New rules announced in today's budget - domestic helpers - Malaysia forum

Gravitas · 2017-10-27T14:07:57+02:00

Discover updates on Malaysia's budget affecting domestic helpers, including new rules for direct hiring and online visa applications.

New rules announced in today's budget - domestic helpers

Gravitas ViP

Member since 02 March 2011

GravitasViP27 October 2017 12:07:57

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"Goverment to allow employers to directly take in domestic helpers from nine countries without going through agents and allow visa application online."

The budget is ongoing today so updates will come accordingly.

abdulkhalil Banned

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abdulkhalilBanned27 October 2017 13:08:40

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That is fantastic news.

misa2035 Member

Member since 04 May 2017

misa2035Member27 October 2017 21:38:53

hi i got ecard which expired on February 2018, there have any possible to get work permit and if possible how long will take time.

Gravitas ViP

Member since 02 March 2011

GravitasViP27 October 2017 22:57:00

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Misa2035 - You need to get offered a job and then the employer will make the application.

Gravitas ViP

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GravitasViP28 October 2017 06:45:12

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Just a reminder - domestic helpers are ladies and the nine countries involved are Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, The Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar.

Gravitas ViP

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GravitasViP14 December 2017 05:25:52

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Update -

玩偶姐姐ind Active member

Member since 21 November 2017

玩偶姐姐indActive member14 December 2017 07:18:15

Thanks for sharing information

Gravitas ViP

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GravitasViP30 December 2017 04:32:46

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The rules and process have now been announced.

Wansainsbury Member

Member since 10 April 2019

WansainsburyMember10 April 2019 11:33:53

Hello Gravitas. My family and I will be relocating to Kota Kinabalu in May. My husband is british and will be under expatriate employment for 2-3 years. We have helpers from Indonesia and on social visit pass for 30 days. How do we process their work permit? Can I do it in KL and bring them to Kota Kinabalu? Thank you

Gravitas ViP

Member since 02 March 2011

GravitasViP10 April 2019 11:38:10

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No you need to deal with immigration directly in KK/Sabah

It may require hubby 's Visa Approval Letter or even his EP to be stamped in his passport before your DP and Maids passes can be processed.

Ask KK/Sabah for requirements because immigration is decentralised

(Will just point out domestic helpers associated with a foreigner working in Malaysia does not fall under the initial topic of this thread)