Malaysia: Updated Criteria for Job Advertisement Requirements  

Key Points  

• Malaysia updated the requirements for employers advertising job vacancies in the MyFutureJobs portal prior to offering a position to a foreign national employee 

Overview  

The government of Malaysia updated the requirements for employers advertising job vacancies in the MyFutureJobs portal prior to offering a position to a foreign national employee. These updated requirements include the following: 

• Specialized skills positions will no longer be conditionally exempt from advertising the position to local employees.  
• Shortening the advertising period from 30 to 14 days for Employment Pass applications. 

What are the Changes? 

The government of Malaysia introduced changes to the requirements for employers to advertise a position prior to hiring a foreign national employee under an Employment Pass.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Malaysia’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.