Insights

New Driving License Requirements in Malaysia

This guide reflects the current policies as confirmed by JPJ Wangsa Maju in person in May 2025 and is intended to support expats in understanding and navigating the updated driving licence requirements in Malaysia but may be subject to change without prior notice. Limited official information is currently available online as of early June. As […]

Visa and Immigration

Immigration Updates

The only thing that stays the same is change. As changes in visa and immigration procedures and requirements arise, we’ll add them here.   UPDATES FOR JUNE 2025 CHINA: Citizens from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia will receive visa-free entry for up to 30 days starting from the 9th June 2025. KOREA: A pilot […]

Visa and Immigration

Visa and Immigration Trends Across Asia

Visa and Immigration process and requirements vary by location, employer and country. There are a few current trends that impact all three.             Digitalization of Work Permits: Many countries in Asia have been making efforts to digitize their work permit application processes. For example, countries like Singapore, Japan, and South […]