{"id":2945,"date":"2022-05-26T08:27:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T08:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aljawaz.com\/en\/?p=2945"},"modified":"2022-11-29T09:29:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T09:29:53","slug":"working-while-studying-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.aljawaz.com\/en\/working-while-studying-in-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Working While Studying in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You have to obtain several essentials to be able to study abroad, such as a study visa and proof of your financial resources. This is important in order to make sure you can afford the costs of living and studying in the country. Moreover, you have to afford many costs to study in Malaysia. One of the most important questions asked by foreign students studying in Malaysia is about working while studying in Malaysia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can international students work in Malaysia while studying? In our article, we will discuss all the related aspects of working while studying in Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check also our articles about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/aljawaz.com\/en\/how-to-get-a-student-visa-in-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Get a Student Visa in Malaysia&nbsp;<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/aljawaz.com\/en\/costs-of-studying-and-living-in-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costs of Living and Studying in Malaysia<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you intend to be a working student in Malaysia, you have to know the conditions of working while studying in Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-light-blue\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/test.aljawaz.com\/en\/working-while-studying-in-malaysia\/#Part-Time_Working_Conditions_while_studying_in_Malaysia\" title=\"Part-Time Working Conditions while studying in Malaysia\">Part-Time Working Conditions while studying in Malaysia<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test.aljawaz.com\/en\/working-while-studying-in-malaysia\/#Apply_for_a_part-time_work_permit_in_Malaysia_for_international_students\" title=\"Apply for a part-time work permit in Malaysia for international students\">Apply for a part-time work permit in Malaysia for international students<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test.aljawaz.com\/en\/working-while-studying-in-malaysia\/#Opportunities_and_Salaries\" title=\"Opportunities and Salaries\">Opportunities and Salaries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.aljawaz.com\/en\/working-while-studying-in-malaysia\/#Working_After_Graduation_in_Malaysia\" title=\"Working After Graduation in Malaysia\">Working After Graduation in Malaysia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part-Time_Working_Conditions_while_studying_in_Malaysia\"><\/span>Part-Time Working Conditions while studying in Malaysia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International students are allowed to work part-time if they fulfill the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist tie-list-shortcode\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have to obtain a valid student pass;<\/li><li>Students should provide a copy of their passport, address, contact number, and a letter from the prospective employer;<\/li><li>You have to file an application for approval of part-time work, before starting to work;<\/li><li>Students can work 20 hours per week in Malaysia during semester breaks, festive holidays, or more than seven days of the holiday;<\/li><li>International students can also work in restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets, and hotels. Moreover, they are not allowed to work in the following positions: cashier, singer, masseur, musician, guest relations officer, or in any immoral activity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_for_a_part-time_work_permit_in_Malaysia_for_international_students\"><\/span>Apply for a part-time work permit in Malaysia for international students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be qualified for part-time work, students have to file an application to the representative of the educational institution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also must be present at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imi.gov.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Immigration Department of Malaysia<\/a> for the validation of the application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the respective university should submit a supporting letter allowing the foreign student to work. The letter should also include the dates of the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Director of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has the right to approve or reject any foreign student&#8217;s application to work under section 9(1)(a) Immigration Act 1959\/1963 Amendment 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the approval of the application, an interview will be conducted with the student. The renewal of the job contract will be according to the student&#8217;s efficiency in work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opportunities_and_Salaries\"><\/span>Opportunities and Salaries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The diversity of work opportunities and nature in Malaysia is according to the city you are studying in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bigger the city is, the more opportunities you will find. Furthermore, salaries in big cities are different from those in small cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offered salaries are not very high. Normally, salaries reach MYR 150 per week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may cover minimal costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students need strong financial support to study and live in Malaysia. They can not depend on the salaries they get from part-time work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_After_Graduation_in_Malaysia\"><\/span>Working After Graduation in Malaysia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After finishing your university degree in Malaysia, you will not need to apply for a work permit by yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your employer will apply on your behalf. You just need to wait for the Immigration Department of Malaysia to send your permit to your employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The actual cost should be less than USD 500, including visa fees, taxes, work permit fees, processing fees, and medical screening. This cost is paid by your employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Check out also our tips on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/aljawaz.com\/en\/work-after-graduation-in-malaysia-for-foreign-students\/\">work after graduation in Malaysia for foreign students<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have to obtain several essentials to be able to study abroad, such as a study visa and proof of your financial resources. This is important in order to make sure you can afford the costs of living and studying in the country. Moreover, you have to afford many costs to study in Malaysia. 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