Guides for Hiring Foreign Workers in Sarawak
Guides and information about foreign worker recruitment, employment regulations, and immigration in Sarawak.
PLIK for Sarawak Specialist Visits: A Practical Overview
When the Sarawak PLIK (Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas) is the right pass for your specialist, what categories it covers, and how Citra Excel manages applications end-to-end.
PLIK vs PVP vs Employment Pass: Choosing the Right Sarawak Professional Pass
Confused between PLIK, PVP, and the Sarawak Employment Pass? A side-by-side comparison of all three Sarawak-issued professional passes, with worked examples for a UK consultant and a Chinese mechanical engineer.
Sarawak Work Permit 2026: What Changed (and How to Apply Now)
Between mid-2025 and early 2026, the Sarawak foreign-worker framework changed in five places that matter to employers — labour-law amendment in force, Indonesia's domestic-worker law, RTK rebrand, Personal/Security Bond clarification, and KJRI Kuching certification for Indonesian helpers.
GENESIS Sarawak: Step-by-Step Foreign Worker Application Guide (2026)
GENESIS is Sarawak's umbrella platform for non-Sarawakian worker management — combining SANSOLS, HAVEN, EXPRT, and ALIANCE submodules. Here is how the platform is organised and how a foreign-worker application moves through it from registration to PLKS endorsement.
ILC Kuching: The Sarawak Immigration & Labour Integrated Centre Explained (2026)
The Immigration & Labour Integrated Centre (ILC) in Kuching is where Sarawak employers handle work-permit, employment-pass, and recalibration matters in one location. Address, hours, services, and what to bring before you go.
Permit Kerja Sarawak 2026: Documents & Timeline by Sector
Foreign-worker permit requirements in Sarawak vary significantly by sector. This guide compares documents, source countries, timeline, and accommodation rules across domestic helper, plantation, construction, manufacturing, and F&B sectors.
Hiring Foreign Workers in Sarawak as a West Malaysian Employer (2026 Guide)
A West Malaysian company opening operations in Sarawak cannot rely on its Peninsular foreign-worker permits. Sarawak has its own immigration autonomy, its own approval system, and its own permit. This guide walks through what changes and what to do.
Agensi Pekerjaan Kuching: Panduan Lengkap untuk Majikan (2026)
Panduan untuk majikan di Kuching memilih agensi pekerjaan yang berlesen — apa yang perlu disemak, perkhidmatan yang biasa ditawarkan, dan langkah-langkah praktikal sebelum menandatangani kontrak.
Pembantu Rumah Domestik Dikecualikan Caruman Wajib KWSP: Jadual Pertama Akta KWSP 1991
Pembantu rumah domestik dikecualikan caruman wajib KWSP di bawah Jadual Pertama Akta KWSP 1991. Bila pengecualian ini terpakai dan bila ia batal.
SIPERMIT and the KJRI Kuching Registration Certificate: Why Indonesian Maid Hires Need Both Sides
Indonesian domestic worker placements in Sarawak are a two-sided arrangement. On the Malaysian side, an agency needs the JTKSWK licence and SSM registration. On the Indonesian side, the same agency must hold a current Registration Certificate from KJRI Kuching, issued via the SIPERMIT system. Here is what that certificate is, why it matters, and how families can verify it before signing.
Indonesia's New Domestic Worker Law: What Sarawak Employers Need to Know
Indonesia's parliament passed the Domestic Workers Protection Law (UU PPRT) on 21 April 2026. Here is what it changes, what it doesn't, and what Sarawak employers hiring an Indonesian maid should watch for over the next 12 months.
Sarawak Labour Recalibration Programme: An Employer's Guide
The Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK) allows Sarawak employers to regularise the status of undocumented foreign workers already in the state. Here is who qualifies, which sectors are eligible, and how the programme fits alongside standard recruitment.
Hire an Indonesian Maid in Sarawak: Complete Guide
A practical guide for Sarawak families on hiring an Indonesian domestic helper, covering eligibility, source-side (BP2MI / P3MI) requirements, the recruitment process, and how Indonesian placements differ from Filipino ones.
Is My Foreign Worker Hire Compliant? A Red-Flag Checklist for Sarawak Employers
Many Sarawak employers discover late that a hire is not fully compliant. This self-audit checklist walks through red flags around agency licensing, documentation, insurance, and working conditions — with a steer on how to put things right.
Sarawak Work Permit (PLKS) Renewal and Extension: An Employer's Guide
How Sarawak employers renew or extend a foreign worker's PLKS (Pas Lawatan Kerja Sementara). A practical guide to timing, documents, medical clearance, and the most common pitfalls that cause rejections.
Do West Malaysians and Sabahans Need Work Permits in Sarawak?
Yes — West Malaysians and Sabahans who want to take up employment in Sarawak generally need a work permit. Here is how the rules work, which sectors are open, and the special case for spouses of Sarawakians.
New Employment Pass Process Sarawak (2026)
How ALIANCE, FWTA, SANSOLS, and other new government platforms change the employment pass and work permit process in Sarawak for 2026.
Maid Agency Kuching: How to Choose
How to find a licensed maid agency in Kuching, Sarawak. What to look for, the hiring process for Indonesian and Filipino helpers, and why use an agency.
Panduan Mengambil Pembantu Rumah Sarawak (2026)
Panduan lengkap untuk keluarga di Sarawak yang ingin mengambil pembantu rumah asing dari Indonesia atau Filipina, termasuk syarat kelayakan dan proses permohonan.
Cara Ambil Pekerja Asing Sarawak
Panduan langkah demi langkah untuk majikan di Sarawak tentang cara mengambil pekerja asing, termasuk proses kelulusan kerajaan dan dokumen yang diperlukan.
Dokumen Pekerja Asing di Sarawak
Senarai lengkap dokumen majikan dan pekerja yang diperlukan untuk pengambilan pekerja asing di Sarawak, termasuk keperluan mengikut sektor.
Kenapa Guna Agensi Pekerjaan Berlesen?
Ketahui mengapa menggunakan agensi pekerjaan berlesen di Sarawak melindungi perniagaan anda daripada denda, tindakan undang-undang, dan risiko lain.
Work Permit Requirements & AP Quota Sarawak
Requirements and step-by-step process for a Sarawak work permit (PLKS) and AP quota, with document checklists and sector timelines.
PERKESO (SOCSO) Guide for Foreign Workers
A practical guide for Sarawak employers on PERKESO (SOCSO) registration for foreign workers, covering legal obligations, contribution rates, coverage, and penalties for non-compliance.
Hire Filipino Helper in Sarawak
A practical guide for Sarawak families on hiring a Filipino domestic helper, covering POLO requirements, documents needed, the recruitment process, and key differences from other source countries.
Sarawak Immigration Terms Glossary
A glossary of common abbreviations and terms used in Malaysian immigration and foreign worker recruitment, explained in plain language.
Worker Abscondment in Sarawak: Employer Guide
When a foreign worker absconds in Sarawak, the employer carries the burden — Personal Bond or Security Bond, immigration record, and future quota are all on the line. Here is what to do, when, and how to reduce the risk.
Why Sarawak Has Its Own Immigration System
Learn why Sarawak has its own immigration system, how it differs from Peninsular Malaysia, and what this means for employers hiring foreign workers.
Documents for Hiring Foreign Workers Sarawak
A complete checklist of employer and worker documents needed for foreign worker recruitment in Sarawak, including industry-specific requirements.
Source Countries for Foreign Workers (2026)
A complete list of the 12 approved source countries for foreign worker recruitment in Sarawak, with details on which sectors each country commonly serves.
Foreign Worker Recruitment Process Sarawak
A comprehensive overview of the end-to-end foreign worker recruitment process in Sarawak, from initial planning to post-placement support.
Professional Visit Pass (PVP) Sarawak Guide
Learn about the Professional Visit Pass for Sarawak — who qualifies, what activities are covered, and how the application process works.
Sarawak Employment Pass (EP) Guide
Everything employers need to know about applying for an Employment Pass (EP) in Sarawak for skilled professionals, managers, and expatriates.
Why Use a Licensed Agency in Sarawak?
Learn why hiring through a licensed employment agency in Malaysia protects your business from fines, legal action, and other risks.
Hire a Domestic Helper Sarawak (2026)
A complete guide for Sarawak families on hiring a foreign domestic helper, including eligibility, documents needed, and the application process.
Types of Work Passes in Sarawak
Understand the different types of work passes available in Sarawak: foreign worker permits, domestic helper licences, employment passes, and professional visit passes.
Hire Foreign Workers Sarawak (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step guide for employers on how to hire foreign workers in Sarawak, including the recruitment process, government approvals, and what to expect.