Expatriate Management and Mobility

Expatriate Management and Mobility

This course is meant to educate expats on various legal and social aspects of Malaysia concerning expatriates specifically. This full-day course is designed to prepare expatriates not only on the legal and social matters, but on a spectrum of topics such as immigration regulations, land regulations, specific bodies for the welfare or expatriates as well as their rights in malaysia.

Learning Outcome

After completing this course, the learner shall have a clear understanding on the following matters (pertaining to expatriates)

• Immigration regulations and systems.
• Work Permit:
  • Overall process for Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass, Long Term Visit Pass and other relevant passes.
• Temporary Visas:
  • Overall process for employees dependent or contractors such as Dependent Pass, Social Visit Pass, and Tourist Visa.
• Residency Permits:
  • Overall process for employees and dependents such as Residence Pass – Talent and Permanent Residence.
• Social systems and nuances.
• Do’s and don’ts.
• Travel advisory.
• Legal rights and regulations.
• Land and real-estate matters.

Outline

1. Introduction
   1. Definitions
   2. Regulatory bodies
   3. Limitations
2. Immigrations
   1. Visas
   2. Permits
   3. Categories
   4. Methodologies
   5. Pathways
      1. Resident
      2. Non-Resident
      3. Term
      4. Permanent Resident
   6. Taxation
3. Legal
   1. Regulatory and non-regulatory bodies
   2. Rights
   3. Limitations
4. Social
   1. Cultural norms
   2. Sensitivities and tabos
   3. Advisory