Hi Gravita,
I have been reading a lot of comments in different websites about EP processing in MY. I also reviewed the step by step process available in the ESD portal. However despite all these, I'm still confused.
I'm from the Philippines and been working here in MY for 2.6 years, I got a better offer last Dec and I did not render resignation until the new employer has processed all relevant steps for them to hire a foreigner.
Sometime Feb 2018 they sent me a screenshot from ESD of the list of supporting docs I needed to provide for the EP processing, they told me that they need the release letter / No Objection Letter as the EP approval is already expected by 1st week of March.
On March 1 I gave them the NOL. However they told me that they are still waiting for the quota approval and currently ESD system has issues which cause further delay.
They haven't submitted my EP application as what supposed to mean by "Draft" in the status.
The previous employer has cancelled the EP online and now requested my passport for EP physical cancellation and asking for the itinerary ticket since I cannot show a screenshot that EP application has been submitted which may save me form exiting Malaysia.
My question would be;
1. should I return to my origin country? Or can I exit to other Asian countries?
2. Can i re-enter Malaysia after 3-5 days as tourist and once EP stage 1 is approved, I will exit again?
3. Is it required that I have the Visa w/ Reference stamp on my passport when I re-enter Malaysia? or an approved EP Stage 1 letter will do?
Thank you so Much and Hope to hear your advice.
Sincerely
Jaycee,