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2026 update: New process for Employment Pass in Sarawak
New Employment Pass process Sarawak, 2026, Renewal of Employment Pass, Sansols, Aliance, Exprt, new administrative cost RM1854
Elaine Sim
2 days ago3 min read


Everything you need to know about visas in Sarawak (2026) - New updates
Comprehensive information of available visas and work permits in Sarawak. Professional Visit Pass, Employment Pass, Certificate of Status, and Long Term Social Visit Pass.
Elaine Sim
4 days ago5 min read


2025 in review: Immigration News and Updates for Sarawak
This article outlines the changes to employment pass, domestic helper applications and foreign worker labour quota and applications in Sarawak over 2025 brought about by the implementation of FWTA, ALIANCE, SANSOLS, EXPRT, and HAVEN.
Elaine Sim
Dec 22, 20259 min read


Document Checklist for Expatriate Services Division Company Registration in Malaysia
Expatriate Services Division Company Registration Document Checklist West Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Immigration Pathways for Foreign Tech Founders in Malaysia
Market Entry, Company Set Up, Digital Nomad, Malaysia Digital, MDEC, SDEC, Malaysia Tech Entrepreneurship Visa
Elaine Sim
Nov 5, 20253 min read


DE Rantau Sarawak Pass: A Unique Opportunity for Digital Nomads seeking Nature, Culture and Exclusivity
Digital Nomad Sarawak, DE Rantau, Malaysia, Digital Nomad, 2025
Elaine Sim
Aug 12, 20252 min read


New costs to hire Foreign Workers in Sarawak (2025)
foreign worker hiring costs, SANSOLS, sarawak, foreign worker recruitment
Elaine Sim
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Compliance Checklist for the Hiring of Migrant Workers (Foreign Workers) in Malaysia
foreign workers, migrant workers, compliance, employer pays, housing accommodation, immigration levies, permits, labour quotas
Elaine Sim
Jun 8, 20253 min read


Resident Pass-Talent, the most desired Employment Pass in Malaysia
Resident pass talent, employment pass, work permit, visa, residency, Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Jun 4, 20253 min read


General Information about Student Passes and Guardian Visas Malaysia (2025)
Student visa, guardian visa, dependents, income requirements, document checklists Malaysia
Elaine Sim
May 28, 20253 min read


How to apply for the Investor Pass Malaysia (2025)?
Investor pass, Director visa, Investor visa, Foreign Direct Investments, Malaysia, Data Centers, Manufacturing, Tech Exploration
Elaine Sim
May 20, 20254 min read


Market Entry Strategy to Sarawak - What do businesses need to know?
Market entry to Sarawak, things to know, rules and regulations, licensing, land acquisition, immigration, visas, family relocations.
Elaine Sim
May 5, 20253 min read


Employer of Record (EOR) Arrangements in Malaysia
Employer of Record (EOR), outsourcing, manpower, people management and payroll management in Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Internship, Secondment, and Training Visa Options in Malaysia (2025)
Internship visa, secondment visa, temporary placement visa, training visa in Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Mar 10, 20252 min read


Sarawak's Labour Policy on Foreign Worker Recruitment and Expatriates
Foreign Worker Policy and Expatriate Policy in Sarawak or Labour Policy in Sarawak
Elaine Sim
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Complete Visa Guide for Malaysia (2025)
Visas in Malaysia, employment pass, work permit, residency visa, family visas, all types of visas Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Jan 10, 20253 min read


What do Foreign Direct Investors need to know about hiring in Malaysia?
Foreign Direct Investment and hiring in Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Jan 9, 20254 min read


What is the Sarawak Foreign Worker Transformation Approach?
Sarawak's Foreign Worker Transformation Approach (FWTA) for foreign workers and immigration processes
Elaine Sim
Jan 8, 20253 min read


An agency perspective: On ethical recruitment in ASEAN 2024
Migratesafe is a full service employment agency dedicated to the safe migration of migrant workers from the Indonesian and Filipino...
Elaine Sim
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Malaysia visa entry for foreign artists, photographers, production houses
Foreign artists and actors, photographers, production houses, and entertainment vendors must apply for visas to perform or film or...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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