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Rules change
Employment Passes are filed by the employer through the Expatriate Services Division (ESD); nomad passes run through MDEC, and MM2H through the Ministry of Tourism. Thresholds were revised in 2024 and 2026, so check the current figures before relying on them. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm each step with the Immigration Department of Malaysia before you rely on it.