Key Points
- Malaysia updated the requirements for employers advertising job vacancies in the MyFutureJobs portal prior to offering a position to a foreign national employee
Overview
The government of Malaysia updated the requirements for employers advertising job vacancies in the MyFutureJobs portal prior to offering a position to a foreign national employee. These updated requirements include the following:
- Specialized skills positions will no longer be conditionally exempt from advertising the position to local employees.
- Shortening the advertising period from 30 to 14 days for Employment Pass applications.
What are the Changes?
The government of Malaysia introduced changes to the requirements for employers to advertise a position prior to hiring a foreign national employee under an Employment Pass.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Malaysia’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
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