Dear Valued Clients, 

Greetings from the Expats Service Centre!

Please be informed that MDEC will be implementing system updates in preparation for the revised Expatriate Salary and Employment Pass Policy.

As part of this implementation, the following updates will take effect:

 

1. FKW Headcount Declaration Update

With immediate effect from 25 May 2026, the existing ‘FKW Headcount Declaration’ request function in the Expats System will be discontinued. Companies may continue to utilise their remaining approved FKW headcount available in the system for individual FKW applications. 

 

Any new or additional FKW Headcount requests submitted from 3 June 2026 onwards will undergo further evaluation and approval under the revised process.

 

2. Scheduled System Maintenance

The Expats system will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance as follows:

Maintenance Period: 1 June 2026 until 2 June 2026

 

During this maintenance period, companies will not be able to access the system or submit any applications. The system is expected to resume normal operations and be available for all application transactions from 3 June 2026 onwards.

In view of the scheduled downtime, companies are encouraged to review their application planning and ensure that any intended submissions are managed accordingly to support a smoother application process.

Further guidance, including the final checklist for applications under the revised policy and projection requests, will be shared in a subsequent announcement.

 

We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation during this transition period.

 

Should you require any clarification or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For further assistance, please contact us at 03-8315 3106 / 3157 or email expatctr@mdec.com.my.

 

Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation.

 

Yours sincerely,

Expats Service Centre