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 Kuala Lumpur 
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 Malaysian 
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 Ringgit 
Time Zone
 UTC +8 
Population
 28,334,135 
Internet TLD
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 329,847 km² 
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Malaysia Background Checks

 
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Malaysia Criminal Records Search - Nationwide 

$105  7-10 days  International Criminal Search International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, citizens: MyKad number (copy preferred), non-citizens:  passport copy, mobile number, release

The Royal Malaysian Police holds the complete database of criminal convictions in Malaysia. Unfortunately, third parties cannot access this database to conduct criminal checks. The next best alternative is a nationwide criminal database offered by CRS checks that contains information on higher level criminal convictions from multiple criminality sources from the government, courts, media and other proprietary sources.

Malaysia Civil Records Search 

$119  7-10 days  International Civil Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, address and release

This search is conducted at the local level through the local court in the jurisdiction based on the city provided. Report may include case type, file date, case number, name of court where case was filed, plaintiff, defendant and disposition if a case can be located.

Malaysia Bankruptcy Records Search - Nationwide 

$115  3-5 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, Copy of Malaysian ID card and release

This search is conducted at the nationwide level through a database containing information from courts and other law enforcement sources. Report may include file date, case number, name of court where case was filed and case status if a bankruptcy case can be located.

Education Degree Verification in Malaysia 

$69  30+ days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, school name, degree, major, dates of attendance, city of school and release form

A subject inflating their educational accomplishments is one of the most common occurrences found on a subject 's resume or application. CRS checks processes Education Verifications by contacting educational institutions directly to verify degrees or certifications earned. We verify dates of attendance, graduation date and degree information.

Employment Verification in Malaysia 

$69  30+ days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, employer name and contact information, dates of employment, position held and release form

Past employment verification is recommended for all employees. It is approximated that 40% of all resumes and employment applications contain falsified information. Our standard Employment Verification reports the employer's name, subject's title, dates of employment, whether they are eligible for rehire, and we ask for additional comments.

Professional Reference Check in Malaysia 

$69  30+ days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Subject name and date of birth, reference's relationship, contact name and contact information (including phone number and email address)

Our experienced research staff completes Personal Reference checks by interviewing a subject ’s former or current colleagues. Our researchers will provide a comprehensive overview of a person’s characteristics.

Motor Vehicle Records 

$150  3-5 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, Malaysian NRIC#, release

This search provides the full name on the license, date of issue and license type, number, status and any violations associated with the license.

Global Criminal, Terrorist & Sanctions List Search 

$59  1-2 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, address

Global Criminal, Terrorist & Sanctions List Search aggregates worldwide information sourced from government records, public records, news media publications, sanction and embargo lists and debarred and banned parties' lists to search for criminality information in over 240 countries and territories.

Criminal and Civil Search Package 

$195  7-10 days  International criminal and civil package Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name (including former name), dob, address, release

The Criminal and Civil Search Package offers discounted pricing of our most popular searches. This bundle includes one criminal records search and one civil records search, based on the jurisdiction of the address provided.

Civil and Bankruptcy Search Package 

$200  7-10 days  International Civil and Bankruptcy Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name (including former name), dob, address, release

The Civil and Bankruptcy Search Package offers discounted pricing of our most popular due diligence searches. This bundle includes one civil records search and one bankruptcy records search, based on the jurisdiction of the address provided.

ID Check in Malaysia 

$55  2-3 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, DOB, Address, Consent Form, Identification Card Color Copy (Front and Back)

A validation and/or verification of the data subject’s identity documents.

Directorship Check in Malaysia 

$60  5 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, DOB, Address, Copy of MyKad ID Card or Passport, Release

A search to determine if a candidate had fiduciary or board of directors responsibilities for a company.

Passport Validation 

$40  3 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, release, color copy of passport (identification page)

A validation to confirm that the algorithm behind the bar code on the passport matches that of the issuing country. Requires a scanned copy of the passport and includes a QC process on every validation.

Social Media Search 

$99  2-4 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Name, date of birth, address history, personal e-mail address, phone number, passport number (if applicable), Education Information(school name, degree, major, dates of attendance, city of school) and Employment Information(employer name and contact information, dates of employment, position held)

CRS checks will use available traditional and electronic identifiers to positively verify ownership of a social media account or other online presence. we won’t hack a subject’s password to circumvent network safeguards or gain access to information, which is not in the public forum. Our trained researchers verify the subject’s identity with multiple identifiers and remove false positive results. In addition, we will report positive articles, ie. volunteer activities, board of directors involvement, etc.

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Malaysia Business Credit Report 

$249  7-10 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Company name, address

The Malaysian Business Credit Report will provide you with valuable information on the company’s financial standing. Information on collections, payment histories, legal suits, judgments and bankruptcies may be listed on the report.

Malaysia Business Civil Records Check 

$125  7-10 days  International Business Civil Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Company name, city

This search is conducted through the local court based on the jurisdiction of the city provided. Report may include case type, file date, case number, name of court where case was filed, plaintiff, defendant and disposition if a case can be located.

Malaysia Business Bankruptcy Records Search 

$149  7-10 days  International Criminal Search Sample Report International Criminal Search Sample Report

Requirements: Company name, city

This search is conducted through the local court based on the jurisdiction of the city provided. Report may include file date, case number, name of court where case was filed and case status if a bankruptcy case can be located.

 

Malaysian NRIC Number


The Malaysian National Registration Identity Card Number (NRIC #) is a unique ID number issued to citizens and permanent residents of Malaysia. The number is used for a variety of purposes such as identification, tracking and indexing. The number is often used when conducting background checks and serves as an identifier. NRIC numbers are issued by the National Registration Department of Malaysia.

 

Malaysian Certificate of Good Conduct


In order to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct you must complete the application and provide the required documentation to the appropriate department. Applications can be obtained on the Ministry website.

For Malaysian citizens living in Malaysia, applications along with the additional requirements (see below) can be mailed to any of the addresses listed below for processing.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Consular Division,
No. 1, Jalan Wisma Putra,
Presint 2,
62602 Putrajaya

Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Sarawak Regional Office,
Tingkat 3, Bangunan Sultan Iskandar,
Jalan Simpang Tiga,
93300 Kuching, Sarawak

Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Sabah Regional Office,
Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Aras 7, Blok A,
Kompleks Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan,
Beg Berkunci No. 2063,

Malaysian citizens and non-citizens living outside of Malaysia will need to submit their completed applications along with additional requirements (see below) to the applicable Malaysian Missions office. This link provides a list of Malaysian Missions offices.

In addition to the completed application the following information is required:

Malaysian citizen additional requirements:

  • - Two copies of the duly completed application form for the Certificate of Good Conduct;
  • - Two certified copies of identification card;
  • - Two certified copies of passport namely pages that contain details and signature of the subject;
  • - Two recent passport-sized photographs; and
  • - Two copies of Statutory Declaration, except for subject who will be visiting any of the following countries:
          The United States of America, Australia, Singapore, Spain, France or Papua New Guinea.

Malaysian non-citizen additional requirements:

  • - Two copies of the duly completed application form for the Certificate of Good Conduct;
  • - One introduction letter from the employer/Higher Learning Institution;
  • - Two certified copies of passport namely pages that contain details, visa stamp and signature of the subject; and
  • - Two recent passport-sized photographs.

Please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or visit their website for complete details and information on the fees associated with the application for the Certificate of Good Conduct.

 

Malaysian Identity Checks


Malaysian citizenship can be verified through the National Registration Department in person.

 

Drug Screening in Malaysia


There is no legislation that currently covers drug screening in Malaysia as it is a newer process. It is up to each company to decide on how or if they would like to use drug screening as part of the pre-employment screening process. It is suggested that the Ministry of Health is contacted with any questions on using drug screening with regards to employment.

 

Malaysian Privacy laws & Regulations


Before conducting a background check on an individual in Malaysia it is important to obtain the individual's written consent to do so. The official privacy law that exists in Malaysia is the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 which regulates how personal data is processed in commercial transactions. The Act provides individuals the right to access, correct and control the processing of their personal data. Data users are required to keep the personal data they obtain safe from loss, misuse and unauthorized or accidental disclosure. Once the data provider is finished with the personal data it should be destroyed.

 

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