Malaysia : move to ease expatriate applications The government of Malaysia will on April 1, introduce the System Integration for Approving Authorities to ease expatriate applications under a single platform. This new system will ensure a streamlined delivery of immigration services. And security by consolidating data on the expatriates with the national talent database. Deputy [...]
5 ways to manage respiratory conditions Allergy season is approaching. This season does not only affect people with seasonal allergies, it also affects people with chronic respiratory conditions (CRCs). Here are five ways you can manage respiratory conditions this spring: Quit smoking or avoid second-hand smoke Tobacco smoke, known for negatively affecting health in many [...]
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) - new circular Dubai Health Authority (DHA) : we would like to drawn your attention to important developments related to Dubai health insurance regulatory requirements following the release of Circular 10 of 2018 issued by the DHA on 8th November 2018, with immediate effect. ⇒ Circular 10 For your easy reference, please [...]
Oman mandatory health insurance Oman 'likely' to bring in mandatory health insurance in 2019. From next year, Oman is reportedly planning to implement a compulsory health insurance scheme. Local media reported that the scheme is likely to be introduced in a phased manner from 2019, citing a senior government official. Under the plans, visitors to [...]
Prevention programmes for travelling employees First of all, prevention programmes go through different types of acts. Therefore, please find here after 3 of them. Prevention through vaccination Corporate vaccination programmes support organisations in fulfilling their legal responsibilities for the health of employees working abroad and emphasises an organisation’s commitment to the well-being of employees asked to work [...]
Japanese expat in Belgium Are you a japanese expat in Belgium? Or are you about to live there? Then, you probably need an international health insurance. If you are assigned in Belgium for less than 5 years, you can indeed take advantage of agreements between Japan and Belgium. This means that you are not obliged [...]
Emergency evacuation and repatriation Emergency evacuation and repatriation: repatriation is the process of return of employees to their homes. In most cases, it happens at the end of the assignment. However, it may occur in unexpected circumstances and lead to premature termination of the mission. Contrary to repatriation that may be planned, evacuations are by definition, unplanned, [...]
