Strategic talent relocation to Malaysia

In today’s dynamic global business environment, the ability to strategically mobilize talent across borders is a key driver of organizational growth and competitiveness – but it comes with complex tax and immigration risks.

With the introduction of Malaysia’s new internship program tied to foreign talent hiring, companies sponsoring work passes now face heightened responsibilities. Failure to comply with tax and immigration regulations can result in serious financial and reputational repercussions. Additionally, there is a potential risk of the foreign entity being deemed to have a Permanent Establishment (PE) in Malaysia.

We will also explore the upcoming 1:3 Internship Policy - a Progressive Policy on Expatriate Contribution to Local Talent Development, taking effect on 1 January 2026. Under this new mandate from TalentCorp – the national agency (under the Ministry of Human Resources) – companies will be required to offer three structured internships for every one expatriate hired.

Join our workshop to gain the latest insights and practical strategies from our subject-matter experts — including a featured guest from TalentCorp — and stay ahead of immigration and tax compliance challenges.

Who should attend: Personnel from the Human Resources, Finance, or Mobility departments who are involved in immigration and tax matters.

• Registration deadline: 8 August 2025
• Registration is on a first come, first served basis and at the sole discretion of KPMG. Limited seats are available at the event venue.
• This event is not HRD Corp claimable. 
• Participation is only confirmed upon receipt of full payment before 8 August 2025.
• No cancellations or refunds will be allowed once an invoice has been issued. If the registered delegate is unable to attend, a substitute delegate may attend at no additional charge. Requests for substitutions must be submitted in writing at least 5 working days before the event.
• In the event of cancellation by KPMG due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided to the delegate.