Pakistani Perfume Salesman Charged With Indecent Assault in Batu Pahat
A Pakistani perfume salesman has appeared in Batu Pahat magistrate's court charged with indecent assault against a woman he recently met inside a parked car.
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Anwar Orders Accelerated Processing of 15,000 Foreign Worker Applications
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Human Resources Ministry to rapidly approve 15,000 pending foreign worker applications to resolve acute labour gaps in priority industries.
PM Anwar Orders Speed-Up of 15,000 Foreign Worker Approvals
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Human Resources Ministry to urgently process 15,000 outstanding foreign worker applications. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced the directive, signalling government efforts to address labour shortages across critical sectors.
Prime Minister directs fast-track processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Human Resources to expedite the processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications, aiming to resolve workforce gaps in critical industries and sustain economic momentum.
PM Anwar's Fast-Track Foreign Worker Approval Shows Government Heeding Business Sector Pleas
Malaysia's business federation has welcomed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive to fast-track foreign worker applications for the restaurant sector within 30 days, signalling government responsiveness to industry pressures amid persistent labour shortages.
Malaysia Must Prioritise Local Workers, Says HR Minister Ramanan
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has reaffirmed that Malaysian workers must receive priority for available positions before employers recruit foreign labour, contingent on compliance with national regulations.
Anwar Sets One-Month Deadline for Ministries to Clear Foreign Worker Applications in Food Sector
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered relevant ministries to resolve pending foreign worker applications within one month, with restaurants receiving priority as they grapple with acute staffing shortages affecting operations.
Government Gives Ministers 30 Days to Tackle Restaurant Labour Crisis
Malaysia's cabinet faces a one-month deadline to address severe staffing shortages in the restaurant sector. PM Anwar Ibrahim has ordered ministers to develop solutions while balancing labour needs against strict immigration policies.
Anwar Sets 30-Day Timeline To Unblock Foreign Worker Approvals For Restaurants And Key Sectors
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed relevant ministries to resolve foreign worker employment application bottlenecks within a month, focusing on the restaurant sector while maintaining controlled immigration policies.
Malaysia Intensifies Immigration Crackdown as Foreign Workers Abuse Social Visit Passes
Malaysia's Immigration Department has ramped up enforcement operations against foreign nationals illegally exploiting Social Visit Passes for employment. Arrests for SVP-related offences have surged from 1,279 in 2023 to 2,644 in 2024.
Malaysia Prioritises Local Job Placement While Reassessing Foreign Worker Needs, Anwar Says
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that Malaysia will prioritise local employment while carefully reviewing the genuine need for foreign workers across key sectors, amid ongoing concerns about labour shortages in SMEs.
MACC Detains 33 in Major Corruption Sweep Targeting Foreign National Offences
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 33 people, including law enforcement and government staff, for alleged involvement in a criminal network centred on offences targeting foreign nationals.
Government to Review E-Invoicing System and Mandatory Foreign Worker EPF Contributions
Malaysia's Cabinet will review the e-invoicing system and mandatory 2% EPF contributions for foreign workers following concerns raised by the business community through BN proposals.
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Cabinet to Review E-Invoice System and Foreign Worker EPF Contributions Amid Economic Pressures
Malaysia's Cabinet has agreed to review the e-invoice system and mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers, potentially postponing both measures amid concerns about their impact on traders and employers during uncertain economic times.
Malaysia's Foreign Worker Approvals Now Fully Digitalised Through eQuota System
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has fully transitioned foreign worker quota applications to a digital eQuota platform, replacing ad-hoc approvals with a standardised system. The shift follows a Cabinet restructuring placing the Foreign Worker One-Stop Centre under KESUMA.
Malaysia to overhaul foreign worker management system under new structural reforms
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced that Malaysia will restructure its foreign worker management framework to improve coordination, operational efficiency, and alignment with sectoral requirements.
Car Wash Owner Among Four Arrested in Foreign Worker Assault Case
Police in Kuala Selangor have arrested four individuals, including the proprietor of a car wash establishment, following an assault incident involving a migrant worker at a facility in Taman Kiara.
Government To Overhaul Foreign Worker Management Framework, Says Ahmad Zahid
Malaysia's government will restructure its foreign worker management system to improve coordination and efficiency while protecting local employment opportunities, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced following a Cabinet Committee meeting.