Pacificbridge Inc

<p class="msonormal"><span><font size="2" face="Arial">The Malaysian government announced in its 2006 budget that it would expedite visas for expatriate professionals in the information and communication technology, high-tech, and financial services sectors.  The provisions of the budget, released in a speech by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on September 30, 2005, bolster the government´s commitment to developing Malaysia´s technology and services sectors.  The Ministry of Home Affairs will oversee this initiative to provide expedited issuance of visas for foreign "knowledge" workers and professionals in the selected industry sectors.</font></span></p>

<p class="msonormal"><span><font size="2" face="Arial">It is hoped that this new visa policy will encourage and facilitate cross-border skills and knowledge transfer into Malaysia.  The 2006 budget also calls for the strengthening of the Expatriate Committee and Inspectorate Units of the Immigration Department.</font></span></p>