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Singapore: Employment Pass Holders Transferring to Related Employer Now Require New Application

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Employers can no longer transfer an Employment Pass (EP) holder to a related company in the case of a merger or acquisition without the new employer submitting a new EP application, according to a policy change announced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Once the new EP is approved, the previous employer can cancel the old EP, without re-advertising the role in the job bank.

Previously, employers could transfer an EP holder to a new company without a new EP application.

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Malysia: Employers must submit 2016 Employment Pass projections

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Employers registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) and the Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MDeC) should submit their Employment Pass (EP) projections for 2016 as soon as possible, for both initial and renewal EP applications. 

Employers should note that:

  • There may be processing delays due to holiday closures and the expected high volume of projection applications.
  • All approved projection numbers granted in 2015 will no longer be valid in 2016, even if there are unused numbers left.