Friday, 20 Nov, 2020
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm An Overview of Immigration Law in Malaysia
About this talk
Did you know that companies and employers can be held accountable for the illegal entry, overstaying, and falsifying documents by their foreign workers? Join us for this online talk, in which our speakers will explain the applicable immigration laws, the common immigration-related offences, duties of employers in Malaysia and the powers of law-enforcement officers in enforcing immigration laws in Malaysia. The talk will be delivered over video conference using Zoom.us. You can either view the talk from your web browser or download the Zoom app.
Talk Points
- Control of entry and entry permits under the Immigration Act 1959/1963 and Immigration Regulations 1963
- Immigration-related offences such as illegal entry, overstaying, falsifying documents
- Employer’s obligations when employing foreign employees
- Powers of Immigration Officers to conduct inquiries, interrogations, and to search and arrest
Speakers:
- Anis binti Mohd Sohaimi, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice Group
- Wong Chee En, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice Group
