MALAYSIA: 2023 Quota Projections

October 10, 2022


ESD Registered Employers

The Malaysian authorities have announced that the 2023 quota projections for expatriates will be open from 7 October 2022. Employers with Expatriate Services Division (ESD) registration are able to submit their 2023 quota projections to cover any new or renewal applications they intend to submit for that specific year.

MDEC Registered Employers

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) announced that the 2023 quota projections for expatriates will be open from 1 November 2022. Employers registered with MDEC will be able to submit their 2023 quota projections from that date forward to cover any new or renewal applications they intend to submit especially if the planned submission falls within the first quarter of 2023.

Newland Chase Insights

This is an annual process for Malaysian employers with ESD registrations  and with MDEC registrations and it is recommended that employers submit their quota projections for 2023 as early as possible to avoid any delays in the application processing for any new or renewal applications they anticipate to submit for next year.

 

This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.