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Hey. If you don’t mind telling me how long(Days) did it take for you to reach 80% from 35%? In my case I’m still in 35%. It has been over 16 Business days. There haven’t been any progress for me.

Step 1: Initial Vetting (15%)
• Your documents are being vetted.
• Your institution will be notified of further updates regarding your application.

Step 2: Submission of Visa Approval Letter (VAL) Application (35%)
• Your Visa Approval Letter (VAL) application has been submitted to the Immigration Department for approval.
• The issuance of the VAL is at the discretion of the Immigration Department.

Step 3: VAL Approval (60%)
• Your VAL application has been approved.
• EMGS will notify your institution when the documents are ready for collection or courier.
• Note: The approval or rejection of the VAL is at the discretion of the Immigration Department.

Step 4: VAL Collection/Courier (70%)
• Your VAL has been collected or couriered to your institution.
• You must obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) before arriving (if applicable).
• Ensure the VAL is within the validity period upon arrival.
• Complete your medical screening within 7 days of arrival.

Step 5: Obtaining Single Entry Visa (SEV)
• After receiving your VAL from the institution, obtain a Single Entry Visa (if applicable).
• Upon arrival in Malaysia, present your VAL at the immigration checkpoint.
• A Special Pass will be stamped in your passport for a stay of 14 to 30 days while you process your student pass. This is at the discretion of the Immigration Department.

Step 6: Medical Screening (Within 7 Days of Arrival)
• Attend a medical screening at an EMGS panel clinic within 7 days of arrival.
• After passing the screening, EMGS will notify your university to submit your passport for Student Pass sticker endorsement.
• In some cases, EMGS will prepare a supporting letter for self-endorsement, allowing the university to proceed with the Student Pass endorsement at the State Immigration office.
• The Student Pass will replace the temporary Special Pass received at the point of entry.

Step 7: Issuance of Student Pass and iKad
• Once your Student Pass is issued, EMGS will provide your student identity card (iKad).
• You will also receive your insurance card if you opted to purchase insurance through EMGS.

Note on VAL Processing Time
• The processing of the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) takes approximately 14 working days, depending on the Immigration Department’s discretion and any additional documents or corrections required.

This is a reply from EMGS I saw online. But if I’m not wrong this is still the procedure. You can also ask the international students officer in your university or email emgs directly for any confirmation. Hope this helps.