IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Malaysian government has exempted certain work pass holders from needing to get MYEntry or MYTravelPass permissions to enter Malaysia.

Key Points:

  • As of Jan. 13, individuals applying for the following pass types no longer need MYEntry or MYTravelPass entry permissions:
    • Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) and their dependent(s).
    • Employment Pass (Category EP I, II and III).
    • Professional Visit Pass (PVP).
    • Dependent Pass to expatriate for all categories.
    • Long-Term Social Visit Pass.
    • Foreign maids for foreign nationals.
  • Short-term business travelers and embassy staff and their dependents do not meet the exemption requirements and must continue to get MYEntry or MYTravelPass permissions to enter the country.

BAL Analysis: The Malaysian government intends to streamline application process for the applying for the passes listed above.

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