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Employment Permits in Malaysia

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Malaysia provides several types of employment permits for foreign workers. We discuss these options in this article.

New Stricter Requirements for Singapore’s Global Investor Program

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Singapore has increased the investment requirements for foreign investors to join the Global Investor Program.

Indonesia’s Second Home Visa: What are the Requirements?

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Indonesia has issued second home visas, the first of its kind for the country, which will allow foreigners to stay for between five to 10 years.

Thailand Adopts Work from Home Bill: Implications for Employers

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Thailand has made an amendment to the Labor Protection Act to offer the same labor rights to remote workers.

Singapore Implements New Scheme to Help Businesses Hire Foreign Workers

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Singapore’s M-SEP scheme enables companies to hire foreign S Pass and Work Permit holders above the permitted prevailing quotas.

New Health Insurance Requirement for Short Term Foreign Workers in Indonesia

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Foreign workers in Indonesia on short-term work permits are now required to obtain health insurance.

Indonesia Relaunches Multiple Entry Visa Service

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Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration officially relaunched the multiple entry visa service on November 28, 2022.

Malaysia Introduces Electronic Option for the Renewal of Employment Passes

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Malaysia will introduce the option for Employment Pass holders to renew their permits electronically from December 1, 2022.

Cambodia Opens Foreign Employee Quota Application for 2023

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Cambodia has opened the foreign employee quota application for businesses for 2023.

Malaysia Launches New Social Visit Pass

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Malaysia has recently launched a new social visit pass named PLS@XPATS, which allows social visit pass holders to work in the country for up to 30 days.

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