Gravitas
English expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 02 March 2011
Tax return after e-filling by adelina.mg
Dear Admin, I would like to ask regarding situation, I have declare my income tax for 2018 and it is already approved on 02.04.19. I have received the receipt from Hasil. And I am certain, I am already getting the residency status. I heard that ...
Can you confirm the date you started working in Malaysia. Read More
Switching EP to new company by kelly9426
There are few question bordering me. I will travel back to home country (Indonesia) in early of June for one week holiday. And i will start new job in new company by 12 July. But my worry is, if the former company submit EP cancellation letter ...
The wording can be found under - Cover Letter for Cancellation. The letter to be written by company on their headed paper MSC https://expats.com.my/expats/msc/document-library/ NON MSC https://expats.com.my/expats/nonmsc/document-library/ See ... Read More
NEW JOB SCAM IN MALAYSIA by Gravitas
There are business owners mistreating people with a NEW kind of scam. 1. They ask people to arrive in Malaysia on a tourist visa. 2. They never apply for a legal work permit 3. They deduct "income tax" at 28% (non-resident rate) but ...
To report online content that is being used in job scams (eg fake or malicious websites) https://www.mcmc.gov.my/make-a-complaint/make-a-complaint Read More
Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas
A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...
Just try to be supportive of fellow members and their position perhaps, instead of plain Mr Nasty, Mr Know-It-All, Mr I-Told-You-So. Read More
Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas
A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...
Human nature is such that people post their query immediately, as that is the most important thing to them in the world at that point in time - naturally. Very few people read the thread. They just see the heading "new scam". Or they pick ... Read More
Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas
A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...
Most people are just checking out their suspicions. They are being wise. Read More
Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas
A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...
What a hateful little person you are. This thread is to get the title company name coming up in Internet searches My aim is to try and help people. Not kick them when they are down Read More
Companies willing to hire foreigners and sponsor the work permit by LuciaKL
Hi all, in 2 weeks I will be moving from Europe to Kuala Lumpur to live with my boyfriend who is local. I have been looking for a job on the official channels (online portals, recruitments agencies..) focusing on my role but haven't been so ...
She needs to check if her company incorporation allows her to bring in Foreign Workers under the Services Sector. Presumably she has a sole proprietor registration. I think she would therefore need to incorporate a Sdn Bhd and have RM 250,000 paid ... Read More
Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas
A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...
There is no crime in people trying to better themselves and improve the financial security for their families. Good intentions often lie behind risk taking and job scams aim at people who are just trying to get along in this world. Please ... Read More
Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas
A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...
Lack of proper interview and extremely quick positive decision to hire you should start alarm bells ringing. An actual hiring process will take 3-4 weeks before immigration issues their approval. Likewise, any job offers under RM 5, 000 per month ... Read More
Moving to KL from Switzerland, Salary question by arrdhasan
After living 10 years in Switzerland, I am considering an option to move to KL ( For personal reasons ) with my wife and 4 year old boy. So lot of questions comes in my mind but the main ones are about the salary and cost of living. I am an IT ...
Employers don't have any say in the immigration process and have to conform to the prevailing rules. Lots of people think that a company has some clout to insist an employment pass is approved but it is not the case. I've heard some ... Read More
How to work out Malaysian Tourist Visa expiry date by sanooku
Any clues on how to work out expiry date of Malaysian Tourist Visa?. My entry stamp on Passport says: [quote]Permitted to enter and remain in West Malaysia and Sabah for ninety (90) days on social visit only from the date shown above.[/quote] I ...
You are on the fence not me Read More
How to work out Malaysian Tourist Visa expiry date by sanooku
Any clues on how to work out expiry date of Malaysian Tourist Visa?. My entry stamp on Passport says: [quote]Permitted to enter and remain in West Malaysia and Sabah for ninety (90) days on social visit only from the date shown above.[/quote] I ...
Frankly I have no opinion. I updated my remarks above Read More
How to work out Malaysian Tourist Visa expiry date by sanooku
Any clues on how to work out expiry date of Malaysian Tourist Visa?. My entry stamp on Passport says: [quote]Permitted to enter and remain in West Malaysia and Sabah for ninety (90) days on social visit only from the date shown above.[/quote] I ...
If you think that then that's fine. Allow time for queues and potential issues at immigration should they decide to question you. Lately people leaving on the 89th day have found themselves contesting the way immigration count their days in ... Read More
Permanent Residence visa..PR by megainternationalmart
I am an Indian,66 years young, living in Malaysia under spouse visa..( my wife is Malaysian), from Sept.2016..first i was given 6 months LTSVP, then for one year and again for one year..now i have to renew the LTSVP by April 2020...what i want to ...
If your wife is sponsor for your PR and you divorce or she passes away the PR may be cancelled. Other than that the PR will continue. If the worst happens it may be possible to apply for a Residence Pass in place of the PR. If citizenship has been ... Read More
how long I can stay after my last day of working?
I've heard it is possible to apply for a social visit pass to extend your stay because the date on your EP is the last day you can stay legally in Malaysia. Contact immigration HQ in Putrajaya by email Read More
Oriental Oxygen - Johor
A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ... Read More
How to work out Malaysian Tourist Visa expiry date by sanooku
Any clues on how to work out expiry date of Malaysian Tourist Visa?. My entry stamp on Passport says: [quote]Permitted to enter and remain in West Malaysia and Sabah for ninety (90) days on social visit only from the date shown above.[/quote] I ...
Apart from the fine, offenders have to sign an Overstayers Form advising them that their future entries into Malaysia will be affected. Even one day (or a few hours) makes a person an Overstayer. Naturally if hoping to work in Malaysia at any ... Read More
TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & customer service? by expatinmalaysia
1) The TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & their customer service - good/bad? 2) How long does installation (non-Ramadan/holiday period), as in getting them to come by to then lay cables from the riser into a flat, typically ...
The incoming signal is not sent as WiFI if installed by Time but you could adapt it after standard installation. The fibre optic cable is laid to the actual router which requires an electrical point and a telephone point if a land line is part of ... Read More
How to work out Malaysian Tourist Visa expiry date by sanooku
Any clues on how to work out expiry date of Malaysian Tourist Visa?. My entry stamp on Passport says: [quote]Permitted to enter and remain in West Malaysia and Sabah for ninety (90) days on social visit only from the date shown above.[/quote] I ...
9th June. But do bear in mind the actual time you arrived in Malaysia (which you may not remember but is recoded when your passport is swiped). There have been problems reported where the 91st day (ie overstaying) would start if you leave later on ... Read More
Looking for a rented house for A month in penang
One month might be tricky to find outside of Airbnb. https://www.facebook.com/groups/penang.room.for.rent/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1835955756469480/ Read More
Visit visa extend by Taz14
Hi Gravitas, Good day to you! i want to apply for visit visa extention for my husband. currently he is in Malaysia and his visa expiry date is 29 Oct 2018. Can you please guide me how to apply & where to go? Is the immigration office is open on ...
sanooku If you are in Malaysia for any part of a day that day then counts. So indeed your entry date is in fact day 1. Your passport stamps are visa on arrival and will state the date you entered and how long you can remain. A specific date is ... Read More
NEW JOB SCAM IN MALAYSIA by Gravitas
There are business owners mistreating people with a NEW kind of scam. 1. They ask people to arrive in Malaysia on a tourist visa. 2. They never apply for a legal work permit 3. They deduct "income tax" at 28% (non-resident rate) but ...
Oriental Oxygen is operating a job scam aimed at nats from the Philippines. Please report the company and warn others. Read More
NEW JOB SCAM IN MALAYSIA by Gravitas
There are business owners mistreating people with a NEW kind of scam. 1. They ask people to arrive in Malaysia on a tourist visa. 2. They never apply for a legal work permit 3. They deduct "income tax" at 28% (non-resident rate) but ...
As you seem to be aware as you are posting in the JOB Scam discussion the job does not exist and the company and job offer are fake. A normal recruitment in Malaysia will not include being asked for money. The employer will make an application to ... Read More
Guardian visa by Zafarhash
Hello Forum, I was told by a friend that we could move to Malaysia, enroll the kids into school and apply for guardian visa for the parents. We've got 3 kids aged 8,6,3.5, please advise if we will both get the guardian visa or only one? We are ...
Only 1 Guardian visa per family is possible The other parent is expected to be residing outside Malaysia earning a living and supporting the family. The spouse on the Guardian visa is expected to show they are receiving support income. It was RM ... Read More
TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & customer service? by expatinmalaysia
1) The TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & their customer service - good/bad? 2) How long does installation (non-Ramadan/holiday period), as in getting them to come by to then lay cables from the riser into a flat, typically ...
There may be a charge for laying the surface cable as the standard free installation includes a certain distance. The cable is just attached to the wall so completely visible and a bit unsightly. This is because in BB most of the buildings only ... Read More
Can foreigners pass the Malaysian driving licence? by Cihnon
Hello Guys! I will be moving to Malaysia during the summer - my contact for the working visa told me that as a foreigner I could not pass the driving licence locally and that I would need to convert my local one to international. The problem is ... ...
As you don't have a DL of any type yet, your only option will be to enrol with a driving school and take the Malaysian Driving Licence test. The Theory test is available in English in the KL ... Read More
NEW JOB SCAM IN MALAYSIA by Gravitas
There are business owners mistreating people with a NEW kind of scam. 1. They ask people to arrive in Malaysia on a tourist visa. 2. They never apply for a legal work permit 3. They deduct "income tax" at 28% (non-resident rate) but ...
Please report the company to LinkedIn. There are 3 further Filipina who have been approached by this company. Do your best to circulate a warning on PH social media as they are obviously mercilessly targeting specific individuals. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Ask about the Rebate for Walk-in customers. They call it "Direct A/C - KL" Read More
I have got release letter from my company
Please ensure your employment pass is shortened by the employer. If they will not be doing it ask them to give you an Authority Letter so you can go to Immigration and do it yourself. Facebook groups Expats - Malaysia and Expats World in Kuala ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I think it's in Menara Dion (right by monorail Station Raja Chulan) about 21st floor. But doublecheck. You need a security pass from the reception desk at ground floor and must give them some kind of ID card for safe keeping. I use a driving ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Falling FD rates https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/05/18/more-banks-in-malaysia-lowering-lending-rates/#hp1xz0Qv4myr12Ik.99 Read More
Tax Resident last year, going to resign this year before 182 days by Gogoku
Hi All, Need your advices here, I am a tax resident last year in 2018. In this year, I went out for 10 days. I will be resigning before my 182 days this year. I heard that I will be getting 28% tax flat rate from January-June salary which ...
What I am doing above is re-interpreting the general year linking process but backwards. If initially coming to Malaysia after the beginning of July in the first tax year, to link the 1st and 2nd tax years all that is necessary is to ensure max 14 ... Read More
Tax Resident last year, going to resign this year before 182 days by Gogoku
Hi All, Need your advices here, I am a tax resident last year in 2018. In this year, I went out for 10 days. I will be resigning before my 182 days this year. I heard that I will be getting 28% tax flat rate from January-June salary which ...
There are different rules if you have been in kl for 3 tax years according to the brochure link earlier This is only brainstorming and my own thoughts. Your 182 consecutive days in tax year 2018 would appear to be the period 2nd July 2018 to ... Read More
Tax Resident last year, going to resign this year before 182 days by Gogoku
Hi All, Need your advices here, I am a tax resident last year in 2018. In this year, I went out for 10 days. I will be resigning before my 182 days this year. I heard that I will be getting 28% tax flat rate from January-June salary which ...
The shorter period (2019) has to be linked to a period of 182 consecutive days (potentially with max 14 days holiday allowable during that 182 +14 days? ) Example 5 is said to explain but it is a complicated area of tax which is why I suggest you ... Read More
Switching EP to new company by kelly9426
There are few question bordering me. I will travel back to home country (Indonesia) in early of June for one week holiday. And i will start new job in new company by 12 July. But my worry is, if the former company submit EP cancellation letter ...
Ask them for the authority letter so you can cancel your EP yourself. You can make a police report if they don't cooperate but not sure if you should threaten them by mentioning it. Write a letter of complaint to Immigration as well. Keep ... Read More
Tax Resident last year, going to resign this year before 182 days by Gogoku
Hi All, Need your advices here, I am a tax resident last year in 2018. In this year, I went out for 10 days. I will be resigning before my 182 days this year. I heard that I will be getting 28% tax flat rate from January-June salary which ...
It is possible to link 2018 to 2019 dependent on when the absence(s) took place. Your tax office can advise whether you qualify. Read More
Switching EP to new company by kelly9426
There are few question bordering me. I will travel back to home country (Indonesia) in early of June for one week holiday. And i will start new job in new company by 12 July. But my worry is, if the former company submit EP cancellation letter ...
You have to get the passport visa cancelled at immigration and only the employer can do it unless they agree to give you an authority letter approving the cancellation. You would then take the letter to Immigration. It is a horrible tactic a few ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
You will have to ask them as I was already a resident when I applied for mm2h I use their office on Jalan Sultan Ismail. They have a very cut down policy just for mm2h. However as I live 100% of the time in Malaysia I buy a more robust policy. Still ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Use another insurer. Usually there are no problems like this and they should know you need the policy urgently so realise you need to arrangd to collect it from their office after a couple of days not wait a week or more for it to be mailed.. If you ... Read More
Safety in KL by Nona61
Hi everyone Please help me on this matter: I will be in KL with my husband in a few months, and was reading about life over there. So many foreigners who lived there, had many concerns about safety and security there. They mentioned lots of ...
Kuala Lumpur does have some bag snatching but apart from that most crimes do not target foreigners unless they behave ostentatiously (jewellery or showy wealth) or drunkenly which will attract attention. Normal safety measures are all that are ... Read More
Switching EP to new company by kelly9426
There are few question bordering me. I will travel back to home country (Indonesia) in early of June for one week holiday. And i will start new job in new company by 12 July. But my worry is, if the former company submit EP cancellation letter ...
The current EP needs cancelling in your passport. I assume they are giving you a no objection letter otherwise without proper cancellation of your EP and the letter no further applications will be approved until the natural expiry date of the sticker Read More
Moving to KL from Switzerland, Salary question by arrdhasan
After living 10 years in Switzerland, I am considering an option to move to KL ( For personal reasons ) with my wife and 4 year old boy. So lot of questions comes in my mind but the main ones are about the salary and cost of living. I am an IT ...
There are lots of Salary Surveys which can be found online that can give you an idea of salaries in Malaysia. Your salary expectations are rather high and probably unattainable. Half what you expect is probably more realistic. But a lot depends on ... Read More
Can I Stay more than 14 days out of Malaysia once I became resident. by shrrawan
Hi, As I completed my 182 days in Malaysia (June1st - Dec1st 2016). Due to some personal work I want to travel back to India (Jan 13th - Feb 1st 2017), which will be more than 14 days. Is it impact to fill my tax for 2016 and 2017 ...
There is an element of risk in just carrying a photocopy even to work. If you should be stopped by immigration etc. and don't have your full passport you will be detained. The decision is yours but getting a MyKad will remove the issue Read More
Can I Stay more than 14 days out of Malaysia once I became resident. by shrrawan
Hi, As I completed my 182 days in Malaysia (June1st - Dec1st 2016). Due to some personal work I want to travel back to India (Jan 13th - Feb 1st 2017), which will be more than 14 days. Is it impact to fill my tax for 2016 and 2017 ...
If you have an Employment Pass an application can be made for a MyKad. There is an element of risk in just carrying a photocopy if you should be stopped by immigration etc. Read More
Switching EP to new company by kelly9426
There are few question bordering me. I will travel back to home country (Indonesia) in early of June for one week holiday. And i will start new job in new company by 12 July. But my worry is, if the former company submit EP cancellation letter ...
When the current EP is shortened that final date is clearly stated so entering before that date is possible. If your new EP is approved it can be stamped physically in your passport between your return from holiday until your final date of current ... Read More
Can company file complaint to MoM to get me blacklisted? by GuestPoster93
Hi everyone, I have signed offer letter with A company and they have started EP application for me. Two weeks later, the application was approved and I have received a IPA letter. (I have yet to perform body checkup and EP card is not issued yet). ...
Clarification - this discussion is in the Malaysian forum therefore the response below assumes Company A and B are in Malaysia Yes you could get blacklisted and more importantly company A can block Company B from applying for an EP by not ... Read More
Malaysia dependent VISA cancellation by vikashd
Hi, I was working in Malaysia with Employment pass, my dependent(Spouse) had to return in-between due to a emergency. So we didn't cancel her dependent pass. While returning, I have cancelled my Employment pass and closed all tax ...
Here it is dated 8th May 2019 Read More
Malaysia dependent VISA cancellation by vikashd
Hi, I was working in Malaysia with Employment pass, my dependent(Spouse) had to return in-between due to a emergency. So we didn't cancel her dependent pass. While returning, I have cancelled my Employment pass and closed all tax ...
Somebody wrote on the forum the other day they cancelled the spouse visa just using passport as spouse was in India. I think they went to Putrajaya. Let me see if I can find it again Read More
Foreign husband/wive of Malaysia citizen allow to work in Malaysia by joegudman
Foreign husbands/wives to Malaysians can be given Visit Pass (social) for a period of 5 years on condition they comply with all the requirements. They are also allowed to be engaged in any form of paid employment or in any business or ...
I think you will find you need a 1 Yr spouse visa to be able to work and the first visa is usually only for 6 months. Each State has its own rules though so your immigration officer can advise. Which immigration office took your application Read More
Foreign husband/wive of Malaysia citizen allow to work in Malaysia by joegudman
Foreign husbands/wives to Malaysians can be given Visit Pass (social) for a period of 5 years on condition they comply with all the requirements. They are also allowed to be engaged in any form of paid employment or in any business or ...
This might be useful about sole proprietor and partnerships https://www.paulhypepage.my/different-between-sdn-bhd-sole-proprietor-and-partnership/ Do you already have an endorsement to work on your Spouse visa? Read More
Foreign husband/wive of Malaysia citizen allow to work in Malaysia by joegudman
Foreign husbands/wives to Malaysians can be given Visit Pass (social) for a period of 5 years on condition they comply with all the requirements. They are also allowed to be engaged in any form of paid employment or in any business or ...
It's automatically a joint venture because you registered it with a foreigner and a local Malaysian as owners. A JV is the designation for a Sdn Bhd owned in this way. You might want to consider abandoning the Sdn Bhd for now as you cannot ... Read More
Foreign husband/wive of Malaysia citizen allow to work in Malaysia by joegudman
Foreign husbands/wives to Malaysians can be given Visit Pass (social) for a period of 5 years on condition they comply with all the requirements. They are also allowed to be engaged in any form of paid employment or in any business or ...
To repeat. You have incorporated the wrong type of company. Because you own 49% it's categorised as a joint venture which requires equity and an employment pass to open a business account. It's standard procedure for any JV Go back to the ... Read More
Permission to work letter for a spouse of PR of Malaysia by serinshiba
Hi I am an Indian married to PR of Malaysia and recently got an job offer. Whether immigration will provide me permission to work letter or the company need to apply for employment pass. Please guide me. Thank you.
See checklist link above The employer provides the documents mentioned related to the company incorporation and job offer which are mentioned in the checklist. These are presented to Immigration together with passport etc from your side. Check ... Read More
What to prepare to study in Malaysia for Russian student
Everything you need to know is at this government website. https://educationmalaysia.gov.my The individual university will have its own acceptance criteria. Likewise the cost of enrolment and tuition. Read More
Does Employment Pass category 1 gets cancelled after marriage by ukhutwad
Hi, This is regarding immigration policies. Have read that foreign temps are not allowed to marry. Does EP1 come under foreign temp? Above RM10000 considered as EP1. Want to marry local Muslim girl. Religion no issue. Thanks, UKhutwad
About conversion attendance at classes is required I believe but JAIS can advise Read More
Does Employment Pass category 1 gets cancelled after marriage by ukhutwad
Hi, This is regarding immigration policies. Have read that foreign temps are not allowed to marry. Does EP1 come under foreign temp? Above RM10000 considered as EP1. Want to marry local Muslim girl. Religion no issue. Thanks, UKhutwad
Yes all foreigners have to comply and go through their embassy. Foreigners need permission to marry. They need a single status certificate stamped by several authorities You also need to go through the marriage course and medical I recall Check ... Read More
Foreign husband/wive of Malaysia citizen allow to work in Malaysia by joegudman
Foreign husbands/wives to Malaysians can be given Visit Pass (social) for a period of 5 years on condition they comply with all the requirements. They are also allowed to be engaged in any form of paid employment or in any business or ...
Have you been able to discuss this on FB group Foreign Spouses Support Group Malaysia to share info with people in similar situation. If you are under a Sabah spouse visa their immigration rules will apply https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/ You seem ... Read More
MTEP Visa Advice by BritJohn
I am considering the MTEP Visa and wondered if anyone else had gone through it - what advice they would give etc? Thanks!
Ecommerce is mentioned above as an area of interest and economic growth inside Malaysia so good start. There have been some incubators around in that area. They got government perks to set up here to promote online ecommerce businesses run by ... Read More
MTEP Visa Advice by BritJohn
I am considering the MTEP Visa and wondered if anyone else had gone through it - what advice they would give etc? Thanks!
100% locally owned company requires RM 250,000 equity before hiring a nonmalaysian The financial risk is quite high. Your French language skills might be the key to finding a job Malaysians can't do. This might give some ... Read More
Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape
I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...
Need to be 50+ https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=761316 Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Hi, I got the MCAL from my agent dated Apr 30 with ref. No. 380xx applied in earlier Aug 2018. Other date info are the same as above. Thank you all.My status is "pending committee approval" too. I submitted MM2H 2018 June. #371XX My ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
To know that we would need to understand how many 2018 applications are still outstanding. Minus unsuccessful applications. Divided by the unknown number of Committee meetings between now and end of September. Plus it is Ramadan so shorter working ... Read More
Does Employment Pass category 1 gets cancelled after marriage by ukhutwad
Hi, This is regarding immigration policies. Have read that foreign temps are not allowed to marry. Does EP1 come under foreign temp? Above RM10000 considered as EP1. Want to marry local Muslim girl. Religion no issue. Thanks, UKhutwad
Here's the link https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/ Check out examples at the different Immigration Offices to see how if possible to get your EP relaced with a spouse visa plus an immediate permission to work endorsement 6 months after your ... Read More
Does Employment Pass category 1 gets cancelled after marriage by ukhutwad
Hi, This is regarding immigration policies. Have read that foreign temps are not allowed to marry. Does EP1 come under foreign temp? Above RM10000 considered as EP1. Want to marry local Muslim girl. Religion no issue. Thanks, UKhutwad
Professional EP holders can marry. It is only foreign workers that can't do so. Its complicated getting a spouse visa and maintaining your job. Check this out carefully before deciding to change. FSSGMY is a group on Facebook and depending ... Read More
Working on a 6 month spouse visa by haroon86
Hi, I recently renewed my spouse visa. I had first gotten the visa for 6 months. I was hoping on renewal, they would give me 1 year, but I got 6 months again. My file is at Jalan Duta office. I wanted to know, has an one had an experience of ...
The States have different rules. You obviously live in Federal Territory KL so their rules apply. I think some States have more friendly rules than others but that does not help you. It is not mandatory to get a spouse visa. You could have tried to ... Read More
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Look for a job to get a Professional Employment Pass* Or Apply for Malaysia my Second Home visa Or Set up a business (with paid up capital sufficient to qualify for a Pass while having relevant skills) *Minimum requirements Degree +3 years ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Yes of course you just walk into any bank in Malaysia with your CAL and passport. Every bank can accept mm2h clients. Don't fuss with HSBC. They are chaotic in KL. They are good in Penang. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Once you have been assigned a current account number* in Malaysia you can arrange for a transfer. Probably good to transfer some extra funds. The FD will be set up using funds from your current account. Although you can usually get a debit card in ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
I heard today that 2018 applications are expected to be all processed by end of September 2019......!!! So yes still a huge backlog Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I think you are right!! If you already have a banking relationship with HSBC it can usually be extended to Malaysia. If not you just take the original Conditional Approval Letter to the bank so they can open a current account plus any currency ... Read More
Guide to Tax Clearance in Malaysia for Expatriates by thaiduongbs
Hi all, I would like to ask about the situation as below: I am an expatriate, i've arrived Kuala Lumpur on 14-Aug-2018, and i have to pay a tax as Non-Residence of the year of 2018, my residence status will become Residence after the ...
Usually the employer can prepare a list of absences and state which are holiday and business trips. The tax office has a form to fill out about the same so the employers letter makes it easier. Any holiday absence in 2019 needs to be added to 2nx ... Read More
Guide to Tax Clearance in Malaysia for Expatriates by thaiduongbs
Hi all, I would like to ask about the situation as below: I am an expatriate, i've arrived Kuala Lumpur on 14-Aug-2018, and i have to pay a tax as Non-Residence of the year of 2018, my residence status will become Residence after the ...
The last date of employment ie last day you receive salary will be the date used for your tax clearance. But you don't mention any holiday travel in 2018 or 2019 which might affect your residence status. Read More
Regarding appeal &new EP
First company needs to withdraw the appeal to enable new company to apply for EP under their company. Read More
Muslim Marriage in Malaysia by Nauman601
Hi I am from Pakistan. Can anyone guide me regarding Muslim marriage in Malaysia. I am properly aware of all requirements. But my case is a bit different. Let me explain. I am Muslim from Pakistan and my fiancee is Buddhist but now she is ...
If you are thinking of Temporary Marriage, it's not recognised in Malaysia. Read More
Muslim Marriage in Malaysia by Nauman601
Hi I am from Pakistan. Can anyone guide me regarding Muslim marriage in Malaysia. I am properly aware of all requirements. But my case is a bit different. Let me explain. I am Muslim from Pakistan and my fiancee is Buddhist but now she is ...
The best thing is for you to contact the French embassy in Kuala Lumpur as two foreigners would be marrying. They can provide you with information, process and the documents required because they would be involved in the process. Likewise the ... Read More
Permission to work letter for a spouse of PR of Malaysia by serinshiba
Hi I am an Indian married to PR of Malaysia and recently got an job offer. Whether immigration will provide me permission to work letter or the company need to apply for employment pass. Please guide me. Thank you.
Why don't you consult Facebook group Foreign Spouses Support Group as the answer is there. Take a look at this https://m.facebook.com/FSSGMY/photos/a.149357975247182/478334552349521/?type=3 The company does not have to apply for an ... Read More
MM2H medical insurance and registered clinic by tomlee
I m MM2H applicant. Conditional approval letter is issued. I m looking for medical insurance agent and registered clinic for the requirements of MM2H. Anyone can give me some recommendation. Thanks :)
It's based on level of indemnity (value of health care) you choose plus age and pre-existing conditions. You will find calculations online at insurance company websites. https://www.imoney.my/medical-insurance I think Tokio Marine does a cut ... Read More
MM2H medical insurance and registered clinic by tomlee
I m MM2H applicant. Conditional approval letter is issued. I m looking for medical insurance agent and registered clinic for the requirements of MM2H. Anyone can give me some recommendation. Thanks :)
I don't think that is insurance because you don't have any financial coverage or indemnity for immediate treatment in Malaysia. Local insurance called a medical card allows cashless admissions to hospital which your Taiwanese NHS does not ... Read More
Finding a house maid in KLCC by mahasem
Hello, I am moving to Kuala Lumpur soon with my kids. I would like to know how can I hire a good maid in KL. In England there used to be some websites where one can find a good housekeeper/maid of nanny. Anything similar in Malaysia? Thanks
Maids in Malaysia https://www.facebook.com/groups/1967502163465170/ Read More
Muslim Marriage in Malaysia by Nauman601
Hi I am from Pakistan. Can anyone guide me regarding Muslim marriage in Malaysia. I am properly aware of all requirements. But my case is a bit different. Let me explain. I am Muslim from Pakistan and my fiancee is Buddhist but now she is ...
Jalila05 - no unfortunately its not possible because to get married here as two foreigners, even via a religious ceremony, there is a lot of paperwork and contact with officialdom. Without a work permit he cannot register his documents or carry out ... Read More
Finding a house maid in KLCC by mahasem
Hello, I am moving to Kuala Lumpur soon with my kids. I would like to know how can I hire a good maid in KL. In England there used to be some websites where one can find a good housekeeper/maid of nanny. Anything similar in Malaysia? Thanks
Are you looking for live-in? Most maids already living legally in Malaysia are live-out. There are agencies to hire maids and arrange their work permit. If you have an employment pass or MM2H it's possible to bring one in. Otherwise it takes ... Read More
MM2H medical insurance and registered clinic by tomlee
I m MM2H applicant. Conditional approval letter is issued. I m looking for medical insurance agent and registered clinic for the requirements of MM2H. Anyone can give me some recommendation. Thanks :)
Does your medical cover from Taiwan include treatment obtained in Malaysia? If not, you need a policy that covers you in Malaysia. The local policies only cover hospitalization and directly related expenses Read More
Residency Pass-Talent by rupabsuvarna
Hi, Anyone who has applied for residency pass talent? Can you give me some info pls
Mostly applicants are being rejected now unless their earnings significantly exceed 15k per month regardless of the minimum stated. Also length of time working here needs to be longer term and not just the minimum. Information Technology is ... Read More
How to calculate 14 days by eathenHunt
Hi , if I leave Malaysia on 15th July and return to Malaysia on 21st July's morning, will it be counted as 5 days or 7 days (for calculating 14 days)? or if i am leaving Malaysia at 12 midnight how they are gonna calculate. Please help me with ...
The lady is correct. But the 182 days do not have to be consecutive (just a total) After that you can be outside for any length of time. Your friend is confused 14 day rule is only for linking tax years Read More
Tax Calculation
You do need confirmation of the purpose of all your travels outside Malaysia when doing tax clearance. The letter is attached to the form the tax office has in lieu of filling that form. The problem you now raised is whether 2019 can be linked to ... Read More
How to calculate 14 days by eathenHunt
Hi , if I leave Malaysia on 15th July and return to Malaysia on 21st July's morning, will it be counted as 5 days or 7 days (for calculating 14 days)? or if i am leaving Malaysia at 12 midnight how they are gonna calculate. Please help me with ...
Wasting your time really as the 14 day rule only applies if you are trying to link 2 tax years (which you are not) All holidays in 2019 do is to increase the number of days until becoming tax resident for 2019. Hahaha, I really don't believe ... Read More
Tax Calculation
Based on the information you have given, you are resident for 2018 and should also be for 2019 but must get a letter from your HR confirming your travel was business related and not holiday to show LHDN when you do your clearance. You should have ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Is your agent in kl or pg? Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
From 15 May CIMB will also follow suit https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/05/11/cimb-to-lower-rates-from-may-15/#0xEr8CGWYY76JJAs.99 Read More
British or American International school by Mariangela1983
Hello we are italian and we are going to move ti Malesia in july for at least 2 years. We would Like to receive suggestion about British/American International school. Our son is 4. What is the best one? We probably Will live in mont Kiara. Thank you
9 Bukit Utama https://www.iproperty.com.my/rent/condominium/?q=9%20Bukit%20Utama%20Condominium 1 Bukit Utama https://www.iproperty.com.my/rent/condominium/?q=1%20Bukit%20Utama Read More
MM2H Visa - Reference Number by cflat11
Hello everyone My apology if this topic has been covered before. I've directly (not through agent) mailed in my MM2H visa application to Putrajaya about 5 weeks ago. I am eagerly waiting for a "Ref. No." to be assigned to my ...
If you had an account in Dhaka with an international bank represented in Malaysia (eg Al Rajhi, HSBC, Standard Chartered, Citibank etc) you might be able to open a currency account (usd, gbp, swi, euro etc) in Malaysia before approval and then ... Read More
British or American International school by Mariangela1983
Hello we are italian and we are going to move ti Malesia in july for at least 2 years. We would Like to receive suggestion about British/American International school. Our son is 4. What is the best one? We probably Will live in mont Kiara. Thank you
You might want to read this https://happygokl.com/best-neighbourhoods-for-families-in-kl/ Read More
British or American International school by Mariangela1983
Hello we are italian and we are going to move ti Malesia in july for at least 2 years. We would Like to receive suggestion about British/American International school. Our son is 4. What is the best one? We probably Will live in mont Kiara. Thank you
There are some good condos very near bskl (one has a 9 hole golf course) or people still live in mk or around Tropicana. There are school buses as well. Mont Kiara is a concrete jungle with terrible traffic Read More
MM2H Visa - Reference Number by cflat11
Hello everyone My apology if this topic has been covered before. I've directly (not through agent) mailed in my MM2H visa application to Putrajaya about 5 weeks ago. I am eagerly waiting for a "Ref. No." to be assigned to my ...
Can someone kindly answer the questions about filling in the online application form Read More
How to calculate 14 days by eathenHunt
Hi , if I leave Malaysia on 15th July and return to Malaysia on 21st July's morning, will it be counted as 5 days or 7 days (for calculating 14 days)? or if i am leaving Malaysia at 12 midnight how they are gonna calculate. Please help me with ...
It's quite simple You just need to be in Malaysia for 182 days out of the 365 days in the tax year 1st January to 31st December Holidays are not counted as being in Malaysia Read More
MM2H Visa - Reference Number by cflat11
Hello everyone My apology if this topic has been covered before. I've directly (not through agent) mailed in my MM2H visa application to Putrajaya about 5 weeks ago. I am eagerly waiting for a "Ref. No." to be assigned to my ...
You can't open a bank account until you get your conditional approval letter Read More
How to calculate 14 days by eathenHunt
Hi , if I leave Malaysia on 15th July and return to Malaysia on 21st July's morning, will it be counted as 5 days or 7 days (for calculating 14 days)? or if i am leaving Malaysia at 12 midnight how they are gonna calculate. Please help me with ...
Go to your LHDN office and talk to a tax officer Any holiday days outside Malaysia should be added to find qualifying date eg 12 days holiday =182 +12=194th day Read More
Can I Find My Dream Home In 7 Days? by VWC
Ok, with or without my wife (boss may not let her go), I am planning to go to Malaysia in May for about a week (before I get really busy at work) to see if I honestly like it there or not. I get it, it is only a week and the weather is probably ...
It's rainy and cool in Penang Read More
Immigration security clearance for Work Visa in Malaysia by goodamigo
I got my VDR few days back for new job in Malaysia. I need to get single entry Visa using this. On the website of the official agent that works with the nearest Malaysian embassy for Visas, it was mentioned [i]With effect from 04th May 15, all ...
The security clearance has already been done before your VDR was approved The notice is old and concerns unskilled jobs You just need to present your Visa Approval Letter and perhaps read it Read More