Malaysia: Companies Reminded to Update Exit Clearance Records and Complete Pass Cancellations; New iKAD Arrangement

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) issued a reminder asking companies to review exit clearance records for foreign nationals whose Employment Passes have expired and who either have no recorded exit or have not updated or shortened their pass validity with the Immigration Department of Malaysia. Companies should update these records through the Exit Clearance module in the eXpats System. If they fail to do so, they may face difficulties submitting and processing future applications through the system. 

MDEC also announced that, from October 15, 2026, companies will no longer be able to collect i-KADs (biometric identification cards issued by the Immigration Department of Malaysia to non-Malaysian residents) at the Expats Service Centre counter. Instead, companies can expect to receive i-KADs by delivery within 10 business days after ePASS issuance. Companies should collect any i-KADs still awaiting collection at the centre as soon as possible. MDEC will communicate further details of the delivery process separately. 

Companies that have submitted pass cancellation requests through the eXpats System should promptly provide the original passports needed to complete those requests. Delays in submitting passports may delay or prevent related immigration transactions and future applications. 

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen.