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Registration: 19 July 2019

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last year
Banished

Self-employ Maid from Philippines by Banished

Hi Everyone,I wonder if anyone had the experience of bringing in a maid from the Philippines. A friend who left the country had a maid that I wanted to bring in. She is back in the Philippines and would be willing to come to work in my household. ...

Peter Chong

If you need a house maid, You must get one from an Employment Agency. No two way about it Read More

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Kampung Gorg

Purchase of New Malaysian Car by Kampung Gorg

Are new Malaysian Cars duty free for expats.

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What a Question? Read More

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last year
salmanucit

Working Singapore and frequent visits to Johor Bahru to meet family by salmanucit

Hi all,Because of living expenses (as my family is treated as foreigner, although I am a PR), I am planning to get my children admitted in school in JB and move my family there. I will be frequently visiting them weekly, on visit visa of Malaysia.I ...

Peter Chong

You sound like a complicated person. Less than 100days will make you a Non-Resident in Malaysia. I think 45% taxes. Only thing is that you dont draw a salary in malaysia. you might be let off. Check ith the Tax Dept Please. Read More

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last year
riverstyx47

Employment pass timeline by riverstyx47

Hello, does anyone know how many stages are left in the whole employment pass process? I am told that right now my contract is being sent to LHDN for stamping then after that the EP will be sumitted to the ESD system. Am I close to completing it? ...

Peter Chong

maybe another 2 ¬ 3 weeks Read More

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last year
adamtauro

Stage 1 EP Processing by adamtauro

Hello Folks, I've been living and working here in Malaysia for 8 years now. I was working for one company here for 7 years and with gods' grace i was given an opportunity to work in another company here. I just want to ask how long to ...

Peter Chong

You should rely on a reliable Agent. After all these comments will confuse you further as to what you should do next. Wish you all the best. Read More

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last year
lifevariety

MM2H - medical report and insurance coverage by lifevariety

Good day. For MM2H, I need to get medical report from authorized (registered) clinic or hospital. I also need to get health insurance coverage. Does anyone know any referral about where to get such medical report and insurance coverage at Penang ...

Peter Chong

Best thing to do is to consul your authorized MM2H Agent for advise who to get the Medical Report and the Insurance Coverage. Otherwise you might be one of those cheap skates who did the application on your own. Read More

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last year
billytanuwijaya

Taking freelance work for Other Companies in Malaysia? by billytanuwijaya

Hi all,I'm an Expat and currently holding a work permit for a company in Malaysia. Would it be okay for me to take freelance work from other Malaysian companies? Would there be a work permit issue? Assuming my company has no objection to me taking ...

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@billytanuwijayaHello, It is stipu;ated in your Employment Pass that you are to work in a certain mentioned company and in a certain position. You are not permitted to do anything else for a different company in a different capacity.Clearly defying ... Read More

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last year
GuestPoster29105

SMM2H Approval Time and Process by GuestPoster29105

HiI have applied for SMM2H visa in February 2023. My agent told me it will take max 90 days to get it and collected MYR 8K as a non refundable deposit followed by an agreement stating that I will have to pay MYR 5K upon approval. The agent sent me ...

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@Park SominMr or Ms ParkPlease be more responsible to say that the Malaysian Government does not welcome foreigners.Then why and how did you manage to be able to stay here in Malaysia.Do you have truthful proof that show that the Malaysian ... Read More

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last year
Maulik Suthar

Employment Pass got Approved but dont know the VDR collection process by Maulik Suthar

Hi , I am Maulik Suthar i am from india , i recent got my EP Approved and HR told me to collect VDR from Malaysian Embassy in India. but when i tried to call them no one is answering . so if any one gone through this process please advice. they are ...

Peter Chong

@Maulik SutharYou have a weak HR Team in Malaysia. The least that they can do is to explain the procedures tou you clearly.A VDR ( Visa with reference ) approval should have been issued at the time your Employment Pass was approved. Both the ... Read More

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last year
gimenezcarla37

Living in Johor Bahru / Working in Singapore by gimenezcarla37

Hello,I've just been offered an internship in Singapore for January 2024. I'm planning to move there with my boyfriend, who's coming to do box.We don't want to live in the city center because my office is outside the city center. So we were looking ...

Peter Chong

@gimenezcarla37Well, you main concern of living in JB and working in Singapore is purely based on the fact that living costs are lower and cheaper in JB than in Singapore. It purely a case whether the Malaysian Immigration is acceptable to you ... Read More

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last year
balagi084

EP 1 - Supporting Letter from CIDB by balagi084

Hi, I am out of Malaysia, presently in India. I got an offer from Malaysian construction company as an Manager. My future employer applied through ESD for EP. The application return to company, to request CIDB supporting letter. May i know what is ...

Peter Chong

@balagi084 Likely three to four weeks if the Company Qualifies Read More

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balagi084

EP 1 - Supporting Letter from CIDB by balagi084

Hi, I am out of Malaysia, presently in India. I got an offer from Malaysian construction company as an Manager. My future employer applied through ESD for EP. The application return to company, to request CIDB supporting letter. May i know what is ...

Peter Chong

@balagi084 The time required may be about three to four weeks Read More

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last year
balagi084

EP 1 - Supporting Letter from CIDB by balagi084

Hi, I am out of Malaysia, presently in India. I got an offer from Malaysian construction company as an Manager. My future employer applied through ESD for EP. The application return to company, to request CIDB supporting letter. May i know what is ...

Peter Chong

@balagi084 Yes, All construction related companies when applying Permits for their employees, need to furnish a no objection letter from CIDB.Construction Companies are subjected to this. Other industries have different regulations.Please note Read More

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last year
Zafarhash

Guardian visa by Zafarhash

Hello Forum, I was told by a friend that we could move to Malaysia, enroll the kids into school and apply for guardian visa for the parents. We've got 3 kids aged 8,6,3.5, please advise if we will both get the guardian visa or only one? We are ...

Peter Chong

@Zafarhash One child can apply for one GuardianThrefore you can have two Guardian Passes in your family Read More

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last year
SP6789

Clarification on Release letter /No Objection Certificate (NOC) by SP6789

Can the employer deny the Release letter/NOC even though the employee was residing in Malaysia even before the commencement of employment (Employer did not bring the employee to malaysia) and has completed the contact as signed and agreed? Has any ...

Peter Chong

@SP6789 Yes, The former employer has a right to deny you of a NOC Read More