Medical examinations for Bangladeshi workers seeking employment in Malaysia will officially begin on October 31, 2026 at government-approved medical centers as the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment announced during a press conference on Wednesday.
The ministry stated that any medical examinations conducted before October 31st will be invalid and rejected for immigration clearance. The list of approved medical centers will soon be published on the ministry's official website. The list remains subject to updates based on center compliance and operational capacity.
Warning workers against fraud, the ministry urged candidates not to hand over passports or money to brokers or unauthorized agencies claiming to conduct early medical tests.
To obtain Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) clearance the recruiting agencies must submit required documents alongside valid VDR visa copies for medical verification at approved centers.
Strict legal action will be taken against non-compliant medical centers and recruiting agencies. Offending centers risk immediate closure the recruiting agencies will face suspension and cancellation of operational licenses.
Workers and members of the public are requested to report illegal or unauthorized medical activities directly to the ministry via email at (secretary@probashi.gov.bd) with supporting evidence, dates and locations. The ministry reiterated its commitment to continuous monitoring to protect migrant workers' interests and safety.
