Will Xpats Gateway Help Expatriates?

Daniel Bernbeck, Executive Director, Malaysian German Chamber of Commerce

02-Jun-23 08:30

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The Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli announced a shortened process of visa applications for expatriates with a new integrated system called Xpats Gateway, bringing 11 visa issuing government agencies under one roof. We speak with Daniel Bernbeck, Executive Director at the German Chamber of Commerce, and explore the details.

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Produced by: Yeong Yeng Yee

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See, Mark Tan

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Categories: government, Law/Activism

Tags: expats, foreign workers,

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