Here are Malaysia’s statutory updates for 2024.
Effective June 2024
More Foreign Nationals are eligible for Autogate Entry
Nationals from 63 countries can now use the autogate entry at Malaysian airports if they register for a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at least three days before travel. This follows two recent programme expansions, which were introduced in January 2024. The autogate system enables travellers to scan their passports and pass through an automated gate for immigration clearance.
Countries: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Mainland China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Türkiye, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Source: Fragomen
Pre-approval is required for Initial Professional Visit Pass Applications
Effective April 2024
EP Applications must be Submitted through the Xpats Gateway
Effective April 24, 2024, all new and renewal applications for Malaysian employment pass (EP) must be submitted through the Xpats Gateway system for Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) registered companies.
Employers are advised to use their existing MDEC Expats system login credentials to access the Xpats Gateway platform.
The transition to the Xpats Gateway system is expected to improve processing times for employment pass applications, benefiting both employers and prospective employees.
Source: MDEC
Effective March 2024
Service Tax Increase on Digital Services
More info: https://eosglobalexpansion.com/malaysias-service-tax-increase/
