PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 14 -- The government will implement a new expatriate employment policy effective June 1, 2026, which increases the minimum salary thresholds and introduces set employment duration limits for expatriates in Malaysia.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said that the policy aims to prioritise qualified local talent and reduce the nation's reliance on foreign labour, in line with the targets of the 13th Malaysia Plan.

Under the new policy, the salary and employment duration rules for the three Employment Pass categories have been restructured as follows:

The ministry explained that the new duration limits are designed to provide employers with a clear framework for developing succession plans involving the local workforce, while ...