Hiring Bangladeshi Workers in Malaysia Through FWCMS
A practical guide for Malaysian employers—from Section 60K approval and eQuota to worker arrival, FOMEMA and VP(TE).
What the employer must arrange
Recruiting from Bangladesh is a regulated, multi-stage process. The employer remains responsible for approvals, accurate job terms, payments, arrival support and lawful onboarding.
Eight stages from vacancy to lawful employment
Check employer eligibility
Confirm SSM registration, applicable EPF/SOCSO records, approved sector, accommodation capacity and the current worker-eligibility rules.
Obtain Section 60K approval
Advertise the vacancy through the required Malaysian local-recruitment route and obtain the prior JTKSM approval before applying for foreign workers.
Submit FWCMS eQuota
Prepare consistent company, sector, workplace and vacancy documents for online quota submission and government verification.
Appoint licensed partners
Verify the Malaysian JTKSM-licensed agency and the Bangladesh-side BMET/OEP or BOESL channel authorised for the current programme.
Issue a clear job order
Specify roles, salary, duties, location, working hours, accommodation, contract terms and who pays each recruitment-related charge.
Source and process candidates
Complete candidate screening, biometric steps, source-country medical processing and bilingual contract signing through the authorised channel.
Complete VDR and insurance
Apply for the Visa With Reference/Calling Visa and complete levy, SPIKPA or applicable insurance, security-bond and payment requirements.
Receive and onboard workers
Arrange arrival clearance, FOMEMA within the required period and VP(TE) issuance before the worker starts employment.
Confirm these requirements before recruitment
Company and vacancy
- SSM registration and required statutory records are up to date.
- The position is in a currently approved sector and matches the quota application.
- Section 60K approval has been obtained before the foreign-worker application.
- The employer can provide the declared salary, accommodation and workplace conditions.
- The intended worker quantity, job titles and work locations are clearly defined.
Recruitment channel
- Malaysian agency licence and scope have been verified with JTKSM.
- Bangladesh-side BMET/OEP or BOESL status has been checked.
- Every fee has an itemised quotation and traceable receipt.
- Candidate data is collected, shared and stored securely.
- No broker is promising guaranteed quota, visa approval or arrival.
What your recruitment order should include
A complete job order protects the employer and gives candidates a fair understanding of the offer.
| Item | Information to state |
|---|---|
| Employer | Legal name, SSM details, address and authorised contact |
| Position | Job title, number required, duties, experience and work location |
| Pay and hours | Basic salary, overtime basis, working hours, rest days and payment schedule |
| Accommodation | Location, facilities, occupancy and employer responsibility |
| Contract | Duration, leave, benefits, lawful deductions and termination terms |
| Recruitment costs | Who pays each charge and how official receipts will be issued |
| Arrival support | Airport pickup, transport, accommodation and reporting contact |
A wider recruitment network for employer requirements
Limpid Travels has partnerships with more than 50 RL-linked recruitment partners to help facilitate the Malaysia–Bangladesh recruitment process. We also maintain access to a broad pool of listed skilled-worker profiles that can be reviewed according to the employer’s job requirements, subject to availability, verification and applicable regulations.
RL partnerships
Coordinate with a broader network instead of relying on an unknown intermediary.
Worker profiles
Identify relevant listed profiles based on role, experience, sector and employer requirements.
Employer coordination
Discuss job orders, document flow, candidate status and recruitment-stage follow-up.
View 50 partner agencies
- Yambu Trade International
- Central Overseas
- Al-Mahmud Trade International
- Famous Overseas Limited
- The Turki Associate Limited
- Al Mobarak International
- The National Overseas Services
- M/S Hannan Brothers Private Limited
- Air Connection Overseas Limited
- Tajba International
- Amir Aviation Limited
- Bangladesh Export Corporation
- Khan Aviation
- Al-Shafi International Limited
- Max Management and Services
- Al Arabian Placement Limited
- Swapnil Associates
- World Wide Human Resource and Placement Center
- Siddika Consultant
- M/S Madhu Overseas International
- M/S Al Minar Overseas
- M/S Mia Overseas
- Karnaphuli Recruiting Agency Limited
- M/S J.S.K. Travels
- M/S K.S. Overseas
- Alliance Overseas
- Jafira Human Development Limited
- Amin and Sons International
- The J.K. Overseas Limited
- Arian Trade International Limited
- Al Hamza Overseas Limited
- Falgun Overseas Limited
- Bhuiyan Employment
- Dream Aviation Limited
- Fama Air Service
- Cox's Bazar Overseas
- Abdullah Trading Establishment Limited
- Metro Trade International
- Mary Gold International
- Nation Wide
- M/S Haven Overseas Limited
- Jaber International
- Al-Imran International
- Al-Saad Labour Supply
- Eastern Resource Management Services Limited
- Sole Associate
- Multilink Manpower Recruiting Service
- Imex Manpower
- RS International
- MCL Overseas
Your responsibilities continue
Arrival and medical
Follow the applicable arrival-clearance deadline, arrange transport and accommodation, and schedule FOMEMA within the required period after entry.
Work pass
Do not allow employment to begin until the applicable VP(TE) or work pass has been issued after a fit medical result.
Employment records
Maintain the contract, passport and immigration records, insurance, salary evidence, accommodation records and renewal dates.
End of employment
Use the required Check Out Memo and repatriation process. Do not abandon workers or transfer them without approval.
Do not treat a media list as a current licence
Bangladesh recruitment arrangements, approved agencies, quotas, fees and technical procedures may change. Always verify the current agency status and programme instructions with the responsible Malaysian and Bangladesh authorities before issuing a job order or making payment.
What should an employer verify before paying? +
Verify Section 60K approval, the FWCMS route, the Malaysian agency’s JTKSM licence, the Bangladesh-side agency or BOESL channel, the exact job order, the itemised fee quotation and the official receipt process. Ask who is responsible at every stage.
Can Limpid Travels guarantee quota, visa or worker arrival? +
No. Quota, visa, entry and work-pass decisions remain subject to the relevant authorities. Limpid Travels can help employers understand the workflow and coordinate recruitment enquiries through the applicable channel.
Planning to hire Bangladeshi workers?
Share your sector, job roles, worker quantity, salary range, work location and expected timeline. Employers are encouraged to contact us before issuing a job order so the recruitment need and current route can be reviewed.