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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Human Resources to accelerate the approval of 15,000 foreign worker applications, addressing labour shortages affecting the economy.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Human Resources to expedite processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications to ease labour shortages in critical industries and bolster Malaysia's economic growth.
Malaysia deployed 35 cloud seeding operations between February and June to mitigate El Nino impacts on water resources. Meanwhile, the Progressive Wage Policy has lifted entry-level worker median wages by 15.79 per cent, benefiting over 51,000 employees nationwide.
Malaysia's business federation has welcomed PM Anwar Ibrahim's directive to fast-track foreign worker approvals for the restaurant sector within one month, describing it as evidence the government is responding to industry pressures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed government ministries to clear pending foreign worker applications for restaurants and other key sectors within 30 days, signalling efforts to ease labour shortages.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed relevant government agencies to expedite processing of foreign worker applications within one month, with particular focus on resolving bottlenecks in Malaysia's restaurant and food service sector.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given relevant government agencies 30 days to streamline foreign worker hiring procedures, with restaurants prioritized amid persistent labour shortages across Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that the government will prioritise employment for local workers while conducting a thorough review of foreign labour needs across different sectors, amid concerns about SME workforce shortages.
A Ministry of Human Resources study across three Malaysian regions demonstrates that flexible work arrangements substantially enhance worker productivity and operational efficiency, with the government offering tax incentives to encourage wider adoption.
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Malaysia's government has made contributions to PERKESO's LINDUNG 24 Jam Non-Employment Injury Scheme voluntary for local workers while keeping it mandatory for foreign workers, following public feedback.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has transitioned all foreign worker quota applications to a fully digital eQuota system, eliminating discretionary case-by-case approvals and placing the One-Stop Centre under direct ministry control.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced plans to restructure Malaysia's foreign worker management system to enhance coordination, efficiency and better align with the country's evolving industry demands.
The Malaysian government has announced an extra RM10 million allocation to assist taxi drivers, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighting their vital contribution as frontline workers representing Malaysia to international visitors.
Malaysia's government will restructure its foreign worker management system to improve efficiency and coordination, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced following a Cabinet Committee meeting on June 30.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed a progressive penalty framework under the Employment Insurance System Amendment Bill, imposing escalating fines on employers who neglect to report job openings to PERKESO.