10 January 2023

Malaysia implements new requirements for employers when hiring or terminating foreign nationals

Effective 1 January 2023, Malaysian employers must obtain approval from the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Human Resources prior to hiring foreign nationals. Further, they must notify the DG upon termination of foreign nationals’ employment.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2023-5028