Termination of Outsourcing Services: Final Reminder To Repatriate Foreign Workers
Termination of Outsourcing Services: Final Reminder To Repatriate Foreign Workers In Accordance with the Government’s Decision To Terminate Outsourcing Services.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) has decided to terminate outsourcing services for foreign workers with effect from 31st March 2019. Reference is made to the MOHA directives on management of foreign workers by outsourcing companies dated 15th October 2018, 23rd November 2018, 27th December 2018, and 18th January 2019.
2. Outsourcing services providers and employers have until 31st March 2019 to repatriate any remaining foreign workers under outsourcing services.
3. In view of this latest policy and regulations on outsourcing services for foreign workers, companies are advised to repatriate their foreign workers with active Temporary Work Visit Pass by 15th March 2019. The Government’s decision on the matter is final and any appeal will not be considered.
4. Foreign workers with working permits under outsourcing employers who are not involved in the process of changing of employers will be terminated through the system, following which the status of the foreign workers involved will be changed to illegal foreign workers if they still remain in Malaysia. MOHA has advised that outsourcing employers to comply with the directive and to repatriate their foreign workers within the stipulated period to avoid prosecution under the Immigration Act 1959/1963, and the Private Employment Agency Act (Amended) 2017. MOHA will follow up with further action and enforcement activities upon expiry of the deadline on 31st March 2019.
5. Any inquiries could be forwarded to Bahagian Pengurusan Pekerja Asing, Kementerian Dalam Negeri, Aras 5, Blok D9, Kompleks D, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan, 62546 Putrajaya at 03-8885 2935/2941/2978/2981.
News Source: HRNEWS
FAQ About Outsource Workers
Can We Get Outsource Workers Now?
No, effective 31st March 2019, there is no more outsource workers permit worker available for hiring in Malaysia. These outsource workers either repatriate to their respective country or transferred their permit to the existing employers.
What Happen If We Need To Hire Foreign Workers?
In order to hire foreign workers, first of all your company need to apply for approval to bring in new foreign workers from source of country ie Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, there are total of 15 countries worker can be selected.
What If We Don’t Have Approval Yet?
If you haven’t gotten any approval yet, can apply through Immigration Malaysia or contact us, we can consult you the process of application.
We Decided To Apply For Approval, How Long Does It Require?
Assuming you have all the required documents to apply, usually it will take about 2-3 months for the process. However, it may take longer time if your documents aren’t sufficient.