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Malaysia visa entry for foreign artists, photographers, production houses
Central Agency Committee for Application for Filming and Foreign Artists Presentations (Unit Permohonan Penggambaran Filem Asing dan Persembahan Artis Luar Negara
Elaine Sim
Feb 42 min read


Complete Visa Guide for Malaysia with 2026 updates
Visas in Malaysia, employment pass, work permit, residency visa, family visas, all types of visas Malaysia
Elaine Sim
Jan 204 min read


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
Jan 73 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
Jan 55 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


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


Non-Residency Tax Rates for Expatriates and Returning Malaysians
tax rates, 30% flat tax, non-residency tax, 182 days, other ways to gain tax residency in Malaysia
Elaine Sim
May 28, 20253 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
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