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12 Feb 2026
In February 2026, the Malaysian Minister of Human Resources issued new rules for the State of Sabah requiring employers to obtain a licence before hiring non-resident employees.
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Implementation date
15 Feb 2026
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Updated: 12 May 2026
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Recent update from 12 May 2026:
On 12 February 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources in Malaysia announced the Labour (Licence to Employ Non-Resident Employee) (Sabah) Rules 2026. These rules enter into force on 15 February 2026 ...
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