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VFS Global www.vfsglobal.com
1 April 2014 Press Release
Malaysia launches foreign worker Immigration Security
Clearance (ISC)
Today, the Government of Malaysia launches the Immigration Security Clearance (ISC) for
Bangladesh migrants looking to work in Malaysia. ISC is the key security step to be
implemented on migrant workers before any work application process such as application for
Visa/Calling Visa can begin.
ISC is being implemented in all source countries and the roll out in Bangladesh is deemed
important as the country is one of the highest foreign workforce contributors to Malaysia. ISC
acts as the first level of security measure by verifying the identity and status of
migrants/candidates against its security database.
The ISC is launched today with the inking of an agreement between VFS Global and S5 Biotech
in the presence of the Honourable Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi, Minister of Home
Affairs, Malaysia, the Deputy Chief Secretary of Home Affairs and the Director General of
Immigration of Malaysia. This enables the availability of service on a nationwide scale through
VFS Global’s extensive presence in various cities in Bangladesh, with Dhaka being the first
location to offer this service.
Zahid stated that “the biometric based ISC is the first security check that must be carried out by
workers before any work application process can begin”.
Malaysian government believe the ISC system will enhance national security by preventing
unwanted individuals from entering the country. This initiative by Malaysia is to protect
migrant workers from manipulation and abuse by unscrupulous agents and human traffickers.
Malaysia is very serious and fully committed in its fight against human trafficking and
smuggling.
ISC’s pre-clearance process significantly reduces the risk of detainment and deportation of
workers after arriving in Malaysia.
ISC services in Dhaka are available from 0900 hrs to 1600 hrs from Sunday to Thursday. VFS
Global’s nationwide locations and experience together with S5 Biotech’s expertise in
implementing such initiatives will help speed up application process and also bring
convenience to the migrant workers. Their presence in 108 countries and working with 45
governments in 1,180 such facilities will ensure a professional approach to future work visa
application process rather than relying on local and sometime unscrupulous agents.
VFS Global www.vfsglobal.com
About S5 Biotech S5 Biotech is a global integrated security solutions provider, delivering real value and quantum-leap advances
to both governments and enterprises. S5 Biotech provides the expertise and solutions to meet national
challenges in homeland security, defence, and intelligence; areas of vital importance to national interests. S5
Biotech is the leading partner and trusted consultant in both IT and security fields, including identity and
documents security, foreigner management, immigration and enforcement.
About VFS Global
VFS Global is the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and
diplomatic missions worldwide. With 1182 Visa Application Centres (VACs) located in 108 countries across
five continents as at 31 January 2014, VFS Global serves the interests of 45 client governments. VFS Global’s
worldwide operations are certified with ISO 9001:2008 for Quality Management System, ISO 27001:2005
for Information Security Management System and ISO 14001:2004 for Environmental Management System.
The company has successfully processed over 74 million applications since its inception in 2001. For more
information, please visit www.vfsglobal.com
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