Mr. Murali Velautham, TalentCorp board member (centre), Mr. Thomas Mathew, TalentCorp Group Chief Executive Officer (centre right) with Mr. Soori Bapoo Kuandiah, TalentCorp board member (centre left), Mr. Paul Devaraj Michael, Senior Principal Assistant Secretary, Policy Division, Ministry of Human Resources (far right), and Mr. Mohd Razip Bin Yasin, Head of Unit, Pass, Expatriate Services Division Putrajaya, Immigration Department of Malaysia (far left)
PULAU PINANG, 30 March: Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp) has opened a new office in Penang, with the aim of strengthening its presence in the Northern region of Malaysia.
Situated in the One Precinct building in Bayan Baru, Pulau Pinang, this is the first branch outside of the Klang Valley for TalentCorp, the national agency under the Ministry of Human Resources mandated to drive Malaysia’s talent strategy.
The opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 28, 2022 was officiated by Thomas Mathew, Group Chief Executive Officer of TalentCorp, alongside other members of TalentCorp’s board and senior management team, and industry representatives.
“We are excited for the opportunity to grow in Penang, while also expanding our presence in the Northern region including Kedah, Perlis and Perak,” said Mathew during the ceremony.
“The new TalentCorp and MYXpats office in Bayan Baru will serve as a hub to further collaborate with employers on initiatives and programmes to benefit the Malaysian talent ecosystem.”
Mr. Murali Velautham, TalentCorp board member (centre), Mr. Thomas Mathew, TalentCorp Group Chief Executive Officer (centre right) with Mr. Soori Bapoo Kuandiah, TalentCorp board member (centre left), Mr. Paul Devaraj Michael, Senior Principal Assistant Secretary, Policy Division, Ministry of Human Resources (far right), and Mr. Mohd Razip Bin Yasin, Head of Unit, Pass, Expatriate Services Division Putrajaya, Immigration Department of Malaysia (far left) during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new TalentCorp & MYXpats Office in Bayan Baru, Penang.
The presence of MYXpats in Penang is also aimed at improving its services processing time for the region.
The new office, which will serve as the Northern headquarters for TalentCorp, MYXpats and MYNext services, is testament to the huge strides TalentCorp has made in the Northern region of Malaysia since it first began operations in Penang in 2014.
Back then, it was represented by just a single employee, but over the course of eight fruitful years, the team has grown and gone from strength to strength, collaborating with major players in various industries.
According to the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is projected to achieve a robust regional GDP growth of 6.5% to 6.9% in 2022, creating 30,573 new jobs for the people.
It is with this growth in mind that TalentCorp has decided to strengthen its presence in the region, with the aim of providing services to companies who need information and assistance on its initiatives, and assisting them to take the next steps in their growth.
TalentCorp in the North
Since it first spread its wings to the Northern region seven years ago, TalentCorp has diligently worked on creating networks and collaborations with various parties in the public and private sectors.
TalentCorp has worked closely with state agencies such as Invest Penang, Invest Kedah, and the Penang Women’s Development Corporation (PWDC); and have held successful industry-academia collaborations with Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Kedah) and Universiti Utara Malaysia.
It also works closely with associations such as the Kulim Industrial Tenants Association (KITA), the Free Industrial Zone, Penang, Companies' Association (FREPENCA), Kedah Industrial Skills and Management Development Centre (KISMEC), and Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC), while at the same time, making its mark on the following locations:
- Kulim Hi-Tech Park
- Sungai Petani SME industrial area
- Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Kedah Perlis
- FMM Penang
- Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone
- Batu Kawan Industrial Park
Core Services:
TalentCorp offers a myriad of core services designed to help the private and public sectors to attract, nurture and retain the best and the right talent. These include:
- MYXpats services; i.e. Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass, Dependent Pass and its related Passes
- Residence Pass-Talent; a 10-year renewable visa for highly qualified expatriates to live and work in Malaysia
- Returning Expert Programme; an incentive for Malaysian professionals abroad to bring home their experiences, skill sets, and intercultural abilities to benefit Malaysia
- mynext; an integrated one-stop talent solution and analytics platform to support talent development initiatives
- Structured Internship Programme; a double tax incentive for employers to train local talent by providing meaningful and relevant internships
Career Comeback Programme; advisory services, learning workshops and employment opportunities to reintegrate women back into the workforce
- Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) Income Tax Deduction; incentive for employers who implement FWA in their organisations
- Work-Life Practices; promoting better work-life integration for the future of work, workplace and workforce through workshops, advisory services and resources
Industry-Academia Collaboration; programmes to bridge the gap between industries and universities to ensure the supply of market-ready talent
With the new Bayan Baru office, TalentCorp hopes to be able to serve the Northern Region of Malaysia better and not only help the region’s private and public sectors with their own growth, but also enable Malaysia to reach its economic aspirations.
Mr. Thomas Mathew, Group Chief Executive Officer of TalentCorp welcoming guests during the officiation of the TalentCorp & MYXpats Office in Bayan Baru, Penang.
