First 15,000 foreign-worker applications to be fast-tracked
The Prime Minister directed the Human Resources Ministry to immediately process the first 15,000 applications to address urgent workforce needs in key sectors.
Read source article →Foreign Labour News & Guides
Practical updates on Malaysian foreign-worker recruitment, quotas, visas and compliance.
Latest Updates
News and official updates relevant to employers planning foreign-labour recruitment in Malaysia.
Foreign-worker quota applications centralised through eQuota
Quota applications are being managed centrally under the Human Resources Ministry and submitted digitally through the FWCMS eQuota module.
Read source article →Section 60K prior approval remains required for new hires
Employers must obtain prior approval before hiring a new non-citizen employee. The requirement does not apply to renewal of an existing PLKS.
View JTKSM guidance →Foreign-worker route: VDR, entry visa, FOMEMA and VP(TE)
The Immigration Department explains that workers enter using an approved VDR and entry visa, complete FOMEMA after arrival, and receive the Visit Pass (Temporary Employment), commonly called PL(KS).
View Immigration guidance →News dates and policy details can change. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant government portal before submitting an application.
Important Links
Official portals for employers managing foreign-worker recruitment and compliance.
JTKSM
Prior approval, foreign-worker employment and labour department guidance.
FWCMS
eQuota, eVDR and ePLKS foreign-worker management modules.
Immigration Department
VDR, entry visa, FOMEMA, VP(TE) and levy information.
MOHA Policy
Current sectors, source countries and policy requirements.
ePPAx
Online foreign-worker employment and reporting system.
MYFutureJobs
Malaysia’s national employment portal for local hiring efforts.