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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Human Resources to accelerate the processing of 15,000 outstanding foreign worker applications, signalling the government's intent to ease labour market constraints affecting key sectors.
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan met with the High Commissioners of Pakistan and Sri Lanka to explore expanded cooperation in workforce development, skills training, and sustainable employment initiatives across the region.
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.
The Human Resource Development Corporation is rolling out thousands of free courses nationwide as part of National Training Week 2026, aiming to promote lifelong learning across all demographics and skill levels.
Malaysia's flexible work arrangements policy is delivering significant productivity improvements, with 81% of Klang Valley workers reporting better job performance, according to a new Ministry of Human Resources study.