Overview: Immigration Policy Updates as at January 2026Following Cabinet approval on 17 October 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (“MOHA”) has announced a revised expatriate employment policy which introduces significant changes to the Employment Pass (“EP”) framework. Key UpdatesWith effect from 1 June 2026, all new and renewal EP applications must comply with the revised minimum salary requirements for EP Categories I, II and III. Additionally, the Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) issued by MOHA provide official clarifications on the revised policy. As at the time of this update, the Iskandar Malaysia Expatriate Service Centre (“IRDA XPATNOVA”) has not issued any specific announcement in relation to the revised EP salary policy. References:FAQ on Revised Employment Pass Salary Policy Effective 1 June 2026.