Why must we go through FOMEMA?
FOMEMA is an agency appointed by the Government of Malaysia to assist the Ministry of Health, Malaysia in the monitoring and supervision of the mandatory health screening of all legal Foreign Workers in Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan. The main objectives of the programme is to ensure that the health security of Malaysian citizen is well guarded by curbing the risk of spreading of infectious diseases from Foreign Workers and by reducing the potential burden on public health facilities in providing treatment to Foreign Workers with uncontrolled chronic diseases.
What are the FOMEMA registration fees?
The registration fees for FOMEMA are RM 207 for male foreign workers and RM 217 for female foreign workers.
Why do registration fees increase?
The registration fees have been increased due to the inclusion of three (3) additional tests and the implementation of a faster turnaround time (TAT) service, which ensures that the medical examination results are released within seven (7) working days from the medical examination date.
Why is the registration fee higher for female workers compared to male workers?
The registration fee for female workers is higher because it includes the cost of additional medical tests, such as the pregnancy test, which is a specific requirement for female workers during the FOMEMA medical examination.
What are the three additional medical tests included in the FOMEMA medical examination?
Filariasis, Hepatitis C, and Methamphetamine.
Why do foreign workers need to undergo an additional three test?
Foreign workers are required to undergo three additional tests as part of the necessary procedures, and this is one of the Government’s efforts to curb communicable diseases from spreading at the workplace and to ensure public safety is well taken care of.
What is the purpose of the Filariasis test?
The significance of this test cannot be overstated, given the rising number of cases among foreign workers in Malaysia. It is one of the government’s initiatives to eliminate Filariasis as a public health concern by 2025.
What is the purpose of the Hepatitis C test?
The significance of this test cannot be overstated, given the rising number of cases among foreign workers in Malaysia. It is one of the government’s initiatives to eliminate viral Hepatitis as a major health threat by 2030.
What is the purpose of the Methamphetamine test?
The methamphetamine urine test plays a crucial role in the government’s efforts to reduce drug abuse in Malaysia, both the local population and foreign workers.
When should new arrival workers register with FOMEMA?
Registration for FOMEMA medical examination should be completed within seven (7) working days from the arrival date.
How frequently does my foreign worker need to undergo FOMEMA medical examinations?
Starting from 16th December 2023, FOMEMA medical examination is required yearly, for every PLKS application and renewal.
Why are foreign workers required to undergo mandatory yearly medical examination?
Yearly medical examination is mandatory for foreign workers to ensure their health is in good condition throughout their employment in Malaysia. This is one of the Government’s efforts to curb communicable diseases from spreading at the workplace and to ensure public safety is well taken care of.
When is the effective date for the mandatory yearly FOMEMA medical examination?
The mandatory yearly FOMEMA medical examination for foreign workers is effective from 16 December 2023.
When will be the medical status of my foreign worker available at the Immigration department?
Under normal circumstances, FOMEMA will be able to transmit the certification of the medical status to the Immigration Department Headquarters within 7 working days from the date of examination by the doctor of your workers. (Please take note that it is not from the date of registration with FOMEMA)
If a worker is certify as unsuitable, is there any time frame for the employer to send the workers to their origin country?
FOMEMA is responsible to determine whether the worker is suitable or unsuitable. Kindly refer to the Immigration of Malaysia regarding the time frame to send a Foreign Worker back to their origin country.
Why is RM27 deducted for every refund request?
Starting from 16 December 2023, RM27 is deducted for each refund request as a revised service fee. This deduction covers administrative and processing costs associated with handling refund requests for FOMEMA services.
We have been told that our professional worker (expatriates) need a medical checkup before working in Malaysia. Does the worker need to go through FOMEMA Medical Examination?
FOMEMA Medical Screening is catered for (blue collar) workers only. Expatriates do not need to go through FOMEMA Medical Screening.
