Published: 09.10.2026
- 2026-10-09Spouses of certain expatriates will be allowed to work in Malaysia from 1 January 2027
Spouses of Employment Pass Category I holders on a dependant pass will be allowed to work in Malaysia from 1 January 2027, subject to conditions. The measure is listed in Malaysia’s Budget 2027 highlights.
- 2026-09-15Malaysia publishes requirements for citizenship applications
Official materials describe several routes to Malaysian citizenship, including family-related, birth-related and naturalisation applications. For naturalisation applicants aged 21 and above, the stated requirements include at least 12 years of residence, good character, Malay-language proficiency and support from two Malaysian citizens.
- 2026-09-15Malaysia reiterates international departure requirements and travel-restriction checks
Leaving Malaysia requires a valid passport or travel document with at least six months’ validity, an appropriate visa or entry permit and a valid boarding pass. Travellers must also not be subject to a departure restriction, and the official portal provides a blacklist-status check.