Hi all,

I'm hoping to find some information from anyone who may have had a similar work arrangement offer to mine.

I've been offered a job in Kuala Lumpur however the company itself is not in a position to formally hire me just yet. They are currently in the process of applying for MSC status and, as I'm a foreigner, they cannot officially hire me until the process is complete which may take a considerable amount of time.

As we both do not want to wait so long for me to begin working there, they have offered me an alternative solution. The boss of this company (A) said they can get another company (B), which already has MSC status, to sponsor the Employment Pass for me.

Basically, I will have company B named on the Employment Pass in my passport but I will work at the location and be paid by company A. Just to note, these 2 companies are not related and are completely separate entities. The bosses from both companies are friends and I was told it would be simply be a favour between friends.

I've tried to find information about this online and the only thing I can find was from the Expatriates Services Division site at https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/expatriates/m...mployment-pass/

It states on this page that "Expatriates may only work for the company named in the Employment Pass." Because of this statement, I do not think it's possible for me to legally work under this arrangement. However, the boss from company A has assured me it's perfectly fine.

Has anyone else had any similar experiences and/or are working in Malaysia under a similar arrangement with 2 companies?

Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

as long as you don't get caught then its fine.

Thanks for the reply, however I'd prefer not to be in a position where I may be caught out. I'd like to know if this particular arrangement is legally allowed.

As long B do not take action on your I guess it's fine.

As long as your white, you should be fine!