Can RPT holder stay in Malaysia unemployed?

Guest8772

03 December 2020 03:25:47

Guest8772

03 December 2020 03:25:47

Hi, I am accessing the benefits of getting a RPT in malaysia. And I have this question. If I have RPT, what happens when I am unemployed? Are we allowed to stay in Malaysia without a job? If yes, for how long can we stay in malaysia without being employed or find a new employer? Really appreciate any inputs on this.

rashesh

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Member since 16 March 2011

Kuala Lumpur

rashesh

03 December 2020 14:40:27

rashesh

03 December 2020 14:40:27

Kuala Lumpur

Yes, you can remain unemployed but at the time of RPT application, you must have employment for at least the next 3 months.

pseu

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Member since 24 March 2023

pseu

24 March 2023 16:16:51

pseu

24 March 2023 16:16:51

@rashesh any experience with RPT renewals wherein the principal RPT holder is unemployed at the time of renewal?

professor51

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Member since 23 April 2023

professor51

10 May 2023 15:38:14

professor51

10 May 2023 15:38:14

@Guest8772 Yes, you can be unemployed while holding the RP-T. RP-T being a residence pass, allows you to engage in any kind of activity (study, work, business) in Malaysia, or you could choose to do nothing at all. However, at the time of renewal after 5 years, you'll need to show previous two years of tax payments, each amounting to RM15K x 12 = RM 180K, which is the current minimum salary required for RP-T. This income can be from any activity, as long as it meets the criteria, your application will go through. You may refer to the RP-T renewal checklist here: https://rpt.talentcorp.com.my/clients/R … ist.V4.pdf