Peter Chong
Malaysian citizen
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Registration: 19 July 2019
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. ...
If you need a house maid, You must get one from an Employment Agency. No two way about it Read More
Purchase of New Malaysian Car by Kampung Gorg
Are new Malaysian Cars duty free for expats.
What a Question? Read More
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 ...
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
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? ...
maybe another 2 卢 3 weeks Read More
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
@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
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 ...
@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
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 ...
@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
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 ...
@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
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 ...
@balagi084 Likely three to four weeks if the Company Qualifies Read More
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 ...
@balagi084 The time required may be about three to four weeks Read More
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 ...
@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
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 ...
@Zafarhash One child can apply for one GuardianThrefore you can have two Guardian Passes in your family Read More
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 ...
@SP6789 Yes, The former employer has a right to deny you of a NOC Read More
STUDENT PASS TO EMPLOYMENT PASS CONVERTION by mohammed mafaz
Dear All, i would like to know which is easy and correct method for the converting my student pass to employment pass in malaysia. do i need to leave and come back from origin country or i can do it self in malaysia.
You can apply for an Employment Pass while you are holding the Student Pass. Submit the application for the Employment Pass and after the approval, cancel the Student Pass and moveover to the Employment Pass. Minimum salary should not be less than ... Read More
Calling Visa- Malaysia by chaituc220
Helli All, I am new to this forum. I got an offer from one of the companies in Malaysia, Penang. For the visa process, i have gone through ISC and medical test. The same has been shared with the employer for visa application. It is more than two ...
@chaituc220Good morning,The Employer an process the application on their own OR they can appoint an Agent to do this on their behalf.Initially, they need to apply for an ESD ( Expat Services Division ) account, where the information on the Company ... Read More
RPT Application , Taking too long.. by Sanaullah102
I have submitted my RPT application in last week of August (2022), Its already 1 month and 20 days , did not receive any feedback , Status remains same (in progress). I called and message to RPT helpdesk , But they said depending on officers , ...
Engage the services of an Agent. He/she will keep chasing Talent Corp and you will get your approval in no time. But if you are not in a hurry, then that's not an issue Read More
Employment pass cancellation by kirannattu
Hi Folks, I am working in Malaysia for past 3.5 months on Employment pass, due to some personal reasons I am moving back to India on short notice. Kindly help me with below questions. 1) Do I need to cancel my EP before I leave to india. 2) Do I ...
@kirannattu You ought to can cancel your Employment Pass before you leave. You need to send in your passport and a copy of the airticket showing the flight that you are leaving.You need to pay your tax before leaving so as to avoid complications in ... Read More
Student pass to EPIII without cancellation by Seeker8516
Hi,I have just finished my bachelors' program from a university in Malaysia and got a job offer from a local software firm.I recently got to know from online forums that it is required to cancel the existing student pass before applying for ...
Yes, you need to cancel your Student Pass before leaving. Same like in a database, if you do not cancel, the information will stay indefinitely in the System. New information cannot be entered and hence delays the Employment Pass application Read More
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thank you Saiful. ESD is somewhat confusing. Hope you can advise us on the use of ESD to get Employment and Dependant Passes for Expats and their families. Read More
Dependant Pass to Employment Pass by Spain_GDR
Dear All, We are an Spanish couple that could be moving to KL in the coming months. My wife has a job offer to relocate to KL with an Employment Pass within her company. I would be granted with a Dependant Pass, but with the intention of looking ...
Yes, It is right to apply for an Employment Pass if someone who holds a Dependant Pass currently who wishes to engage in Employment in Malaysia. Firstly, get the Dependant Pass so that you will be able to stay in Malaysia. Look for a suitable job. ... Read More
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I am Peter Chong. I am here to assist wherever possible to Expats who may be coming to work in Malaysia . I hope I can be of assistance. My personal email is *** See you guys soon Read More
Work for a Foreigner in Malaysia by lee509
I am a Malaysian citizen but my wife a foreigner. She has LTSVP and is applying for a spouse visa to work. What type of job she can work in. Is there a minimum wage requirement? Thanks Lee
she can do or accept any kind of job. No restriction Read More
Will my EP in Malaysia expire automatically if I didn鈥檛 cancel it yet?
An uncancelled Employment Pass will not disappear from the system. Just think that in a pc, you have created a document and if you do not delete the contents, it will always remain in the System. Later when you need to come back to Malaysia again, ... Read More
Employment pass process duration . . . by amboqq
Hi, Would like to know the duration of employment pass process, approximately how long does it take to obtain the pass? Surely things must be slow due to Ramazan now and Eid holidays approaching . . . Thanks . . .
Nowadays, Immigration had gone online. As such an online ESD account needs to be applied for by the Employer's Company. After ESD is approved, then only Employment Pass can be submitted for consideration. ESD may take 4 weeks Employment Pass ... Read More
Employment pass process
It is perfectly of for the employer to collect your passport on the 24th day of your pecial Pass. You still have another 6 days to go before it expires. The passport needs to be submitted to the Immigration Dept and payments for the Employment Pass ... Read More