JOBS FOR FOREIFNERS IN MALAYSIA

To reply those qualified expatriates who are looking for a job and process involved ,these are some useful information to better understanding of your situation.
There are two stages in the employment of expatriates: Application for an expatriate post and an endorsement of employment pass.
Stage 1: Application for Expatriate Post
This is the stage where a company submits its application for expatriate posts. The Government has appointed the following agencies to evaluate and approve expatriate posts.
Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) for the manufacturing and its related services sectors.
Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) for the information technology sector, specifically
companies that have been awarded Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Status.
Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM) for the financial, insurance and banking sectors.
Securities Commission (SC) for the securities and futures market.
Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp – BC) for the biotechnology industry. BC
facilitates immigration and employment related matters to biotechnology companies. Applications supported by BC will be forwarded to the Expatriate Committee for approval.
Expatriate Committee (EC) for expatriate posts in sectors other than the above mentioned sectors.
The Employment Pass Division of the Immigration Department of Malaysia is the secretariat for EC.
Stage 2: Endorsement of Employment Pass
Upon approval of the expatriate posts by the approving agency, the company must submit an
application to the Immigration Department for endorsement of the Employment Pass. Once the
Employment Pass has been endorsed, the expatriate can be hired.
Types of Expatriate Posts
Applicants can apply for the following expatriate posts:
1. Key Posts
These are high level (1st level) managerial posts in foreign-owned private companies and firms operating in Malaysia. Key posts are posts essential for companies to safeguard their interests and investments. The expatriates are responsible in determining the company’s policies in achieving its goals and objectives.
Example: Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, General Manager, Technical Director, Production Manager, Project Manager or Factory Manager.
2. Executive Posts
These are intermediate level (2nd level) managerial and professional posts. The posts require academic qualifications, practical experience, skills and expertise related to the respective jobs. The expatriates are responsible for implementing the company’s policies and supervision of staff.
Example: Management functions such as Marketing Manager, Logistics Manager, Investment Manager and Quality Control Manager. Professional such as Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager, Lecturer, Doctor, Architect etc.
3. Non-Executive Posts
These are posts for the performance of technical jobs that require specific technical or practical skills and experience.
Example: Welder, Mould Maker, Mould Designer, Tool & Die Maker, Manufacturing Systems Designer, Food/Nutrient Technologist, Fashion Designer, Specialist in Furniture Design & Ergonomics, Heat Setting Technician, Sewing Specialist, Craftsman/Engraving and Product/Flavouring Specialist.
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Ref;http://www.pemudah.gov.my/Guidebook.pdf