The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has announced a special foreign worker quota application window from 19 January to 31 March 2026. Eligible employers may submit new or pending quota requests during this period.
Quota applications will only be accepted during the special window, and must be submitted in accordance with KDN, MOHR, and Immigration Department requirements. Approvals are not automatic — they remain subject to sector caps, labour market needs, employer compliance history, and supporting documentation.
Reviews and approves quota applications during the window.
Oversees Section 60K approvals and labour policy alignment.
Verifies workforce justification and accommodation readiness.
Handles VDR, PLKS, and worker entry procedures post-approval.
Applications submitted outside 19 January – 31 March 2026 may not be processed, except under exceptional circumstances approved by the authorities.
19 January – 31 March 2026.
All approved sectors as of 1 October 2025, including services previously closed under KPDN & MOTAC.
Employers must apply directly at the KDN One-Stop Foreign Worker Management Centre — no third-party agents.
Bookable via the KDN system starting 16 January 2026, subject to inter-ministerial review.
KDN will only accept applications between 19 January and 31 March 2026. Sector caps and labour demand still apply; incomplete submissions risk rejection.
Employers must demonstrate legitimate business operations, workforce justification by sector and role, and Act 446 hostel compliance where applicable.
Once quota is approved, VDR submissions, ePLKS and VP(TE) coordination, and renewal planning keep your workforce continuous and compliant.
Proper planning during the window reduces exposure to penalties and enforcement, and raises approval success rates.
Step-by-step guidance on quota approval, source country coordination, medical screening, and post-arrival compliance.
Learn moreEnd-to-end sourcing, screening, and placement across all MOHA-approved industries.
Learn moreHostel assessment, documentation preparation, and JTKSM approval coordination.
Learn moreConfirm your eligibility and get your application submitted before 31 March 2026.