- Details
1st Stage - Application for a Post
There are 6 authorized bodies / agencies that approve the Expatriate’s application for a post. This is based on the "core business" of the company.
These agencies are:
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No |
Agency |
Position/Field |
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1. |
Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) |
Expatriate post in the following fields in the private sector: Manufacturing company (new or existing) which is involved in expansion plans Manufacturing Related Services - Regional Office, Operational Headquarters, Overseas Mission, International Procurement Centre etc. Hotel & Tourism Industry 4. Research & Development Sector |
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2. |
Multimedia Development Corporation( MDeC ) |
Expatriate Post and Skilled Foreign Worker in Information Technology based companies which have been granted "Multimedia Super Corridor" (MSC) status |
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3. |
Public Service Department (PSD) |
Doctors and nurses working in government hospitals or clinics Lecturers and tutors employed in Government Institutes of Higher Education (IPTA) Contract Posts in Public Services Recruitment process jobs offered by the Public Service Commission (SPA) or government related agencies |
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4. |
Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM) |
Expatriate posts in the following sectors: Banking Finance Insurance |
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5. |
Securities Commission (SC) |
Expatriate posts in Securities and Share market. |
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6. |
Expatriate Committee (EC) |
Expatriate posts in private and public sectors other than those under MIDA, MDeC, PSD, BNM and SC's jurisdiction |
Note: How to determine the right agency for your company
Determine the business nature of the company.
Expatriate Committee (EC) related information
The EC is under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Employment Pass Division.
The Immigration Department of Malaysia acts as the Secretariat. The Expatriate Committee consists of the following:
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No |
Member |
Position |
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1. |
Ministry of Home Affairs |
Chairman (SG/DSG) |
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2. |
Ministry of International Trade and Consumer(MITI) |
Member |
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3. |
Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs |
Member |
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4. |
Ministry of Education Malaysia |
Member |
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5. |
Ministry of Human Resources |
Member |
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6. |
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) |
Member |
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7. |
MARA |
Member |
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8. |
Immigration Department Malaysia |
Secretari |
Conditions of Application through the Expatriate Committee (EC)
Application for Expatriates is based on the following:
1. Minimum Paid-up Capital:
The minimum paid-up capital for a Private Limited Company/Public Listed Company effective 1st January 2009 is as follows:-
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No |
Equity |
Capital |
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1. |
100% Locally Owned |
RM 250,000.00 |
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2. |
Local and Foreign Owned |
RM 350,000.00 |
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3. |
100% Foreign Owned |
RM 500,000.00 |
This condition is not applicable to Incorporated Companies, Limited Companies and Associations which are registered under Special Acts.
2. Recommendations from Monitoring Agencies
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No. |
Ministry/Agency |
Related Fields |
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1. |
Ministry of Higher Education/Ministry of Education |
Lecturer, tutor and teacher |
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2. |
Ministry of Health |
Medical Doctor, Nurse and Traditional Medical Practitioner |
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3. |
Football Association of Malaysia |
Footballer |
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4. |
National Sports Council |
Athlete and Coach |
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5. |
Civil Aviation Department, Malaysia |
Pilot and Civil Aviator |
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6. |
Ministry of Tourism |
Tourism agencies |
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7. |
Malaysian Professional Golf Associates |
Golf Related Activities |
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8. |
Biotechnology Corporation of Malaysia |
Bio-technology related activities. |
3. Registration with the Monitoring Agencies
i. Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
For companies that run activities related to construction and maintenances
ii. Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism (MDTCC)
For companies that have foreign equity involvement in wholesaling, marketing and retailing (including restaurants) and direct selling.
Expatriate Committee's Consideration Criteria
Applications that meet and fulfill the following criteria would be considered:
1. Company's Equity
2. Company's Activities
3. Local Human Resource
4. Relevance of post to company's activities
5. Monthly income
6. Age and working experience
Checking of Expatriate Committee's Decision
1. Through the Official Website of Immigration Department of Malaysia at here.
2. By post.
Required Documents
One (1) set of application form together with the following supporting documents:
1. Letter of Authority from the company which includes:
- A copy of Identification Card (Mykad)
- Position in the company
2. DP10 Form
3. Cover letter from the company explaining the company's activities and justification (Letter of Appeal for appeal cases)
4. Expatriate Resume - A copy of the Expatriate’s Academic qualifications.
5. A copy of the company’s registration documents (SSM), recent Form 9, 24 & 49 (to be certified by the Companies Commission of Malaysia)
6. Recommendation letter from a monitoring agency in the related sector:
i. Education- Ministry of Higher Education/Ministry of Education, Malaysia
ii. Health (Modern/Traditional) - Ministry of Health, Malaysia
iii. Tourism- Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
iv. Civil Aviation- Department of Civil Aviation, Malaysia (DCA)
v. Sports- National Sports Council (MSN)
vi. Football- Football Association Malaysia (FAM)
vii. Equestrian- Equestrian Association of Malaysia
7. Trade license from the Local Council (PBT)
8. Additional requirements:
- Photocopy of CIDB license/ Contract Project (for construction only)
- Direct Selling license from the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism
- Letter of Approval from the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism (Wholesaling & Retailing business/Restaurants with foreign equity)
Sector and Position Not Authorized by the Department of Labor
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Engineering/Technical Expert |
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Conveyor Vulcanizing |
Sensor Technologist |
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Digital Imaging |
Wireless Technologist |
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High Precision Tools And Die Maintenance |
Radio Frequency Designers |
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Manufacturing Systems Designers |
Automation Systems Designers |
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Experts In Steel Treatment (Melting And Casting) |
Offshore Field Operation |
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Underwater/4G/6G Welders |
Photonics |
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Material Technologists |
Wafer Fabrication |
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Instrument Specialists (For Petrochemical Industry) |
Metallurgist |
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Geosciences and Geophysical Disciplines |
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Metallurgists |
Geotechnologists |
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Geoscientists |
Seismologists |
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Medical / Pharmacy |
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Technical (With specific medical industry expertise) |
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Production (Chemicals/oleo chemicals/pharmaceuticals/medical devices |
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Specialists (Chemicals/oleo chemicals/pharmaceuticals/medical devices |
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Electrical & Electronics |
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Analogue Designers |
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Microwave Designers |
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Environment |
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Renewable Energy |
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Textiles & Minerals Industry |
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Dye Technologists |
Embroidery Specialists |
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Dyeing Technicians |
Apparel Specialists |
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Craft/Design Specialists |
Fabric Specialists |
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Jewelers Designers |
Designers |
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Teachers/Trainers for Jeweler Production Technology |
Cutting Specialists |
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Wood Industry |
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Wood Technologists |
Designers |
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Technical Specialists |
Craftsman / Engraving |
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Framework/Design Cutting Specialists |
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Food Industry/ Biotechnology |
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Product/Flavoring Specialist |
Biotechnology Analysts |
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Dyestuff Specialists |
Biotechnologists |
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Tea/Food Tasters |
Food/Nutrient Technologists |
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Disease Control/Quarantine |
Genetic Engineering Specialists |
Sector and Position Not Authorized by the Department of Labour.
APPENDIX B
LIST OF SECTORS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED/ ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR EXPATRIATE POSTS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MINISTRY OF DOMESTIC TRADE, CO-OPERATIVES AND CONSUMERISM (KPDNKK).
|
No. |
Type of Business |
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1. |
Supermarket / minimarket |
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2. |
Retail store |
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3. |
General furniture business |
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4. |
Frame making business |
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5. |
Small scale textile business |
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6. |
Computer retail business, including computer accessories |
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7. |
Barber shop that does not require foreign expertise |
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8. |
Launderette |
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9. |
Restaurant that is not exclusive (in terms of layout and menu) |
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10. |
Prepaid card business |
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11. |
Cyber café |
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12. |
Vehicle , motor, glass and aluminum small-scale workshops |
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13. |
Herbal Product Business |
APPENDIX C
LIST OF SECTORS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED/ ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR EXPATRIATE POSTS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MALAYSIA (CIDB)
|
No. |
Post |
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(Mechanical & Electrical) |
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1. |
Electrical Charge man |
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2. |
Electrical Wireman |
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3. |
Telephone & Telegraph Installer |
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4. |
Tools & Air-Conditioning System Including Ducting Installer |
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5. |
Elevator & escalator Assembler and Tester |
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Earth Moving Plant Operator |
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6. |
Excavator Operator |
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7. |
Shovel Operator |
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8. |
Dozer Operator |
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9. |
Motor Grader Operator |
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10. |
Scrapper Operator |
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11. |
Roller Compactor Operator |
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12. |
Backhoe Loader Operator |
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13. |
Lorry driver |
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14. |
Forklift Operator |
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15. |
Wheel Loader Operator |
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Crane Operator |
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16. |
Mobile Crane Operator |
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17. |
Crawler Crane Operator |
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18. |
Tower Crane Operator |
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Non-Destructive Testing |
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19. |
Radiography Testing Technician |
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20. |
Ultrasonic Testing Technician |
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21. |
Penetrated Testing Technician |
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22. |
Magnetic Particle Testing Technician |
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Scaffolder |
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23. |
Scaffolder Inspector |
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24. |
Frame & Modular Scaffolder |
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25. |
Tube & Coupler Scaffolder |
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26. |
Assistant Scaffolder |
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Building & Civil |
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27. |
Plumbing & Sanitary Fitter |
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28. |
Water Reticulation Pipe Installer |
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Welding |
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29. |
SMAW 1G Welder |
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30. |
FCAW (SS) Pipe/Plate -1G &3G Welder |
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31. |
GTAW (CS) Pipe -6G & 3G Welder |
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32. |
FCAW (GS) Pipe/Plate -6G Welder |
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33. |
SMAW (CS) Pipe/Plate -6G & 3G Welder |
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34. |
GTAW (CS) Pipe -6G & 3G Welder |
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35. |
GT+SMAW (CS) Pipe -6G Welder |
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36. |
SMAW (CS) Pipe/Plate - 3G Welder |
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37. |
GTAW (CS) Pipe/Plate -6G & 3G Welder |
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38. |
Welding Inspector |
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Construction Site Supervisor |
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39. |
Site Supervisor Architechtural/Maintenance/Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Structural) |
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Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) sector |
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40. |
All posts under IBS sector |
APPENDIX D
LIST OF SECTORS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED/ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR EXPATRIATE POSTS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (KPPK)
A. OIL PALM SECTOR
|
No. |
Sub Sector |
Type of Work |
|
1. |
Field |
i) Manager ii) Agronomist |
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2. |
Fruit Factory |
i) Manager ii) Engineer |
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3. |
Kernel crushers mill |
i)Factory & Marketing Manager ii)Marketing Officer iii)Engineer |
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4. |
Refinery |
i)Factory & Marketing Manager ii)Marketing Officer iii)Engineer iv)Chemist |
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5. |
Oleo-chemicals factory |
i)Factory & Marketing Manager ii)Marketing Officer iii)Engineer iv)Chemist |
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6. |
Storage Centre |
i)Factory & Marketing Manager ii)Marketing Officer iii)Engineer iv)Chemist |
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7. |
Bio-diesel factory |
i)Factory & Marketing Manager ii)Marketing Officer iii)Engineer iv)Chemist |
B. WOOD-RELATED INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
|
No |
Sub Sector |
Type of Work |
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1 |
Wood industry factory |
) Factory Manager ii) Production Manager iii) Quality Control Manager iv)Quality Assurance Officer v) Production Executive vi) Quality Control Executive vii) Supervisor viii) Marketing Manager ix) Marketing Officer |
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2 |
Furniture factory |
i)CAD Draftsman ii)CNC Operator iii) Machinery Expert worker iv)Quality Control Executive |
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3 |
Forestry |
i) Manager ii) Field Manager iii) Deputy Field Manager iv) Field Executive v) Forester vi) Nursery Manager vii) Deputy Nursery Manager viii) Nursery Executive
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APPENDIX E
LIST OF SECTORS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED/ ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR EXPATRIATE POSTS AS STIPULATED BY IMMIGRATION MALAYSIA CIRCULAR NO.34 UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MINISTRY OF MINISTRY OF DOMESTIC TRADE, CO-OPERATIVES AND CONSUMERISM (KPDNKK).
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No |
Business Sector |
Exception |
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1. |
Spa industry |
Shareholders of the company and business premises in the hotel.
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2. |
Salon |
No exception |
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3. |
Massage Parlous |
No exception |
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4. |
Restaurant, bistro, café |
Shareholders of the company, exclusive premises (in terms ofmenu and layout of the premises), and business at the hotel.
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5. |
Cyber café |
No exception |
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6. |
Small scale textile business |
No exception |
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7. |
Cleaning service |
No exception |
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8. |
Scrap products and Recycling business |
No exception |
APPENDIX ‘F’
LIST OF SECTORS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED/ ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR EXPATRIATE POSTS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MINISTRY OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS COUNCIL (MSN)
|
No. |
Post |
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1. |
Management Post |
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2. |
Positions other than sports trainers and consultants |
APPENDIX ‘G’
LIST OF SECTORS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED/ ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR EXPATRIATE POSTS UNDER THE RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF NURSING MALAYSIA
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No |
Criteria |
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1. |
Below 27 years |
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2. |
Applications that are submitted without the knowledge of the employer |
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3. |
Open to all countries except Israel |
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4. |
Do not have a Basic Nursing Training Certificate and Certified Transcript of Training andRegistration |
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5. |
No certified expertise in the field of nursing |
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6. |
Clinical experience of less than three (3) years |
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7. |
Not registered with the Council / Board of Nursing in the country of origin |
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8. |
Top post such as Institution Head, Director of Nursing, Nursing Manager |
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9. |
Midwifery Sector (Obstetrics) |
Renewal of Expatriate service
1. A copy of salary slip (latest 3 months salary slip)
2. Expatriate Income tax receipt
3. DP4 Form (if relevant)
4. A copy of Employees Provident Funds payment slip (if relevant)
* Photocopy of the supporting documents should be certified by the company's management
Address
Applications should be submitted to :
The Secretariat
Expatriate Committee
Employment Pass Division
3rd Floor, Block 2G4 (PODIUM)
Precinct 2
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62550 Putrajaya, Federal Territory
MALAYSIA
*Applications can be submitted by hand or by post
Appeal
For appeal cases, applications should be submitted to:
The Chief Secretary
Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA)
Immigration and Registration Affairs Division
5th Floor, Block D2, Parcel D
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62570 Putrajaya, Federal Territory
MALAYSIA
Notes: Applications can be submitted by hand or by post
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