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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.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has prosecuted twelve individuals across three states for allegedly submitting fraudulent claims to PERKESO's employment incentive programme. All defendants pleaded not guilty and were granted bail.
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.
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 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.
Parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework for social workers through a new Malaysian Social Work Profession Council. The staged implementation will initially require private sector registration.
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.
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.