![Malaysia needs 35 per cent skilled local workers by 2020 - Ismail Malaysia needs 35 per cent skilled local workers by 2020 - Ismail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81448513805_CRUDEOIL.jpg)
Malaysia needs 35 per cent skilled local workers by 2020 - Ismail
Malaysia needs to have 35 per cent of skilled local workers to achieve the status of a fully-developed nation by 2020, said Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abd Muttalib.
Mon Nov 30 2015
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No plans to compel private companies to give COLA - Ismail
The ministry encourages constructive talks between the employers and the employees.
Wed Oct 15 2014
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Domestic helpers from Indonesia still being negotiated
According to the Deputy Human Resources Minister, several factors had yet to be finalised with the Indonesian government.
Sun Jun 22 2014