp duty.

Effective November 1, 2020, all companies (including those registered both with ESD and with MDEC) intending to apply for new or renewal employment permits for foreign workers are required...

On March 23, 2021, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Department of Labour of Peninsular Malaysia announced that companies that employ foreign nationals in Malaysia are required to register and update their work locations and employment information.

Facts GMP Kaisar Security (M) Sdn Bhd ("Appellant") entered into a contract with a private limited company where GMP would provide the service of armed personal bodyguards. Subsequently, the Appellant

The Industrial Court has recently affirmed the dismissals of two technicians who submitted falsified hotel receipts in support of outstation travel claims.

The Minimum Wages Order 2012 (MWO 2012) went into effect on January 1, 2013. The accompanying guidelines—"Guidelines on the Implementation of the MWO 2012"

Effective June 4, 2024, the process for Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection applications will be simplified, resulting in instant approvals.

It is well established in a plethora of Industrial Court authorities that an employee must avoid any conflict of interests or even potential conflict of interests with his or her employer.

The employee was hired as the Regional Sales Manager. He was tasked with leading a team of sales executives. His initial 6-month probationary period was extended due to performance issues.

Effective July 1, 2024, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) will require companies under its purview to file several additional immigration-related applications through the ESD online platform.

Facts Ismail Nasaruddin (the "Appellant") was an employee of Malaysian Airline System Bhd ("MAS") for 25 years. At the material time, he was also the President of the National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia ("NUFAM").