What steps must employers take before applying for foreign workers under the new system?

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Employers must advertise locally and obtain approvals before applying for foreign workers through the OSC system
Employers must first advertise their vacancies to Malaysians through MYFutureJobs. They must then obtain approval under Section 60K of the Employment Act 1955 before they are allowed to apply for foreign workers. If there are no local workers hired, employers may apply for foreign workers through the One Stop Centre (OSC) system using the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System (FWCMS).
Advertise vacancies to Malaysians via MYFutureJobs
The Human Resources Ministry states that employers must start by advertising vacancies to Malaysians through MYFutureJobs. This step is part of the requirement that local hiring be prioritised before foreign worker applications are made.
Obtain approval under Section 60K of the Employment Act 1955
Before applying for foreign workers, employers must obtain approval under Section 60K of the Employment Act 1955. Only after this approval is secured can employers proceed with the foreign worker application process.
Apply through the OSC process using FWCMS only after there are no takers
The ministry says that if there are no takers among Malaysian workers and no local workers are hired, employers may then apply for foreign workers through the OSC system. Applications are submitted through the FWCMS, after which relevant regulatory agencies conduct engagement sessions before forwarding recommendations to the OSC for consideration.
Use the system-based workflow rather than case-by-case appointments
The ministry has abolished the previous case-by-case process for foreign worker quota applications and moved requests to a centralised online system. Employers submit applications online through the FWCMS, receive a scheduled appointment date and time, and proceed once assessments by relevant agencies and the OSC are completed.

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