MDEC EP Renewal

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klflyer New member

Member since 09 July 2021

klflyerNew member09 July 2021 15:36:58

Hi,

On the MDEC Expats EP Application Process it states "FKW IS REQUIRED TO BE OUTSIDE MALAYSIA DURING APPROVAL PROCESS". Does anyone know if this applies to renewals?

Given the current EMCO situation and lack of vaccine acceptance in other countries, it seems impractical to leave the country at this moment in time for a renewal. Hoping this statement only applies to new applications?

Does anyone have any recent experience of timescales for renewal approval? For info the FKW projection for my renewal was completed within a matter of days.

Thanks

gaurav.a.sriva Active member

Member since 28 December 2018

gaurav.a.srivaActive member10 July 2021 05:31:46

klflyer wrote:
Hi,

On the MDEC Expats EP Application Process it states "FKW IS REQUIRED TO BE OUTSIDE MALAYSIA DURING APPROVAL PROCESS". Does anyone know if this applies to renewals?

Given the current EMCO situation and lack of vaccine acceptance in other countries, it seems impractical to leave the country at this moment in time for a renewal. Hoping this statement only applies to new applications?

Does anyone have any recent experience of timescales for renewal approval? For info the FKW projection for my renewal was completed within a matter of days.

Thanks

That statement no longer holds good. Renewals are happening. May take upto 4 weeks due to MCO. Renewal is much easier than a new EP. Not to worry.

Cheryllau Active member

Member since 25 February 2021

CheryllauActive member10 July 2021 06:39:02

For renewal there is no such requirement to exit the country unless the Ex employer refuses to provide Release Letter ya..

klflyer New member

Member since 09 July 2021

klflyerNew member11 July 2021 08:31:31

Thanks a lot for the quick replies.

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