SEPANG: The Expatriate Satellite Centre (ESC) has expanded its operations to KLIA Terminal 2 to attract more investors and highly skilled talents to Malaysia, following the success of the operations at Terminal 1.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ESC at Terminal 2 has started to operate around the clock daily since June 4, with four officers stationed on a rotational basis.
“Malaysia has recorded an increase in the number of expatriates and this shows that Malaysia is a preferred destination for multinational companies and investors. It also has a positive impact on the national economy in addition to generating job opportunities.
“As of July 21, the ESC at KLIA Terminal 2 has issued a total of 72 passes. I am confident that the opening of this ESC proves the seriousness and commitment of the Immigration Department in collaboration with Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp) in facilitating immigration matters – which in turn contributes to the development of the country,” he told reporters after launching the ESC here yesterday, which was also attended by Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh.
The ESC at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 serves to facilitate the issuance of passes upon arrival for expatriates, which includes the Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass, Dependent Pass and Resident Pass-Talent, as well as Long Term Social Visit Pass.With the improved immigration service process through ESC, the issuance of passes for approved expatriates will be issued on the same day upon their arrival at the terminals.
According to Saifuddin Nasution, the highest number of expatriates are from India, Europe and China – while their employment sectors are in education, manufacturing, engineering, and oil and gas, Bernama reported.For the record, between November 2021 and July 21 this year, a total of 22,462 immigration passes were issued, including Terminal 2, with an average of 714 passes approved within a month.
For 2023 alone, a total of 10,703 passes were issued at ESC Terminal 1 – compared to 5,000 passes in 2022.
