Some employers are considering a “thorough review” of salary structures for current and future expatriates and, if necessary, the relocation of certain roles or workers to other countries.
Malaysia’s decision to double minimum salary thresholds for expatriate professionals has sparked domestic criticism and ...
Malaysia will double the minimum salary threshold and introduce a cap on the length of employment for its expatriate visas to create more job opportunities for locals.
The pay threshold for expatriate visas will be doubled to boost local hiring, sparking concern over reduced foreign talent ...
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The risks of tighter expat salary rules

Malaysia has been a magnet for expatriates to live, work and invest but a series of tighter conditions makes life harder and poses risks and uncertainties for high-skilled talent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia has completed a major step forward in expatriate talent management with the integration of MYFutureJobs and ePPAx hiring requirements into ...
Joshua Webley moved to Kuala Lumpur in 2023 and found it hard to meet new people. His casual dinner meetups with fellow expats gradually grew into a thriving community called The Expats Club. Webley ...
Dubai: One million jobs are up for grabs in Malaysia at the moment and the Malaysian government is wooing its people working overseas, including those in the UAE, to return to Malaysia and help ...
Affordable living, vibrant cultures and career opportunities are drawing expats to Asia – and many say they've never been happier. In the 2025 International Expat Insider Survey, which asked more than ...