Compensation Malaysia resets “entry price” with higher EP thresholds Raising salary requirements fosters local growth but filters out lower-skilled foreign workers iStock.com/Andrzej Rostek Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Wednesday 28 January 2026 Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs is making significant revisions to the minimum salary requirements for Employment Pass (EP) Categories 1, 2, and 3, doubling the thresholds for most. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Work Permits Romania reduces work permit quota despite labour demand Compensation Austria raises salary bar for sponsoring foreign workers Compensation Colombia’s minimum wage hike impacts expat sponsorship Compensation Netherlands raises salary compliance stakes for employers