FOMEMA Medical Check for Foreign Workers 2026: Fees, Tests & Results

Worker Guide · Part 2 Updated November 2026 FOMEMA Medical Check for Foreign Workers in Malaysia Who needs it, when, how much it costs, what happens at the clinic, which tests are done and how to check your result, step by step. What Is FOMEMA? FOMEMA is the company appointed by the Ministry of Health to run medical checks for foreign workers in Malaysia. Your result decides whether you are suitable to work here. Without a "Suitable" result, your employer cannot get or renew your work permit (PLKS) . FOMEMA Key Facts 2026 Question Answer How often? Every year , for all foreign workers (since 16 December 2023) New workers Exam within 30 days of arriving in Malaysia Permit renewal Registration can start 3 months before your permit expires Who registers? Your employer (or their agent), on the FOMEMA portal Registration valid for 30 days from payment. After that it exp...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 10, 2026

Work Permit (PLKS) for Foreign Workers in Malaysia 2026: Renewal, Levy & Rules

Worker Guide · Part 1 Updated November 2026 Work Permit (PLKS) for Foreign Workers in Malaysia What the PLKS is, how long it lasts, who pays for it, how renewal works, the rules you must follow, and what to do if your permit has expired. What Is the PLKS? PLKS (Pas Lawatan Kerja Sementara), also called the Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) or VP(TE), is the pass that lets a foreign worker live and work in Malaysia. It is issued by the Immigration Department of Malaysia on your passport, for one employer and one job sector . Your employer applies for it and renews it, not you. Each sector has its own i-Kad colour, so you can see your sector at a glance: Sector i-Kad colour Manufacturing Maroon Construction Grey Services Yellow Plantation Orange Agriculture Green Domestic helper Chocolate PLKS Key Facts 2026 Question Answer How l...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 10, 2026

EPF, SOCSO, EIS & PCB Rates 2026: Salary Deductions in Malaysia (Local & Foreign Workers)

Updated November 2026 EPF, SOCSO, EIS & PCB Deductions in Malaysia 2026 The 2026 contribution rates, a worked salary example for local and foreign workers , payment deadlines, and a free payroll app that calculates everything for employers. Try the Free Payroll App 2026 Contribution Rates at a Glance Contribution Employee pays Employer pays Notes EPF (KWSP) Malaysian, under 60 11% 13% (wages up to RM5,000) 12% (above RM5,000) Lower rates from age 60 EPF (KWSP) Foreign worker 2% 2% Mandatory for wages from October 2025 SOCSO (PERKESO) Malaysian & PR, under 60 0.5% 1.75% Wage ceiling RM6,000 SOCSO (PERKESO) Foreign worker None 1.25% Employment injury cover only EIS (SIP) 0.2% 0.2% Malaysians & PR aged 18–60, ceiling RM6,000. Not for foreign workers PCB / MTD Depends on salary & reliefs None Monthly income tax deducted for LHDN EPF, SOCSO and EIS are worked out fro...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 09, 2026

Retirement Date & Service Calculator for Punjab, Pakistan Govt Employees (Free App)

Updated November 2026 Retirement Date, Service Length & Earned Leave Calculator for Punjab (Pakistan) Govt Employees How retirement age, length of service and earned leave are worked out for government employees in Punjab, Pakistan , and a free Android app that calculates them for you and fills pension forms in seconds. Punjab (Pakistan) Service Rules at a Glance Question Rule Normal retirement (superannuation) On completing 60 years of age Voluntary (early) retirement 25 years qualifying service and age 55 , whichever comes later (2026 change) Earned leave (leave on full pay) 4 days for every calendar month of duty, with no maximum limit Leave preparatory to retirement (LPR) Up to 365 days before the retirement date When Do Punjab Government Employees Retire in Pakistan? Under Section 12 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 , a civil servant retires on the completion o...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 09, 2026

FOMEMA Problems & Questions: Pending, Unsuitable & Appeals (2026)

Updated November 2026 FOMEMA Problems & Questions What your FOMEMA status means, how long results take, why a result stays pending , and what to do if the result is unsuitable . Answers to the questions readers ask us most. Check your FOMEMA result online Please do not post your passport number in the comments. Comments are public. You can check your own result in one minute with the free tool above, using your passport number and country. What Does My FOMEMA Status Mean? Status What it means What to do Pending Select Clinic The employer registered the worker but has not chosen a panel clinic yet. Ask your employer or agent to select a clinic. Pending Examination The worker has not attended the clinic yet. Go to the clinic shown on your FOMEMA form. Pending Lab / X-Ray / Certification also shown as "Pending X-Ray Transmission" or "Pending for Certification" You attended, but t...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on October 01, 2026

Record Remittances Spark Rs 16 Billion Annual Reward Scheme for Overseas Pakistanis

Economy Policy SBP & PBA Launch Rs 16 billion Pasban Remittance Rewards Scheme Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. Jameel Ahmad, has officially inaugurated a self-sustaining, market-based initiative offering substantial annual cash prizes to families receiving remittances through formal channels Introduced under the auspices of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), the "Pasban Remittance Rewards Scheme" distributes 16 billion PKR (approximately 212 million AED) annually to overseas Pakistanis and their families. The scheme is funded entirely by Pakistan's banking industry, building on their ~100 billion PKR annual commitment to support the external sector, and places zero burden on the national exchequer. Remittances remain a crucial economic pillar for Pakistan, supporting millions of families wi...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on October 01, 2026