Immigration update: Malaysia | Extension of Recovery Movement Order Control
Malaysia | Extension of Recovery Movement Order Control (RMOC) to 31 December 2020
Malaysia has entered a recovery phase for the COVID-19 pandemic. The order related to this is made under the Prevention Act and Infectious Disease Control 1988 and Police Act 1967. The original RMCO was to end 31st August 2020, however it has been extended to 31st December 2020.
Who will be affected?
Effective from 7th September 2020, citizens of ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ, ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ who are currently holding:
1) PR (Malaysian Permanent Residence)
2) MM2H (Malaysia Second Home Programme)
3) Expatriates (including EP1 & PVP)
4) Resident Pass-Talent (RP-T)
5) Student visa
6) Spouse visa (LTVSP)
are ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ Malaysia until further notice.
Background
The Malaysian government made the decision following advice from the Health Ministry to ensure COVID-19 is contained in the country.
Implementation
Effective from 7th September 2020 onwards.
Santa Fe Analysis
The government of Malaysia might impose the same restrictions on citizens of other countries experiencing a spike in cases. We are closely monitoring the situation and provide an update as soon as we have a clearer view of the changes.
Clients may check with us if they have further questions and we will liaise with authorities or provide workaround for each unique case if applicable.
Should you have any questions, please contact the following:
KS Balasingam
Immigration Team Lead
Santa Fe Relocation
Malaysia
D: +60 19 601 6900
E: ks.balasingam@santaferelo.com
Robert Day
Group Head of Immigration Operation
Santa Fe Relocation
London, UK
D: +44 7990 021125
E: robert.day@santaferelo.com
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