Expats in Malaysia with expired passes allowed to leave within 14 working days after MCO ends Details Published: 18 January 2021 In leaving the country, they don't have to apply for any special passes or obtain prior approval from the Malaysian authorities, the ESD has confirmed. As such, expatriates with expired passes from 1 January 2020 and who are currently in Malaysia are allowed to leave the country within 14 working days upon the end of the Movement Control Order (MCO), without having to apply for any special passes or obtain prior approval from the Malaysian authorities. Expatriates are allowed leave the country at any of the following permitted entry points: