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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Human Resources to expedite processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications, aiming to resolve labour shortages constraining Malaysia's economic expansion.
Malaysia's business federation has praised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive to fast-track foreign worker approvals for restaurants within a month, signalling government responsiveness to industry pressures.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has stressed that Malaysian workers must receive first consideration for all available positions, with foreign labour recruited only when local candidates are unavailable and in compliance with national regulations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a one-month deadline for government ministries to process foreign worker applications in selected sectors, including the restaurant and hospitality industry, signalling renewed efforts to tackle persistent labour shortages.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed government ministries to resolve pending foreign worker applications within 30 days, with the food and beverage sector receiving priority attention amid growing labour shortages.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given the government one month to devise solutions for the acute foreign worker shortage affecting Malaysia's restaurant sector, signalling both urgency and caution on labour immigration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given government ministries and departments one month to streamline foreign worker hiring processes, particularly for restaurants facing acute labour shortages while maintaining controlled recruitment standards.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has intensified enforcement against foreigners illegally working on social visit passes, with arrests more than doubling from 1,279 in 2023 to 2,630 last year, signalling growing exploitation of visa loopholes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to giving local workers first access to job opportunities, whilst undertaking a careful review of foreign worker requirements across different industries.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 38 individuals, including enforcement officers and civil servants, in a sweeping investigation into immigration-related corruption. Luxury items worth RM2.5 million were confiscated and 14 bank accounts frozen.
Malaysia's government is considering revising e-invoicing requirements and the mandatory 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers, following Barisan Nasional recommendations aimed at easing business compliance burdens.
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Malaysia's Cabinet has agreed to review the e-invoice system and mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers, with potential postponement under consideration due to global economic uncertainties and concerns from traders and employers.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has fully deployed the eQuota system to process all foreign worker quota applications, replacing case-by-case approvals with standardised procedures managed through a centralised digital platform.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced plans to overhaul Malaysia's foreign worker management system, emphasising the need for improved coordination and better alignment with industry requirements.
Authorities in Kuala Selangor have apprehended four individuals, including a car wash proprietor, in connection with an assault on a migrant worker that occurred at a car wash facility in Taman Kiara on Wednesday.
Malaysia will restructure its foreign worker management system to improve efficiency and coordination, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced following a cabinet committee meeting. The overhaul aims to balance industry needs with national security and local employment protection.
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Malaysia's Cabinet is establishing a dedicated committee to address mounting concerns over foreign worker management, with Prime Minister Zahid expected to lead discussions next week as the nation grapples with labour shortages.