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Expatriate Work Permit , FAQ

Is there any restriction to employ foreign workers in any investment project and commercial office? Can these ratios be changed?

Oct 11, 2021

Is there any restriction to employ foreign workers in any investment project and commercial office? Can these ratios be changed?

• Generally industrial projects registered with BIDA can employ foreign workers at a ratio of 10:1 local worker: foreign worke at the initial stage and then 20:1 during the operational stage. • Commercial (branch, representative/ liaison) offices registered with BIDA and educational institutes can employ foreign workers at a ratio of 5:1 (local worker: foreign worker).

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