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Guidelines From India High Commission Kuala Lumpur


GUIDELINES FROM INDIA HIGH COMMISSION OF KUALA LUMPUR TO INDIA SKILL EXPATRIATE WHO SEEKING FOR EMPLOYMENT IN MALAYSIA

Before you take up any legal employment in Malaysia, please get familiar with the laws and working conditions of Malaysia. These details can be found at the website www.mohr.gov.my. You are strongly advised not to work illegally in Malaysia, as it will lead to arrest, detention and very high fines. If you are a citizen of India planning to take up legal employment in Malaysia, please read carefully the advisory given below:


IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TAKE UP LEGAL EMPLOYMENT IN MALAYSIA, YOU REQUIRED THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

  • You must ensure that you have a valid Indian Passport issued by the Regional Passport Officer of your State. The Passport should be valid for a minimum period of six months.
  • A valid Visa from the Malaysian High Commission in Delhi or Consulates in Chennai or Mumbai must be stamped on the Passport.
  • Always keep a photocopy of your Passport and Visa separately from the original documents.
  • You must have a copy of the Employment Contract signed by you and your foreign employer, duly attested by the Registered Recruiting Agent in India.
  • Insist on a copy of the Employment Contract in English duly authenticated by the Licensed Recruiting Agent;
  • You must ensure that the contact details of your employer in Malaysia are with you before leaving India.

    • WARNING: You will become illegal in Malaysia if you do not have the above required documents, i.e, Valid Indian Passport, Valid Employment Visa from Malaysian High Commission/Consulate and Employment Contract.


    ADDITIONAL USEFUL DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION:

  • Open a Saving Bank N. R. E Account in one of the Banks in India to enable you to send your remittances from Malaysia;
  • Get familiar with local labour laws, working and living conditions of Malaysia.
  • Keep complete address and contact details of following:
  • High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur with you.
    [Address: High Commission of India, Level 28, Menara 1 Mon't Kiara, No. 1, Jalan Mon't Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur,
    Tel: (00-603) 62052350, 6205 2351, 6205 2352,6205 2353 & 6205 2354
    Fax: (00-603) 6143 1178,
    Website: www.indianhighcommission.com.my
  • Malaysian Labour Department Hotline: 00-603-88891111
  • Malaysian Immigration Department Operation Room: 00-603-8880555/56

    • WARNING:

  • Do not leave India without a valid Passport, Valid Visa and Employment Contract.