In an effort to curb the outbreak of the Covid-19 outbreak, beginning April 3, 2020 The Government has determined that all individuals entering Malaysia from abroad will be subject to compulsory quarantine orders at the Government-designated Quarantine Station.

Effective June 1, 2020, the Government through a new policy mandates that all entrants to Malaysia through all International Entry Points (PMAs) have to bear the cost of quarantine with 50 percent of the cost of quarantine borne by the Government for citizens while full payment will apply to non-citizens. Individuals subject to quarantine orders will be referred to as  Person Under Surveillance ( PUS).

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MYXpats Centre has updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), after the announcement for MyHelp Online Appointment for counter transactions in ESD website AND RP-T system respectively on 3 May 2020. This information will assist to answer most enquires regarding MyHelp Online Appointment, Exit Condition, Special Pass and Medical Health Screening. This FAQ can be viewed and downloaded using the following links:

FAQ MyHelp Online

FAQ Exit Condition, Special Pass and Medical Health Screening

Feel free to contact MYXpats through the following email addresses for further clarification and they will respond within two (2) working days.

a) Employment Pass / Professional Visit Pass / Dependent Pass / Social Visit Pass / SVP-i:
[email protected]

b) Company Registration / Projection Enquiry:
[email protected]

c) Residence-Pass Talent (RP-T):
[email protected]

The rapidity and depth of the COVID-19 crisis was unexpected and it is not over yet. During a virtual meeting held by tax leaders from KPMG member firms recently, more than 1,000 attendees were asked about their current priorities. Besides keeping up to date with business changes and cash preservation, rounding out the top three is compliance.

The COVID-19 epidemic and the Movement Control Order (including the conditional version) has forced us all to adapt to a new way of working. How is your organization adjusting to the new normal, what are your recommended practices? 

Below is a list of what our member companies have been doing. More to come soon.

Even as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to varying degrees around the world, it is important to plan for a return to normal—albeit a different normal. Governments in some regions continue to relax stay-at-home orders. And among those that still maintain lockdowns, thoughts are turning to how best to manage the inevitable loosening of restrictions. The world is looking for a path to safely reopen business, educational institutions, and governments to get people safely and productively back to work.

As a company with a sizable and widely distributed workforce, IBM has experienced first-hand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Some of the new workplace norms have been identified and must be established.

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AMCHAM is one of the most active Chambers in the region. We are a small team and we do unique work on behalf of our members and work closely with a number of stakeholders including the Government.
AMCHAM is looking for support in these areas:
  • Graphic Designers / Infographic Designers
  • Content and Web-focused design skills (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, etc.)
  • Researchers
  • Social Media Experts & Storytellers / Video-storytellers
Opportunities are flexible: short term, freelance and could lead to full-time employment.
Qualities we embrace: Passion, commitment, teamwork, and the ability to work in “the grey’ or with ambiguity, possessing a sense of humor.
Kindly register with us by filling out a form, click here, and we will be in touch with you as and when we have an upcoming project