Malaysia Immigration 2026: What Changed, What It Means & What Comes Next

Fragomen Malaysia is hosting a roundtable discussion on Thursday, 5 November, exploring the key immigration developments shaping workforce mobility in Malaysia.

2026 has brought a number of important changes for employers, including revised salary requirements, the introduction of the 1:3 Internship Policy and ongoing digitalisation of immigration processes. The discussion will consider the impact of these developments, key considerations for workforce planning and what organisations should prepare for as they look ahead to 2027.

The discussion will cover:

• Regulatory updates in 2026, including the Revised Salary Policy, 1:3 Internship Policy, MIDA Expatriate System (MES) & IRDA XPATNOVA Portals.
• Planning for 2027, including succession planning and workforce projections.
• Practical considerations for employers navigating Malaysia’s evolving immigration requirements.

The session will provide an opportunity to hear insights from our Malaysia immigration professionals, ask questions, and connect with other business and HR leaders. Through an interactive discussion, participants can exchange perspectives and explore approaches to managing international talent in an evolving regulatory environment.

Fragomen Speakers:

• Khalisha Sharifah, Practice Leader
• Tzyy Yen Tan, Senior Business Immigration Manager
• Husna Harun, Business Immigration Manager
• Angelin Ching, Assistant Business Immigration Manager