I would like to refer to the letter from Bina Ramanand of Foreign Spouse Support Group and S.T. Ang dated 3rd August 2010 with regard to the issue of foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens. In line with Malaysian Government policy to attract highly skilled, knowledgeable and talented foreign workers to the country, Pasukan Petugas Khas Pemudahcara Perniagaan (PEMUDAH) in its latest decision has allowed Malaysians’ spouses to be given Visit Pass (Social) for a period of five years in condition that they comply with all requirements. In relation to this, they are also allowed to be engaged in any form of paid employment or in any business or professional occupation without converting their Social Visit Pass status to Employment Pass or Visit Pass (Temporary Employment).
It is hope that with this explanation, the misunderstanding on the issue of foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens are not allowed to work due to unfavorable policy or law towards them could be cleared. Nevertheless, thank you to both of you for raising this issue. Â
Mohd Fardhi Ahmad
Division of Immigration Affairs
Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA)
13 August 2010
Surat Kepada Pengarang