Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD/MYXpats Centre) and the MDEC Expats Service Centre have issued official notices on operating hours, cut‑off dates, and service interruptions in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid) celebrations. Employers and foreign nationals should plan ahead to avoid delays in passport submissions, collections, and pass endorsements.
Office Closures
| Authority | Closure Date |
|---|---|
| ESD / MYXpats Centre | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| MDEC Expats Service Centre | Friday, March 20, 2026 & Monday, March 23, 2026 |
Services at both agencies will resume on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Minimal support will be available during the Hari Raya week of March 24–27, 2026.
Cut‑Off Dates for Passport Submission and Collection
ESD / MYXpats Centre
- Passport Submission: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (before 4:00 PM)
- Passport Collection: Thursday, March 19, 2026 (before 12:00 PM)
Passports not collected by the deadline will only be available for pickup once operations resume on March 24, 2026.
MDEC Expats Service Centre
- Passport Submission for Cancellation: Friday, March 13, 2026 (before 4:00 PM)
- Passport Collection: Not explicitly stated in the notice, but it is recommended to collect by Thursday, March 19, 2026 (before 12:00 PM).
ePASS Endorsement Payment Cut‑Off
ESD / MYXpats Centre
- Payments made on or before Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (4:00 PM) → Will be processed before the Hari Raya closure.
- Payments made after Thursday, March 19, 2026 (12:00 PM) → Will be processed after operations resume on March 24, 2026.
MDEC Expats Service Centre
- No specific cut‑off time issued.
- The notice states:
Endorsements will take place on March 17, 2026, and any applications submitted after that date will only be processed after the festive period.
Online Application Submissions
ESD / MYXpats
- The ESD and RP‑T systems will remain accessible throughout closure.
- Applications submitted after Thursday, March 19, 2026 (4:00 PM) → Will only be processed from March 24, 2026 onward.
MDEC Expats Service Centre
- The announcement did not specify online system cut‑off times.
- Employers should assume no processing will occur during office closures on March 20 and March 23, 2026.
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