With the extension of RMCO to 31 March 2021, we have been advised that persons on an expired social visa pass will be allowed to remain in Malaysia without penalty, until this date. However, at the end of the RMCO, they will be afforded 14 days to leave the country if their status has not been changed.
Anyone who is unsure of their status should check their status by contacting Malaysian Immigration for options to renew, or exit Malaysia.
This notice below was listed on the U.S. Embassy website on 04 January 2021 http://my.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid19-010421/
“Recovery/Conditional/Enhanced Movement Control Orders
On January 1, 2021, the Government of Malaysia extended the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through March 31, 2021.
(Updated) The Malaysian authorities have updated the U.S. Embassy that foreign nationals with expired social visit pass currently in Malaysia may leave Malaysia within 14 working days after the end of the RMCO without having to apply or obtain prior approval or any special extension pass. This guidance replaces the previous guidance received from the Malaysian authorities on December 31, 2020, which stated that holders of expired social visit passes must obtain a special pass to remain in or depart Malaysia as of January 1, 2021.
Please contact Malaysian Immigration directly, through their Online Inquiry System at http://eapp.imi.gov.my/tanya/create or through the Malaysian Government call center (MyCGG) at 03-8000-8000, with any further questions.”
The COVID-19 screening program for foreign workers has been implemented to assist the government’s efforts in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country particularly among foreign workers. This program requires COVID-19 screening for all foreign workers contributing to SOCSO and working in the states of Selangor, F.T. Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, Negeri Sembilan, Penang and Sabah. A detailed set of FAQs have been issued from Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO).
With the further extensions of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) to 14 January and the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), updated sets of SOPs has been issued.
Updates cover the restriction on health protocols, sports and recreational activities, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions), and tourist and cultural activities.
SOPs For CMCO Areas:
SOPs For RMCO Areas:
Following the introduction of advertising requirements for expatriate positions via the national employment portal MYFutureJobs, which takes effect starting 1 January 2021, a detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been released.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 29 December, 2020 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, recently bagged two highly-acclaimed industry awards, namely the “Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2020” and “2020 MY AMCHAM Cares.”
These awards recognize FedEx Malaysia for its FedEx / JA International Trade Challenge and Young Enterprise (YE) programs, which educate and inspire young talents to have an entrepreneurial mindset geared toward international trade. The awards reinforce FedEx commitment to global connectivity and providing access for the next generation of innovators.
“At FedEx Express Malaysia, we are honoured to receive these two awards. This is noteworthy recognition of our contribution towards our local communities. We recognize that entrepreneurs and small business owners require the necessary skills to keep up with the changing demand in the ever-evolving global market. Understanding this need, FedEx believes in equipping them with life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, risk-taking and self-confidence, thus equipping them for real-world experiences,” said SC Chong, managing director of FedEx Express Malaysia.
Following the recent introduction of advertising requirements for expatriate positions via the national employment portal MYFutureJobs, which will come into effect 1 January 2021, the Malaysian government has carved out exemptions for certain expatriate positions.
Automatic exemptions, without the need to go through any additional process with the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) before applying to the approving agency and Immigration, will be given for the following type of posts:
- C-Suite positions, key posts, and expatriates with a salary of RM15,000 and above
- Representative / Regional Office
- Investors / Shareholders / Owners
- Corporate Transfers / Secondment / Business Agreements
- International Organizations
- Sports Sector e.g. football players
- Employment Pass Renewals
- Replacements
Conditional exemptions, upon application, can also be granted for specialized skills, such as language-related skills.
The full details will be made available by the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) via their official guidelines and FAQ soon.
