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11 January 2016

Malaysia's Social Visit Pass ù Internship program discussed

From November 2015, companies that are registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) may apply for the Social Visit Pass — Internship (SVP-I) program to allow international students from recognized foreign universities or educational institutions to undergo short-term internships in West Malaysia. Companies that wish to hire foreign students as internship participants should review the eligibility criteria to ensure the company and the foreign student are eligible to apply for the SVP-I to complete the internship in Malaysia.

A Tax Alert prepared by Ernst & Young's Human Capital Group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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