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The Expatriate Satellite Centre (ESC) has expanded its operations to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 to increase Malaysia's attractiveness to investors and attract highly skilled talents, following the success of the operations at Terminal 1.

The ESC at Terminal 2 has started to operate around the clock daily since June 4 with four officers stationed for assignment on a rotational basis.

Effective 25 July 2024, all companies operating in Iskandar Malaysia that require Supporting Letters from Approving Agencies/Regulatory Bodies to apply for new and renewal Employment Pass (EP) must submit their applications through the Xpats Gateway platform at https://xpatsgateway.com.my/.

To check if your company is within Iskandar Malaysia, you may key in the postcode of your company's address here.

The Northern Region HR Conference 2024 is set to be a dynamic and engaging event that will bring together HR professionals and industry experts to “Empowering the Malaysian Workforce: Innovations and Strategies for Sustainable Growth.” This conference promises a full day of insightful discussions, keynote addresses, dialogue sessions, and networking opportunities. Below are the details of the conference:

Date: August 1, 2024 (Thursday)

Time: 8.30 am – 5.10 pm

Venue: Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang

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With the annual increase in healthcare costs and lost opportunities due to poor workforce health, the question of whether an organization is getting their ROI from employee health investment comes into play. Secure your spot for an engaging discussion on the challenges of employee health in Malaysia.

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Wong & Partners is hosting a Tax seminar in Penang. In light of increasing demands for transparency and stricter compliance from tax authorities, there has been a notable rise in audits, investigations and contested tax cases. With the tax terrain ever-evolving, staying informed is crucial for businesses. This sharing session will provide an in-depth analysis of recent Malaysian tax cases that may directly impact your business.

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Under the project leadership of Keysight, the Horizon Europe-funded 6G-SANDBOX project signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universiti Malaya to advance innovation in the field of 6G networks. This is the second major MoU that 6G SANDBOX has signed with an Asian organization to promote global cooperation for 6G research.

In an effort to enhance the efficiency of Malaysia's tax administration management and to enhance transparency, the Malaysian Government has announced the phased implementation of e-Invoicing, set to begin on 1 August 2024.

In this alert, Wong & Partners provide an overview of the essential information to note from the new e-Invoicing regime and key observations as businesses prepare for its implementation.

The Malaysian Government had announced in March this year its intention to reinstate the exemption of cabotage policy for foreign ships involved in submarine cable repair in a bid to attract more foreign investment in the data centre services sector and to spur growth of the digital economy.

Federal Express Corporation has been recognized with the prestigious ‘Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards 2024’ in the category of ‘Best in Community Engagement & Green Initiatives‘.

This is the first time FedEx has received this award in this category after winning three consecutive times in the category of ‘Best in Community Engagement Support’.

Students at Malaysia’s longest-running IB World School, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), have once again demonstrated academic excellence and surpassed global averages in this year’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations.

Frequently, practical advice about work-life balance focuses on prioritizing. Consider the frequently used metaphor of rocks in the glass jar of life: put the big rocks (your most valued goals) in the jar first, or else the smaller (less important) rocks will take up all the space.

But this metaphor has flaws. The big rocks may not all fit, as author Oliver Burkeman notes.