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PM Anwar Sets 30-Day Timeline for Foreign Worker Approvals in Hospitality and Other Key Sectors

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed government agencies to clear a backlog of foreign worker applications within 30 days, targeting the struggling restaurant and hospitality sectors among others.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Sets 30-Day Push to Unlock Foreign Worker Approvals for Restaurants

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given Malaysian government ministries one month to streamline foreign worker recruitment, particularly for restaurants facing acute staffing shortages while maintaining controlled immigration standards.

By Khairul Anuar · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

PM Anwar Sets 30-Day Timeline for Foreign Worker Approvals in Hospitality and Other Key Sectors

Anwar Sets 30-Day Push to Unlock Foreign Worker Approvals for Restaurants

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