Kuala lumpur: The success of the Xpats Gateway platform in shortening the processing period of Employment Passes (EP) proves the effectiveness of the Bureaucratic Red-Tape reforms in improving the overall quality of government service delivery. Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) director-general Datuk Zahid Ismail said the platform reflected the government’s successful overall approach in translating policies into high-impact actions.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Xpats Gateway processed 30,615 EP applications from over 20,000 companies between January and June this year. This initiative is seen as a critical step in attracting and maintaining highly skilled talent vital for the country’s economic growth, with a direct impact on the productivity of main sectors by speeding up the entry of global talent.

Datuk Zahid Ismail emphasized that the efficiency of this platform not only affects investor perception but also contributes directly to the country’s goal of being among the top 12 nations in global competitiveness by 2033. The Xpats Gateway represents a transformation led by the Home Ministry and the Human Resources Ministry, consolidating the application and approval processes of 26 approving and supervising agencies, including the Immigration Department, the Labour Office, and the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) under one roof.

MPC plays a significant role in enabling cross-agency cooperation, ensuring that Xpats Gateway not only meets technical standards but also achieves its main objectives to boost efficiency and support a dynamic business environment.