{"content":"The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) is the first point of contact for companies who wish to employ eligible expatriates. All companies will need to register with the ESD as a first step. [Read More](https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/about-us/esd/)\n\nThe MYXpats Centre focuses on the processing of passes for individuals. [Read More](https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/expatriates/myxpats/)\n\n*   ### LATEST NEWS\n    \n    line\n    \n    icon12 February 2026\n    \n    MYXPATS CENTRE OPERATING HOURS DURING RAMADAN 2026\n    \n    In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, please be informed of the revised operating hours of the MYXpats Centre. We would like to take this opportunity to wish our Muslim clients and partners a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.\n    \n    ...\n    \n    [READ MORE +](https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/latest-news/announcement-2026/announcement-269/)\n    \n*   icon05 February 2026\n    \n    BRIEFING SESSION: REVISED EMPLOYMENT PASS SALARY POLICY\n    \n    As announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) on 14 January 2026, the revised Employment Pass Salary Policy will be implemented with effect from 1 June 2026. The revised policy includes updates to the minimum salary thresholds for Employment Pass (EP) Categories I, II, and III, as well as a structured employment duration framework.\n    \n    ...\n    \n    [READ MORE +](https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/latest-news/announcement-2026/announcement-268/)\n    \n*   icon21 January 2026\n    \n    NOTICE: EXTENSION OF THE 1:3 INTERNSHIP POLICY PILOT PHASE\n    \n    The 1:3 Internship Policy, which was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) on 15 January 2025 as part of Malaysia's broader efforts to build a future-ready, skills-based talent ecosystem and to strengthen industry participation in developing local talent, links expatriate hiring to local talent development by requiring employers to offer three (3) structured and paid internship placements under the National Structured Internship Programme (MySIP) for every one (1) expatriate hired. We are pleased to inform that the pilot phase of the 1:3 Internship Policy, originally scheduled to conclude on 31 December 2025, has been extended until 31 March 2026.\n    \n    ...\n    \n    [READ MORE +](https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/latest-news/announcement-2026/announcement-267-1-3/)\n    \n\n*   ### IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT\n    \n    line\n    \n    MYXPATS CENTRE OPERATING HOURS DURING RAMADAN 2026\n    \n    In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, please be informed of the revised operating hours of the MYXpats Centre. We would like to take this opportunity to wish our Muslim clients and partners a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.\n    \n    ...\n    \n    [READ MORE +](https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/latest-news/announcement/announcement-269/)\n    \n*   BRIEFING SESSION: REVISED EMPLOYMENT PASS SALARY POLICY\n    \n    As announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) on 14 January 2026, the revised Employment Pass Salary Policy will be implemented with effect from 1 June 2026. The revised policy includes updates to the minimum salary thresholds for Employment Pass (EP) Categories I, II, and III, as well as a structured employment duration framework.\n    \n    ...\n    \n    [READ MORE +](https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/latest-news/announcement/announcement-268/)\n    \n*   NOTICE: EXTENSION OF THE 1:3 INTERNSHIP POLICY PILOT PHASE\n    \n    The 1:3 Internship Policy, which was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) on 15 January 2025 as part of Malaysia's broader efforts to build a future-ready, skills-based talent ecosystem and to strengthen industry participation in developing local talent, links expatriate hiring to local talent development by requiring employers to offer three (3) structured and paid internship placements under the National Structured Internship Programme (MySIP) for every one (1) expatriate hired. We are pleased to inform that the pilot phase of the 1:3 Internship Policy, originally scheduled to conclude on 31 December 2025, has been extended until 31 March 2026.\n    \n    ...\n    \n    [READ MORE +](https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/latest-news/announcement/announcement-267-1-3/)\n    \n\n*   ### VIDEO\n    \n    line\n    \n    *   How to paste the  \n        endorsed Pass on to  \n        the passport[Watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Wy2H6pK9g&t=16s)\n        \n    \n*   *   Xpats Gateway :  \n        An Overview [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/9bc7LoHRI9c)\n        \n    \n*   *   Getting Your Support Letter: A Comprehensive  \n        Tutorial[Watch Video](https://youtu.be/BMzBh3gdfgY)\n        \n    \n\n*   *   Endorsement at ESD Satellite Centre,  \n        KLIA1 & Pass Delivery[Watch Video](https://youtu.be/Vjt9LxQdfug)\n        \n    \n\n*   *   Xpats Gateway  \n        User Manual[Download PDF](https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/pdf/xpats-gateway-manual.pdf)","original_url":"https://esd.imi.gov.my/","word_count":584,"key_claims":["The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) is the first point of contact for companies who wish to employ eligible expatriates","offer three (3) structured and paid internship placements under the National Structured Internship Programme (MySIP) for every one (1) expatriate hired.","All companies will need to register with the ESD as a first step","Read More The MYXpats Centre focuses on the processing of passes for individuals","Read More *   LATEST NEWS\n    \n    line\n    \n    icon12 February 2026\n    \n    MYXPATS CENTRE OPERATING HOURS DURING RAMADAN 2026\n    \n    In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, please be informed of the revised operating hours of the MYXpats Centre","We would like to take this opportunity to wish our Muslim clients and partners a blessed and peaceful Ramadan"],"content_summary":"Malaysian government in Kuala Lumpur portal providing official administrative services and information","expertise_signals":["government services","technology","vocational training","labor market","kuala lumpur services"]}