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Malaysia Introduces ePASS: The Malaysian government has launched the ePASS, a digital Employment Pass, to streamline the work visa process for foreign professionals in 2025.
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Digital Transformation: ePASS replaces traditional visa stickers with a downloadable and printable digital format, aligning with global immigration trends.
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Increased Visa Fees: Visa fees for Employment Passes and related dependent or long-term visit passes have increased significantly in 2025.
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Mandatory Role Change Procedure: Professionals switching job roles or EP categories within Malaysia must now have their previous pass canceled, ensuring transparency.
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Internship Quotas Implemented: Companies hiring foreign workers under EP must provide internships for Malaysians in a 1:3 ratio, effective until the end of 2025.
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Three EP Categories Defined:
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Category I: Salary above RM 10,000, valid up to 5 years.
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Category II: Salary between RM 5,000 – 9,999, valid up to 2 years.
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Category III: Salary between RM 3,000 – 4,999, valid 1 year (renewable twice).
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Employer-Driven Application Process: Employers handle the full application process, including job offer verification and regulatory approvals.
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Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must have a valid job offer from a Malaysian company registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD), possess relevant qualifications, and meet the salary threshold for the EP category.
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Sector-Specific Approvals Required: Additional regulatory approvals are necessary for industries like healthcare, IT, or manufacturing.
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Enhanced Processing Efficiency: The introduction of ePASS aims to improve processing speed and efficiency, benefiting both employers and foreign professionals.
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