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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has tasked government ministries with fast-tracking foreign worker applications for critical sectors, including restaurants, with a one-month deadline to clear the backlog.
Malaysia's hotel industry is pressing the government to establish uniform regulations for short-term rental accommodations, arguing that unregulated operators gain unfair competitive advantage over licensed establishments.
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.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 per cent reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues starting April 2027, benefiting approximately 32,000 establishments and saving typical venues around £1,100 annually.