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Top stories · Malaysia · 9 NovemberMalaysia will let spouses of foreign professionals work from 2027
Malaysia Budget 2027: from 1 January, spouses of Category I Employment Pass holders on a Dependant Pass may work. Who is affected and what is not yet known.ReadIn brief
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