Malaysian PR (Permit Masuk): Immigration Interview for Spouse

Arrange and attend Immigration Interview (November 2022)

I had my interview in KL, the process may be different at other state offices. 

I was advised to arrange the Immigration interview for about 4 months after submitting my Permit Masuk application. I did this at https://www.imi.gov.my/ and chose Sistem Temujanji Online (STO) and [Visa] Permit Masuk options. Appointments are usually booked up 3 months  in advance.

I printed out the appointment email to show to Immigration on the day of my appointment.

On the day of my interview I brought the original documents that were submitted as part of my application (current & old passports/IC/wedding certificate/birth certificate/ sponsor’s payslips & employment letter/utility bill/bond receipt etc) plus the confirmation letter given to me when I submitted my application.

Both the applicant and Malaysian spouse are interviewed at the same time. The officer who interviewed us was polite and professional. The interview was in Bahasa Malaysia (BM).

I prepared and revised the type of questions that would be asked. Both I and my wife were asked questions about our relationship, and I was also asked general knowledge questions about Malaysia.

See my post here on how I improved my BM for the PR interviews, and the questions that might be asked: 

https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2023/04/malaysia-permanent-residence-pr-permit_20.html

I was asked the following questions:

• Can you speak BM?
• When was your first LTSVP issued?
• When did you first come to Malaysia and what was your reason for visiting?
• How and when did you and your wife meet?
• What are your occupations?
• Who is the Prime Minister?
• What is the national flower?
• What are the colours of the Malaysian flag?
• Recite Rukun Negara
• Sing Negaraku

There is a specific space on the checklist the officer filled out to confirm I knew Rukun Negara and Negaraku so learning them was very important!

The Immigration Officer confirmed that he was happy with our application and interview and said that the next stage is the police interview which should take place within the next 6 months to 1 year.

I checked my status online at https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/myPermit?semakStatusPermit