Practical guides and industry updates for employers and job seekers in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe who recruit skilled workers from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. We cover visa processes, trade-specific hiring timelines, and workforce mobilisation — drawn from 20+ years of international placements
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Hiring Foreign Worker in Malaysia, and How Max International Supports Both Direct Employers and Local Recruitment Agencies.
Malaysia has 2.13 million legally registered foreign workers across construction, manufacturing, plantation and services. For Malaysian employers and recruitment partners, sourcing skilled South Asian candidates through licensed channels is a structured process. This guide covers what the numbers show in 2026, what the timeline looks like, and how Max International supports both direct Malaysian employers and local recruitment agencies.