![Audit: Unsatisfactory management of tax collection, 15,293 expatriates do not have tax files Audit: Unsatisfactory management of tax collection, 15,293 expatriates do not have tax files](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620219236_TBLHDN.jpg)
Audit: Unsatisfactory management of tax collection, 15,293 expatriates do not have tax files
The recruitment of expatriates has contributed to the country's revenue but several weaknesses need to be given attention including the unsatisfactory tax collection management involving them.
Tue Mar 22 2022
![The best place to be an expat this year is Kuala Lumpur The best place to be an expat this year is Kuala Lumpur](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639466211_kualalumpur.jpg)
The best place to be an expat this year is Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur boasts many advantages when it comes to picking a home base for a new life abroad.
Tue Dec 14 2021
![ESC speeds issue of expatriate immigration passes - Hamzah ESC speeds issue of expatriate immigration passes - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71638263275_TheExpatriateServi.jpg)
ESC speeds issue of expatriate immigration passes - Hamzah
Expatriates arriving in Malaysia through KLIA can now obtain Immigration pass stickers at the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) Satellite Centre at the airport upon arrival.
Tue Nov 30 2021
![Expats wait anxiously as Singapore weighs COVID-19 reopening Expats wait anxiously as Singapore weighs COVID-19 reopening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51592272109_TBSingapore.jpg)
Expats wait anxiously as Singapore weighs COVID-19 reopening
Singapore has had especially strict border controls, quarantine and contact tracing.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Hong Kong's tough COVID-19 rules see babies isolated, families cramped in tiny spaces Hong Kong's tough COVID-19 rules see babies isolated, families cramped in tiny spaces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615802756_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong's tough COVID-19 rules see babies isolated, families cramped in tiny spaces
Many expatriate families with young children were among the hundreds of residents sent to quarantine last week after an outbreak at a gym.
Mon Mar 15 2021
![Govt to discuss free vaccination for foreign workers, expatriates Govt to discuss free vaccination for foreign workers, expatriates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61609850347_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Govt to discuss free vaccination for foreign workers, expatriates
The Special Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Committee (JKJAV) will discuss whether to vaccinate foreign workers and expatriates for free to effectively curb COVID-19 outbreaks.
Tue Jan 05 2021
![Govt to discuss free vaccination for foreign workers, expatriates Govt to discuss free vaccination for foreign workers, expatriates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61609835941_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Govt to discuss free vaccination for foreign workers, expatriates
Khairy said the measures were important to encourage employers to ensure their employees get vaccinated.
Tue Jan 05 2021
![Govt identifying countries willing to receive refugees - Mastura Govt identifying countries willing to receive refugees - Mastura](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599549935_DatinMasturaMohdY.jpg)
Govt identifying countries willing to receive refugees - Mastura
The humanitarian policy must be considered at all times although Malaysia was not a member of the 1951 Refugee Convention under the UN.
Tue Sep 08 2020
![Six cars submerged in flash flood in Taman Negara Six cars submerged in flash flood in Taman Negara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594642101_keretaTenggelam.jpg)
Six cars submerged in flash flood in Taman Negara
The five cars were among six vehicles involved in the incident at about 5.30 am. The sixth car belonged to a resort worker.
Mon Jul 13 2020
![Expatriates in top management position allowed to enter Malaysia - Ismail Sabri Expatriates in top management position allowed to enter Malaysia - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463103707_WorkingOffice.jpg)
Expatriates in top management position allowed to enter Malaysia - Ismail Sabri
The expatriates would have to undergo COVID-19 screening in their home country before leaving for Malaysia or the screening could be conducted on their arrival here.
Fri Jun 19 2020
![The country's borders are still shut to foreigners - Ismail Sabri The country's borders are still shut to foreigners - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591708864_TBIsmailSabri.jpg)
The country's borders are still shut to foreigners - Ismail Sabri
The national borders remain shut to foreigners and only returning Malaysians are allowed in.
Tue Jun 09 2020
![Free movement of people to continue for at least two years after Brexit - media Free movement of people to continue for at least two years after Brexit - media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81500622983_Flags.jpg)
Free movement of people to continue for at least two years after Brexit - media
The first full round of talks to extricate Britain from the EU ended on Thursday with few compromises and differences over how to protect the future of expatriate citizens.
Fri Jul 21 2017
![Ops Lavish: Main suspect released on MACC bond Ops Lavish: Main suspect released on MACC bond](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474289667_SPRM.jpg)
Ops Lavish: Main suspect released on MACC bond
The main suspect in a bribery case involving professional work permits for expatriates and foreigners worth more than RM20 million, was released today.
Sun May 21 2017
![Expats also showing a fondness for caged patin from Temerloh Expats also showing a fondness for caged patin from Temerloh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51491011527_ikanpatin.jpg)
Expats also showing a fondness for caged patin from Temerloh
But, now it is no longer the dish of choice for the Malays, as expatriates have also developed a fondness for it.
Sat Apr 01 2017
![Al-Qaeda claims deadly attack at Ivory Coast beach resort Al-Qaeda claims deadly attack at Ivory Coast beach resort](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71457918099_IvoryCoast.jpg)
Al-Qaeda claims deadly attack at Ivory Coast beach resort
Al-Qaeda's North African affiliate had claimed responsibility for the attack in the former French colonial capital, a resort popular with Western expatriates.
Mon Mar 14 2016