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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.
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.
Southeast Asian nations pursue ambitious reforms spanning labour cooperation, workforce development and public sector restructuring, while maritime emergencies and health crises test regional response capabilities.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prioritising employment for Malaysian citizens while conducting a careful review of sectors genuinely requiring foreign workers, emphasising stronger enforcement against illegal labour practices.
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Malaysia's Cabinet has agreed to conduct a comprehensive review of the e-invoice system and mandatory EPF contributions for non-citizen workers, potentially postponing both measures due to concerns about their impact on traders and employers.
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Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Zainal Abidin will chair a Cabinet Committee meeting next week to address mounting concerns over foreign worker employment, particularly in Malaysia's food and beverage sector.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will chair a Cabinet committee meeting next week to tackle foreign worker challenges, particularly in Malaysia's food and beverage industry.
Malaysia's Cabinet has scheduled a dedicated committee meeting for next week to address foreign worker issues across sectors including food and beverage, to be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is moving forward with legislation to establish a Traveller Scheme offering social security protection to approximately 480,000 Malaysians who commute daily between Johor and Singapore, with parliamentary tabling beginning immediately.
Authorities arrested 186 individuals during a coordinated midnight operation in Kuala Lumpur's Pudu district, with detainees suspected of visa violations and lacking valid travel documents.