Conference & Seminar

FMM Seminar on Managing Foreign Workers & Expatriates in Malaysia Latest Rules, Permit Compliance & Enforcement Focus for 2026

Programme Details

For the Attention of: General Managers, Business Owners, Directors, HR Managers/Executives, Compliance and Administration Personnel, and those responsible for managing foreign workers and expatriates.

FMM Seminar on Managing Foreign Workers & Expatriates in Malaysia: Latest Rules, Permit Compliance & Enforcement Focus for 2026

This seminar equips employers, HR practitioners, and industry stakeholders with the latest updates and practical guidance on managing foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia. Key areas include labour law updates, work permit and expatriate pass compliance, EPF obligations, medical screening, and regional facilitation processes. Participants will also gain insights into Malaysia’s talent strategies, international best practices on ethical recruitment, and practical approaches to HR and industrial relations risks involving non-Malaysian employees, enabling effective workforce planning for 2026.

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
• Understand the latest labour laws, regulations, and enforcement trends affecting foreign workers and expatriates.
• Navigate work permits, expatriate pass processes, and immigration compliance requirements.
• Comply with statutory obligations including EPF contributions, medical checks, and reporting requirements.
• Apply ethical recruitment practices and international standards in managing foreign workers.
• Gain practical insights through case discussions and HR clinic sessions.

The details of the program are as follows:
Date : April 15-16, 2026 (Wednesday - Thursday)
Time : 8:30am - 5:00pm
Venue : Grand Paragon Hotel, Johor Bahru
Registration Fees : FMM Member – RM1,188.00 / Non-Member – RM1,296.00
(Inclusive of 8% Service Tax)

Interested participants are requested to complete and submit the registration form as attached before April 8, 2026. For further details, kindly contact Ms Zura / Ms Nur Fatihah of the FMM Johor Branch secretariat at Tel No. 07-3577613 or Fax No. 07-3577618 or email at zuraidahnur@fmm.org.my / nur_fatihah@fmm.org.my.