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Khalisha Sharifah

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Khalisha Sharifah

Khalisha Sharifah
Khalisha Sharifah
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Khalisha Sharifah

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  • MalaysiaMalaysia

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T:+60 (0)3 2280 3668

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Kuala Lumpur

Fragomen Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Suite 21-1, Level 21, UOA Corporate Tower, Avenue 10, The Vertical, Bangsar South, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi

Kuala Lumpur 59200

Malaysia

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Suite 21-1, Level 21, UOA Corporate Tower, Avenue 10, The Vertical, Bangsar South, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi

Kuala Lumpur 59200

Malaysia

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Fragomen Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Suite 21-1, Level 21, UOA Corporate Tower, Avenue 10, The Vertical, Bangsar South, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi

Kuala Lumpur 59200

Malaysia

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Khalisha is a Practice Leader at Fragomen’s Kuala Lumpur office with more than 10 years of immigration experience, particularly inbound Malaysia immigration. She manages a team of immigration consultants and analysts and provides strategic advice to multinational and local companies on all aspects of Malaysia immigration.

Khalisha began her immigration career in 2012 at a well-known legal firm in Malaysia. In 2014, she joined Fragomen and was one of the pioneers who helped to grow its new office in Kuala Lumpur. She then joined a global relocation company in Malaysia as a Manager, where she focused on delivering a high-quality client experience. Khalisha rejoined Fragomen in 2019.

Khalisha speaks English and Malay.

Education

  • Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Bachelor of Laws, 2012
  • Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Bachelor of Legal Studies, honors, 2010

More from Khalisha

Admissions

Bar Admissions: Malaysia

 Court Admissions: Advocates & Solicitors, High Court of Malaya

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “The Uniqueness of West and East Malaysia Immigration Landscape.” Fragomen Malaysia Conference 2024, 24 October 2024.

Speaker, “Approval from the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM).” Fragomen Breakfast Roundtable, 1 August 2024.

Speaker, “APAC Roundtable Series: Managing Workforce Ratios and Other Localisation Requirements Across the APAC Region.” Fragomen, March 2024.

Speaker, “Latest Immigration Trends, Changes and Policies Shaping the Immigration Landscape for Singapore, China and Malaysia.” Fragomen APAC Webcast, 12 December 2023.

Speaker, “From Past to Future: Malaysian Immigration 2023 Recap and 2024 Preview.” Fragomen Webcast, 5 December 2023.

Speaker, “Evolutions in the Malaysian Immigration Landscape.” Fragomen Malaysia Conference 2023, 16 May 2023.

Speaker, “State of Play Around Asia-Pacific.” Fragomen Webcast, 31 May 2022.

Panelist, “Compliance and Risk Navigation.” HumanResources Workforce Mobility Interactive 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6 February 2018.

Khalisha’s insights

November 26, 2025 | Seminar

Immigration Breakfast Briefing - Navigating Expats Hiring Under Malaysia’s 1:3 Internship PolicyRead more

May 14, 2025 | Blog post

Labour Market Testing in the Asia-Pacific: Evolving Rules in a Global Talent RaceRead more

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more
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Khalisha’s insights

November 26, 2025 | Seminar

Immigration Breakfast Briefing - Navigating Expats Hiring Under Malaysia’s 1:3 Internship PolicyRead more

May 14, 2025 | Blog post

Labour Market Testing in the Asia-Pacific: Evolving Rules in a Global Talent RaceRead more

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more
More related insights

Khalisha’s insights

November 26, 2025 | Seminar

Immigration Breakfast Briefing - Navigating Expats Hiring Under Malaysia’s 1:3 Internship PolicyRead more

May 14, 2025 | Blog post

Labour Market Testing in the Asia-Pacific: Evolving Rules in a Global Talent RaceRead more

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • MalaysiaMalaysia

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Malay

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+60 (0)3 2280 3668

F:+60 (0)3 2280 3700

Kuala Lumpur

Fragomen Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Suite 21-1, Level 21, UOA Corporate Tower, Avenue 10, The Vertical, Bangsar South, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi

Kuala Lumpur 59200

Malaysia

Khalisha’s insights

November 26, 2025 | Seminar

Immigration Breakfast Briefing - Navigating Expats Hiring Under Malaysia’s 1:3 Internship PolicyRead more

May 14, 2025 | Blog post

Labour Market Testing in the Asia-Pacific: Evolving Rules in a Global Talent RaceRead more

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more
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[email protected]

T:+60 (0)3 2280 3668

F:+60 (0)3 2280 3700

Kuala Lumpur

Fragomen Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Suite 21-1, Level 21, UOA Corporate Tower, Avenue 10, The Vertical, Bangsar South, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi

Kuala Lumpur 59200

Malaysia

Khalisha’s insights

November 26, 2025 | Seminar

Immigration Breakfast Briefing - Navigating Expats Hiring Under Malaysia’s 1:3 Internship PolicyRead more

May 14, 2025 | Blog post

Labour Market Testing in the Asia-Pacific: Evolving Rules in a Global Talent RaceRead more

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more
More related insights

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Malay

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+60 (0)3 2280 3668

F:+60 (0)3 2280 3700

Kuala Lumpur

Fragomen Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Suite 21-1, Level 21, UOA Corporate Tower, Avenue 10, The Vertical, Bangsar South, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi

Kuala Lumpur 59200

Malaysia

Khalisha’s insights

November 26, 2025 | Seminar

Immigration Breakfast Briefing - Navigating Expats Hiring Under Malaysia’s 1:3 Internship PolicyRead more

May 14, 2025 | Blog post

Labour Market Testing in the Asia-Pacific: Evolving Rules in a Global Talent RaceRead more

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more
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