Manufacturing Sector It covers all export oriented manufacturing, that is where more than 50% of its production is for export. Non-export orientated manufacturing, which are:- wood based industry furniture industry rubber based industry plastic based industry food processing and manufacturing industry building materials industry iron, steel and mining industries ceramic industry textile industry footwear industry engineering and fabrication industry manufacturing related industries quarry and bitumen industry The specified criteria for the employment of foreign by non-export orientated industries are:- total sales of RM2 million and above company's minimum paid-up capital of RM100,000
	Plantation Sector It covers the following sub-sectors:- Crops Food Floriculture Animal husbandry Aquaculture
	Construction Sector
	Service Sector It covers the following sub-sectors:- Restaurants (general workers and cooks) Allowed to work in restaurants throughout the country as cooks and general workers (dish washers, restaurant cleaners) only Foreign workers are not allowed to work as waiters/waitresses and cashiers Cleaning Companies must enclose a complete and stamped contract Not qualified to work as cleaners for the employing company Not allowed to work as car and bus washers, petrol station cleaners and other maintenance workers Cargo handling at seaports and airports Welfare homes Laundries Golf clubs - caddies only Resort islands (not including Penang)

Country	Sector
Indonesia Thailand Cambodia Nepal Myanmar Laos Vietnam The Philippines	Allowed to work in the manufacturing, service, plantation and construction sectors only
Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Kazakhstan	Allowed to work in the manufacturing, service and construction sectors only
India	Service (restaurant cooks), construction (high-voltage cable workers) and plantation sectors

		New Applications (Approval of KHEDN) · Use form KDN/PA 2/98 and send it to:   Pusat Kelulusan Setempat di KHEDN Immigration Department of Malaysia Level 4 (Podium) Block 2G4, Precint 2, Federal Government Administration Centre, 62550 Putrajaya, FEDERAL TERRITORY · Application must be made personally by the applicant/company/employer · Application by an agent/through a middleman is not allowed and will be rejected.
		Application for Replacement of Foreign Workers · Application for replacement of foreign worker may only be made for the following reasons: Workers returned to their country of origin Demise of workers · Application for replacement of foreign worker can only be made personally by the company/employer. Application by an agent/through a middleman is not allowed and will be rejected.   The documents required for an application for replacement of foreign workers: Employer's letter of application Form IMM/BPA.229/857 Copy of Exit Pass Memo/Death Certificate Approved Sectors for Replacement   Manufacturing sector Export orientated Construction sector Plantation sector Which covers crops, food, animal husbandry, floriculture and aquaculture Service sector Restaurants Cleaning Cargo handling Welfare homes Laundries Caddies (golf courses) Resort islands (except Penang) The countries of origin of foreign worker replacement are restricted to: Indonesia Thailand Cambodia Nevertheless, foreign worker replacement from certain countries are allowed, as follows: Sri Lanka, to work in tea and rubber plantations India, to work as tool and die makers in the manufacturing sector, and as construction workers dealing in the installation of high-voltage cables Nepal, will only be allowed on important, specific and special grounds Application for Referred Visas · A Referred Visa means a visa issued by a Malaysian Foreign Mission to a foreigner for which the said visa has been previously applied by the employer at the relevant immigration offices and which issue has been approved. The documents required for an application for Referred Visa for foreign worker of various sectors are: Employer's letter of application The original approval letter and a copy from the Ministry of Home Affairs (KHEDN) (for new approval) or the Department of Immigration, Malaysia (for approval for replacement) Security deposit/bank guarantee - valid for at least 18 months Computer form (employer's particulars) Payment in the form of a bank draft/postal order* Form IMM12 Copy of passport of the prospective foreign worker Medical report from a clinic in the worker's country of origin which is recognised by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia Application form for Referred Visa (VDR) (VDR issuing office and the point of entry applied for)   Application for Temporary Relocation of Foreign Workers   An employer may apply to temporarily relocate foreign workers by submitting the following documents: Employer's letter of application A copy of the employer's identity card A contract agreement (letter of award) from the sponsors, with complete address List of names of the workers involved A copy of the stamped page/page with the sticker of the worker's passport An employer is permitted to temporarily relocate only those workers whose names have been approved for a certain term, that is until completion of the contract with the sponsor. Application for Variation of Name and Address of Company   The documents required for application to vary the name and address of a company are: Employer's letter of application A copy of the employer's identity card Company Registration Form (Forms 9, 13 and 49 or Forms B and D) A copy of the worker's passport Copies of water, electricity and telephone bills under the name of the new employer Tenancy Agreement as proof of rental Manufacturing licence The application received will be investigated upon and reviewed, that is: Checking the expiry date of the worker's PLKS Where necessary, making telephone calls to check the change in name and address Requesting confirmation of name and address from TNB, STMB or JBA An approval letter will be duly issued, and the variation in name and address of the company will be entered in the Department's computer system. The employer must produce the worker's passport for issue of new PLKS sticker. Application by Employer or State Immigration/Police for Confirmation of Arrest   Where a foreign worker is arrested by the police, the employer must report the matter to the Foreign Worker Division for confirmation of arrest. The documents required for confirmation of arrest are: Employer's letter of application Letter of confirmation of arrest from the relevant authority A copy of the employer's identity card A copy of the worker's passport The Foreign Worker Division will investigate and check the referred case from the Department's computer system in respect of similiarity of appearance, expiry date of PLKS, authenticity of the PLKS sticker and other particulars. The Foreign Worker Division will on the same day issue and provide the employer with a letter of confirmation of the authenticity of the PLKS sticker and will send the same by fascimile to the relevant authority. Procedure for Application for Refund of Levy   An employer may apply for a refund of the levy paid to the Department of Immigration, Malaysia based on the following reasons: Medically Unfit Foreign Worker The following documents must be submitted: Employer's letter of application Both receipts of payments/a statutory declaration, if the receipts are lost Application form for refund of levy A copy of the worker's passport Both payment forms Procedure for Application for Refund of Bank Guarantee   Where the workers have returned to their country of origin, an employer may apply for a refund of the bank guarantee. The following documents must be submitted: Employer's letter of application A copy of the bank guarantee and a list of names of the workers A copy of the new bank guarantee and a list of names of the workers A copy of the Exit Pass Memo and where a foreign worker has returned to his country of origin, a copy of the cancelled passport A copy of the death certificate Where a foreign worker has absconded, the employer may apply by submitting a copy of the police report and confirmation from the relevant Foreign Mission. However, approval is at the discretion of the Department of Immigration, Malaysia. Procedure for Application for Refund of Security Deposits   Where the foreign workers have returned to their country of origin, an employer may apply for a refund of security deposits. Employer's letter of application The original security deposit receipt Exit Pass Memo The company's bank account number or for an individual employer, his identity card number
		Application for
		SABAH   An employer is allowed to employ foreign workers from Indonesia and the Philippines only. Before applying for PLKS, an employer must have the licence from the Labour Department, Sabah and the approved quota of Indonesian foreign workers from the Committee on Indonesian Foreign Labour in Sabah from: The Secretariate Permanent Committee on Indonesian Foreign Worker in Sabah Department of Immigration, Sabah Levels 4 & 5, Wisma Dang Bandang Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman 88550 Kota Kinabalu Having been granted the licence and the employment quota, the employer must submit the application for PLKS at the nearest Immigration Office at Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau or Labuan.
		FEDERAL TERRITORY OF LABUAN   An employer is permitted to employ foreign worker from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh and Pakistan only. Application for PLKS for foreign workers must be submitted to: The Secretariate Committee on Foreign Worker Immigration Office Federal Territory of Labuan 87077 Labuan
		SARAWAK   An employer intending to employ foreign worker is required to obtain a licence and the employment quota from: The Director Department of Labour, Sarawak Level 13, Sultan Iskandar Building Jalan Simpang Tiga P.O. Box 1383 93532 Kuching Having been granted the licence and the employment quota, the employer must submit his application for PLKS at the nearest Immigration Office.

	Employment Term Foreign workers are initially allowed to work for three (3) years only and may, upon application by the employer, be extended, from year to year, to the fifth year.
	Extension after the Fifth Year
	For an extension after the fifth year, the employer must obtain certification from the National Vocational Training Council (MLVK), the Ministry of Human Resources or the Construction Industries Development Board, Malaysia (CIDB) that the particular worker is a skilled worker.
	The foreign worker must obtain either: The Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) levels I & II or Skilled Workers Certification from MLKV or Skills Proficiency Certificate (SKK) or Skilled Foreign Workers Certification from CIDB before an application for the extension is considered

Levy, PL(KS) and Process Fees For New and Extension Application. Payment Levy (1 year) PLKS Processing Manufacturing, Service and Construction Sectors RM1,200.00( Pen. Malaysia ) RM 960.00( Sabah & Sarawak) RM60.00 RM50.00 Plantation Sector RM360.00 RM60.00 RM10.00   Visa Fees and Security Deposit For New and Extension Application. Nationality Visa Security Deposit Indonesia RM 15.00 RM 250.00 Bangladesh RM 20.00 RM 500.00 Pakistan RM 20.00 RM 750.00 Myanmar RM 19.50 RM 750.00 India RM 50.00 (Single Entry Visa) RM 100.00 (Muliple Entry Visa) RM 750.00 Phillipines RM 36.00 RM 1,000.00 Thailand Gratis RM 250.00 Kemboja RM 20.00 RM 250.00 Nepal RM 20.00 RM 750.00 Vietnam RM 13.00 RM 1,500.00

Source countries:

• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Kemboja
• Philippines
• Sri Lanka
• India
• Nepal
• Vietnam
• Laos

	Guideline for Employment of PRA
		An application must be made according to the employer's address and at the Immigration Office of the state where the employer resides.
		While awaiting the processing of an application, the prospective PRA must be in her country of origin. The worker will only be allowed entry into the country using the Referred Visa and after her PLKS has been approved.
		The prospective PRA must be a person who is not persone non gratae of Malaysia under Section 8(3) Immigration Act 1959/63 (Amendment 2002).
		The employer must have children who need care and attention or parents who are ill.
		The employer and his/her spouse must be working and a family may apply for only one PRA.
		PRAs from Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines only are allowed for employment.
		The PRA must be a female between the ages of 25 and 45 years.
		The PRA is not permitted to bring members of her family to reside in this country.
		The PRA is not permitted to change employer or employment sector without the approval of the Department of Immigration, Malaysia.
		The employer is fully responsible for the payment of the deposit, visa, pass and levy of the PRA.
		An employer intending to employ a PRA from the Philippines or Sri Lanka must have income exceeding RM5,000.00 and RM3,000.00 for a PRA from Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia.
		The endorsement on the PLKS must be obtained from the approving State Immigration Department within one month from the date of entry of the PRA.
		The PRA IS NOT PERMITTED TO MARRY a local resident or other foreign worker in this country.
		The PRA must at all times practise good conduct and not be involved in any activities contrary to the local culture and norms.
		Application for extension of PLKS must be submitted at any Immigration Office three (3) months before its expiry.
		A non-Muslim employer must provide suitable accommodation to a Muslim PRA and she is not to be made to perform work contrary to Islam and must not handle dogs and pork.
		The PRA will be issued with a Multiple Entry Visa for a term of 12 months.
		The employer has the responsibility of reporting to the Department of Immigration, Malaysia where a PRA ceases employment/her employment is terminated or she disappears or absconds from her usual workplace.
		The employer has the responsibility of returning a PRA to her country of origin, where her service has been terminated, or she has applied for termination of service, or her pass has expired or has been revoked, by obtaining the Exit Pass Memo from the Immigration Office.
		The Department of Immigration has the right to revoke an approval or a pass which has been issued.
		A PRA holding a PLKS is not allowed to apply for an Entry Permit
	Employment Contract
		Term of contract - from year to year, effective from the date of arrival of the worker. Place of work - a PRA is allowed to work and reside only at the employer's residence as specified in the PLKS sticker.
	Duties and Responsibilities of PRAs
		Must be loyal and efficient in performing her domestic duties/work
		Must fulfil all instructions from her employer, in relation to the performance of her duties
		Must work for her employer only and not for other employers
		Must be courteous and respectful to her employer and the employer's family at all times
		Must observe the laws of Malaysia and the culture of her people
	Accommodation/Food/Medical Treatment
		The employer must provide the PRA with free accommodation and water and electricity supplies
		The employer must provide the PRA with at least three (3) nutritious meals a day
		Where the PRA falls ill or is injured during the course of duty, the employer must bear the cost of medical expenses
	Rest Days
		The employer must allow the PRA one rest day weekly. The rest day must be a continuous period not exceeding 24 hours. Should the PRA be required to work by the employer on her rest day, the employer must duly compensate the PRA.
	Termination of service
		The employer may terminate the above agreement on the grounds that the PRA:
		Has intentionally worked for another employer
		Has intentionally disobeyed reasonable instructions in relation to her duties
		Has continuously neglected her duties and is regularly late in starting her work
		Has been found guilty of cheating or dishonesty
		Is pregnant
		Is involved in illegal activities such as drug abuse, prostitution, subversive and criminal activities
	A PRA may terminate the contract without notice, where:
		She has reasonable apprehension of her safety or suffers physical injury due to violence or diseases
		She is a victim of abuse or ill-treatment by the employer
		The employer has breached any term specified in the contract
		Note
		Where a PRA absconds, the employer should report the matter to the Department of Immigration, Malaysia. An attachment fee of the following amounts is imposed for a PRA who absconds:
		Indonesia - RM250.00 The Philippines - RM750.00 Thailand - RM250.00 Cambodia - RM250.00 Sri Lanka - RM750.00

		Send the employment contract and the appendix where relevant, to the PRA for her signature.
		Obtain the signed employment contract from the PRA together with her medical report from a hospital or clinic appointed by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia and a copy of her passport.
		Ensure that all documents, such as the list of employees and application forms, are duly completed.
		Obtain queue number at the counter and wait until you are called.
		An individual application will be processed within seven (7) days and an application by registered PRA agents will be processed within fourteen (14) days.
		Produce the approval letter when making payment. Ensure that an official receipt is obtained.
		Send the approval letter and the original receipt for payment to the prospective PRA for submition to the Malaysian Foreign Mission to obtain a visa.
		The employer must receive the PRA at the point of entry, at the time of her arrival.
		Within one (1) month from the date of arrival of the PRA, the employer must present himself at the Immigration Office which issued the approval letter, with the PRA's passport, to obtain the PLKS sticker.

		Employer's particulars (Form PRA 1)
		Form IMM12
		Form IMM38
		A stamped personal bond - RM10
		A stamped employment contract by PRA - RM10
		Copy of employer's (husband and wife) identity cards
		Medical report of the prospective PRA from the panel of clinics in the country of origin appointed by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia
		A non-Muslim employer who employs a Muslim PRA is required to complete Appendices A and B while an employer who submits an individual application must complete Appendix C
		Copy of employer's (husband and wife) income tax statement (Form J)
		Children's birth certificates or medical report of medically unfit family members from a registered doctor
		Letter of confirmation of employer's salary/income
		Note: Please bring the original documents for the purpose of certification.
	Payment for Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS)
		Levy - RM360.00
		PL(KS) - RM60.00
		Processing - RM10.00
	Multiple Entry Pass (MEV)
		RM15.00 - Indonesia
		RM36.00 - The Philippines
		RM20.00 - Cambodia
		RM15.00 - Sri Lanka
		Gratis - Thailand
	Total Payment
		Indonesia - RM430.00 (RM445 for a visa issued in Pontianak)
		Thailand - RM430.00
		The Philippines - RM466.00
		Cambodia - RM450.00
		Sri Lanka - RM445.00
	An employer may also apply for PLKS or extension of PLKS of his PRA for a term of 24 months. Approval of PLKS for 24 months will be issued.
	Claim for Refund of Second Year Levy
		The claim for refund is only for the levy. No claim for refund of the first year levy is allowed except where the PRA does not enter the country. The levy may be used for a replacement PRA.
		A claim for refund of the second year levy is allowed or it may be used for a replacement PRA only where the service contract is terminated or the PRA absconds during the first year.
		Three (3) months before expiry of the first year of service, the State Immigration Office/Foreign Worker Division will notify the employer to carry out a medical examination on the PRA.
	Payments are as follows
		12 Months 24 Months Levy RM360.00 RM720.00 PLKS RM60.00 RM120.00 MEV (Depending on country of origin) Processing RM10.00 RM10.00
	Payment must be in the form of a bank draft/postal order payable to 'KETUA PENGARAH IMIGRESEN MALAYSIA' if made at the headquarters or payable to PENGARAH IMIGRESEN NEGERI of the respective state if made at the state.

	Payment for Temporary Employee Visit Pass (PLKS)
	Levy - RM360.00 PL(KS) - RM60.00 Processing - RM10.00
	Multiple Entry Visa
	RM15.00 - Indonesia
	RM36.00 - Phillipines
	RM20.00 - Kemboja
	RM15.00 - Sri Lanka
	Gratis - Thailand
	Total Payment
	Indonesia - RM430.00 (RM445 for a visa issued in Pontianak) Thailand - RM430.00 The Philippines - RM466.00 Cambodia - RM450.00 Sri Lanka - RM445.00 An employer may also apply for PLKS or extension of PLKS of his PRA for a term of 24 months. Approval of PLKS for 24 months will be issued.
	Claim for Refund of Second Year Levy
	The claim for refund is only for the levy. No claim for refund of the first year levy is allowed except where the PRA does not enter the country. The levy may be used for a replacement PRA. A claim for refund of the second year levy is allowed or it may be used for a replacement PRA only where the service contract is terminated or the PRA absconds during the first year. Three (3) months before expiry of the first year of service, the State Immigration Office/Foreign Division will notify the employer to carry out a medical examination on the PRA. Payments are as follows:   12 months 24 months Levy RM360.00 RM720.00 PLKS RM60.00 RM120.00 MEV (depending on country of origin) Processing RM10.00 RM10.00 Payment must be in the form of a bank draft/postal order payable to 'KETUA PENGARAH IMIGRESEN MALAYSIA' if made at the headquarters or payable to PENGARAH IMIGRESEN NEGERI of the respective state if made at the state.

		Medical report from FOMEMA (http://www.fomema.com.my)
		Original passport of the PRA
		Payment by bank draft/postal order
		Levy - RM360.00 PL(KS) - RM60.00 Processing - RM10.00
		Multiple Entry Visa