snigdhap
11/27/2014 05:30 EST
Hi,
I am an IT professional from India having 5 yrs of testing experience. My Husband got an offer in Kuala Lumpur (IT job) where I will be holding a dependent Visa.
1.Can anyone please suggest me whether its possible to get a work permit for me to search and get a job in Malaysia?
2. If Yes, then do I need to apply for WP visa or that dependent visa will work?
3. How much possibility are there to get job for a foreigner in Malaysia.
4. Am I taking a wrong decision by resigning and planning to move Malaysia in hope to get a job there definitely?
Looking forward quick response and guidance please suggest ASAP.
Regards!
Sni
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mytwocents
11/27/2014 18:16 EST
In the past definitely no. But the government here seems to change / flex the rules every now and then. No one is sure, put it simply.
In the past, there are many Malaysians with foreign wives practically qualified medical doctors are not even allowed to practise as doctors here.
It could probably a wrong decision to quit a job when you have one. Why not give your hubby time to settle in KL and see if it can be done some kind of arrangement with his boss.
His boss is employing him not you, so the boss is not obliged in any way.
Also jobs are offered to foreigners if there are no one qualified here. In reality there are hundred of thousands unemployed IT graduates here, only problem I heard is their inablity to converse well in English. So once all those graduates polished their English, you will have a tough time. Usually the real problem is the kind of salary offered not even appealing to the locals and use other problems to disguise that. It is a well-known problem in Malaysia, employers not keen to offer meaningful competitive salary
except for multinational giants.
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kebinger
11/27/2014 22:36 EST
I don't know which country my2cents is referring to because generally the Malaysian Government wants to encourage dependents to work.
Unfortunately the regulations are not very helpful but I know from our experience that the approval for the post (1st stage) is usually given to companies who apply. The big questions will be if the company who is willing to employ you wants to do all the paperwork. Below are the regulations:
"Working conditions for Dependent Pass holder:
The Husband/Wife of the Expatriate Officer holding the Dependent Pass is permitted to work without having to change his/her Dependent Pass to the Employment Pass on condition that he/she acquires working approval from the Immigration Department Terms and conditions
1. Job Offer from any company/Government Agency
2. Prior approval from approving agencies such as: MIDA, MDEC, Bank Negara, Securities Commission, Public Services Department.
3. For those without approval from any agency, application is subjected to conditions laid down by the Expatriate Committee."
(Note by kebinger): The procedure is the same as for any work permit approval. First step is for the company to get the approval of the post. It is easier to get it if they apply for a "Dependent". The conditions could be found: http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/m...ion-for-a-post "Procedures - Work Permit by Endorsement
1. Applications can be submitted to the Employment Pass Division of the Immigration Headquarter Putrajaya or the nearest Immigration Office in any state.
2. Applications for Work Permit by Endorsement can be submitted on approval of the Dependents for application: i. Cover letter and Letter of Authority from the company.
ii. DP11 Form iii. Job offer or Employment Contract
iii. A photocopy of the complete passport.
Fees Charged - Free"
Malaysia has a shortage of qualified people in any field an IT professionals a rare species here. That's why the government gives incentives to those who start an IT business here.
Just for the record: A spouse of a Malaysian can work in any field and will be given a work permit without and restrictions. If a doctor does not qualify as doctor the health department won't allow him/her to work.
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mytwocents
11/28/2014 01:32 EST
Like I wrote, "In the past".
So, if probably you are right, things have changed dramatically then.
Yes, please refer to what kebinger wrote, most likely he knows better.
Those things that I wrote can be easily verified by newspaper readers, Dr Mahathir time of course.
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snigdhap
11/28/2014 02:01 EST
Thanks a lot kebinger!!!
for all these detailed expatiation.
I would really appreciate if I can get some below answers as well!
1. So do you suggest me to apply for a Prior approval from approving agencies such as: MIDA, MDEC, Bank Negara, Securities Commission, Public Services Department as mentioned in 2nd point soon I boarded into Malaysia ?
2. Also would like to know if I dont have a job offer in hand then what would be the option for me?
3. Do you really suggest me to come down with my husband and search for a job in Malaysia in IT field?
4. Again asking please let me know how far possible to get a job and Work Permit?
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kebinger
11/30/2014 07:39 EST
Sorry, it seems I was not clear enough. To be employed under “Dependent Pass” the employer has to apply for the position first through Immigration. He needs a supportive letter from one of the agencies. It is easier for him to get a supportive letter for a “dependent”.
To be on the save side I would look for a job prior to the departure through some of the head-hunters or place and ad/check vacancies at jobstreet or similar online pages.
I will not interfere in your family decisions and no one can guaranty to get a job . My saying is: “where there is a will there is a way”
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snigdhap
12/1/2014 02:05 EST
@ kebinger,
Thanks for your comment! specially for the last line completely agree with you. I have also started trying from my end for Malaysia to get a job prior to the departure and still dint get a single call.
Lets hope for the best and move on!
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Otte
2/26/2016 02:42 EST
"In the past definitely no. But the government here seems to change / flex the rules every now and then. No one is sure, put it simply."
My foreign husband & I in 2015 applied for a Spouse Visa. He is granted a 2 year stay specifically stating that he is not permitted to work.
If he wants to work, the Malaysian spouse has to fill in a form permitting him to seek employment and has to apply for a work permit.
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kebinger
2/26/2016 08:08 EST
I know it is quite easy to get the work permit if you are married to a Malaysian citizen. You do not even have to get the the post approved first and no minimum salary of RM 5000. The spouse just has to apply as soon as any employer offers a job. Below the official guideline from Immigration:
.The foreign husband/wife is permitted to work in Malaysia without having to change their Social Visit Pass to the Employment Pass on condition that the spouse has acquired work approval from the Immigration Department.
2.The approval is in the form of an endorsement on the passport/travel document.
3.The endorsement is given free of charge.
4.The endorsement entitles the holder to work in any legal profession.
5.The application for the endorsement can be made at the Visa, Pass and Permit Division Immigration Head Quarters or at the nearest state Immigration office.
6.The permit is effective any time after or during the submission of the Social Visit Pass.
7.The letter of application should be submitted together with a copy of the letter of appointment/company registration evidence, marriage certificate and a valid Long Term Social Visit Pass.
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