Foreign Worker Recruitment

The Recruitment Process

An eight-step, end-to-end process — fully compliant with Act 246, FWCMS, FOMEMA and PLKS requirements.

  1. Eligibility & Quota Application

    We assess your eligibility and lodge the quota application with the relevant authorities, confirming approved sector, source country and headcount before any commitment.

  2. Local Advertising Compliance

    We satisfy the local-hiring requirement — advertising on MYFutureJobs and meeting the s.60K Employment Act 1955 obligation to prioritise Malaysian workers before foreign recruitment proceeds.

  3. Source-Country Selection & Screening

    Candidates are sourced from approved countries through vetted overseas partners, then screened for skills, medical fitness and documentation.

  4. FWCMS Submission

    Applications are submitted through the Foreign Worker Centralised Management System (FWCMS) with complete, accurate documentation.

  5. Calling Visa & Mobilisation

    On approval, the calling visa is issued and mobilisation is arranged — flights, arrival handling and reception in Malaysia.

  6. FOMEMA & PLKS Endorsement

    Workers undergo the mandatory FOMEMA medical examination; on a fit result, the PLKS (temporary employment pass) is endorsed.

  7. Induction & Deployment

    Workers receive induction on safety, rights, workplace conduct and accommodation before deployment to the employer site.

  8. Annual Renewal & Exit

    We manage annual permit renewals, FOMEMA re-examinations and, at the end of service, compliant repatriation and exit processing.

Employer-Borne Cost Principle

Workers are never charged recruitment fees. Under the Employer Pays Principle, the costs of compliant recruitment are borne by the employer. This is a condition of ethical, lawful placement — not an optional extra.

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Compliant, end-to-end recruitment and manpower management for employers across Malaysia.

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