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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


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 religious students, preachers or setting up of religious institutions
There are special procedures for the visa entry of persons involved in religious activities in Malaysia. In both West and East Malaysia...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
Dec 16, 20242 min read


How to apply for a work permit in Sarawak?
Firstly, who requires a work permit in Sarawak? According to the Sarawak Labour Ordinance, any person who is a non-resident employee...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Permitted Sectors to Hire Expatriates in Sarawak and Malaysia
What are the permitted sectors? There is no exhaustive list of permitted sectors to hire expatriates in Sarawak. Generally, the industries that allow the hiring of expatriates in Sarawak and Malaysia are: 🧑🏽💻Digital Economy 👷🏽Oil, Gas and Energy 🏖️Tourism 💳Financial Services ☎️Communication,Content and Infrastructure 💼Business Services 🌴Palm Oil 🔌Electronics & Electrical 🛒Wholesale and Retail 📚Education 🩺Healthcare 🌾Agriculture Certain sectors are also consider
Elaine Sim
Sep 4, 20241 min read


List of International Schools in Sarawak
Looking for an International School in Sarawak? This article is for you! 📍Kuching Lodge International School 📆School term starts in...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Key Principles of Ethical Recruitment for Migrant Workers
According to the latest available estimates by the ILO, there are 169 million international migrant workers globally. Which means,...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
May 23, 20242 min read


Document Checklist for Labour Quota Application in Sarawak
Are you planning to hire foreign workers in Sarawak? This article may help in guiding you to prepare the necessary documents for the...
Joycelyn Migratesafe
May 14, 20241 min read


Professional Visit Pass Sarawak Document checklist 2024
The professional visit pass is a short term work permit for West Malaysians or foreigners to work in Sarawak. This is typically applied...
Elaine Sim
May 3, 20241 min read


Comparison chart between Sarawak's S-MM2H and the MM2H program
S-MM2H, MM2H, Malaysia My 2nd Home information and comparison
Dan .
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Do West Malaysians or Sabahans need work permits in Sarawak?
Sarawak work permits for West Malaysians and Sabahans
Elaine Sim
Nov 24, 20232 min read


Navigating the Right Channels: Understanding Calling Visas and Avoiding Illegal Placements
How to apply for work permit for domestic helpers in Sarawak and Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Can West Malaysian spouses work in Sarawak, and how?
Many West Malaysians married to Sarawakians move to Sarawak, knowing very little about the nuanced immigration situation that will soon...
Elaine Sim
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Can plantations in Malaysia survive the labour drought?
Malaysia and Indonesia produce up to 80% of the global palm oil supply. This industry is highly labour intensive due to hilly terrains...
Elaine Sim
Oct 11, 20233 min read


Professional Visit Pass in Sarawak 2023
Are you an oil and gas company, construction company or manufacturing company bringing in short term contractors to complete project...
Elaine Sim
Sep 8, 20232 min read


Labour Recalibration Program (RTK 2.0) Sarawak - Legalise your overstayed workers
Sarawak's Labour Recalibration Program (RTK 2.0) is now live from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023. What is the Labour Recalibration...
Elaine Sim
Aug 2, 20232 min read


How to hire foreign workers in Sarawak/ Malaysia?
Hiring foreign workers is a great alternative to resolving some of your labour issues in Malaysia, particularly where locals are not able...
Elaine Sim
May 14, 20233 min read


Labour quota application Sarawak
What is a labour quota application? To hire foreign workers in Sarawak, you need an approved labour quota from the labour department. The...
Elaine Sim
Sep 23, 20222 min read
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