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Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to prioritising local employment opportunities, stating that foreign workers should only be hired when domestic candidates are unavailable.
Malaysia's Ministry of Human Resources has transitioned all foreign worker quota applications to an automated digital system, eliminating discretionary case-by-case approvals. The move aims to ensure transparency and operational efficiency across industries dependent on migrant labour.
Malaysia's union membership stands at just six per cent of the workforce, prompting Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan to call for greater worker participation and understanding of union benefits.