![National HR Policy Framework launch on Labour Day, says Steven Sim National HR Policy Framework launch on Labour Day, says Steven Sim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708603418_StevenSimCheeKeon.jpg)
National HR Policy Framework launch on Labour Day, says Steven Sim
The framework will provide guidelines for the government in implementing Malaysia's human capital development programmes.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![HRD Corp collects record-breaking RM2.2 Billion levy in 2023 - Steven Sim HRD Corp collects record-breaking RM2.2 Billion levy in 2023 - Steven Sim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708573243_TBrumahterbuka.jpg)
HRD Corp collects record-breaking RM2.2 Billion levy in 2023 - Steven Sim
The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) collected levies totaling RM2.2 billion in 2023, compared to RM1.81 billion the previous year.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![National brain drain rate of 5.5pct is higher than global average - Sivakumar National brain drain rate of 5.5pct is higher than global average - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674138994_Sivakumar.jpg)
National brain drain rate of 5.5pct is higher than global average - Sivakumar
The Human Resources Ministry is drafting measures to tackle the brain drain phenomenon.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![HRM won't approve special quota to hire foreign workers based on supporting letters HRM won't approve special quota to hire foreign workers based on supporting letters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662895706_TBsaravanan.jpg)
HRM won't approve special quota to hire foreign workers based on supporting letters
The Human Resources Ministry will not approve requests for a special quota for the recruitment of foreign workers based on supporting letters from any party.
Sun Sep 11 2022
![Foreign worker applications stopped temporarily from Aug 15 to 31 Foreign worker applications stopped temporarily from Aug 15 to 31](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627466815_MOHR.jpg)
Foreign worker applications stopped temporarily from Aug 15 to 31
Applications to hire foreign workers have been stopped temporarily from Aug 15 to 31, the Human Resources Ministry (KSM) said today.
Fri Aug 05 2022
![Human Resources Ministry, Socso to hold Jamin Kerja Keluarga Malaysia Job Expo from July 23 to 27 Human Resources Ministry, Socso to hold Jamin Kerja Keluarga Malaysia Job Expo from July 23 to 27](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636211762_TBPerkeso.jpg)
Human Resources Ministry, Socso to hold Jamin Kerja Keluarga Malaysia Job Expo from July 23 to 27
The Human Resources Ministry, through Socso, will organise the Jamin Kerja Keluarga Malaysia Job Expo at the World Trade Centre (WTC) from July 23-27.
Fri Jul 22 2022
![No MACC ops at Human Resources Ministry - Saravanan No MACC ops at Human Resources Ministry - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650461081_TBSARAVANAN.jpg)
No MACC ops at Human Resources Ministry - Saravanan
Saravanan today denied that the MACC was conducting operations at the Human Resources Ministry over the PenjanaKerjaya programme funds misappropriation issue.
Mon Jul 18 2022
![Ministries agree to agency's proposal to manage entry of foreign construction workers - Hamzah Ministries agree to agency's proposal to manage entry of foreign construction workers - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658141207_TBHAMZAH.jpg)
Ministries agree to agency's proposal to manage entry of foreign construction workers - Hamzah
The Home Ministry and the Human Resources Ministry have agreed to a proposal from Construction Labor Exchange Berhad to enable the agency to fully manage the entry of foreign construction workers.
Mon Jul 18 2022
![KSM, KDN to hold meeting tomorrow on recruitment of foreign workers KSM, KDN to hold meeting tomorrow on recruitment of foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658053709_TBsaravanan.jpg)
KSM, KDN to hold meeting tomorrow on recruitment of foreign workers
The Human Resources Ministry (KSM) and the Home Ministry (KDN) will refine measures to address the issue of recruiting foreign workers from Indonesia and Bangladesh.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![25 recruitment companies from Bangladesh chosen to avoid monopolistic practices - Saravanan 25 recruitment companies from Bangladesh chosen to avoid monopolistic practices - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654594888_MSaravanan.jpg)
25 recruitment companies from Bangladesh chosen to avoid monopolistic practices - Saravanan
The Human Resources Ministry's accreditation of 25 companies to recruit workers from Bangladesh was done to avoid monopolistic practices.
Sun Jun 19 2022
![Working paper on Indonesian maids recruitment MOU to be tabled tomorrow - Saravanan Working paper on Indonesian maids recruitment MOU to be tabled tomorrow - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645528348_MSaravanan.jpg)
Working paper on Indonesian maids recruitment MOU to be tabled tomorrow - Saravanan
The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) will table a working paper on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the recruitment and placement of Indonesian domestic workers (PDI) tomorrow.
Tue Feb 22 2022
![Malaysian firms facing US bans over forced labour summoned by ministry Malaysian firms facing US bans over forced labour summoned by ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/81545549831_PalmOil.jpg)
Malaysian firms facing US bans over forced labour summoned by ministry
Saravanan had acknowledged that forced labour allegations against Malaysian firms had affected investors' confidence in the country.
Sun Jan 30 2022
![MEDAC aims to get over 190,000 entrepreneurs, cooperatives registered with Socso MEDAC aims to get over 190,000 entrepreneurs, cooperatives registered with Socso](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633093005_PERKESO.jpg)
MEDAC aims to get over 190,000 entrepreneurs, cooperatives registered with Socso
More than 190,000 entrepreneurs and cooperatives financed by MEDAC that are affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being targeted to register with Socso.
Fri Oct 01 2021
![Policy paper for p-hailing services to be presented to Cabinet soon - Wee Policy paper for p-hailing services to be presented to Cabinet soon - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620019379_MenteriPengangkutan.jpg)
Policy paper for p-hailing services to be presented to Cabinet soon - Wee
Wee said the policy paper would also look into the safety aspects of p-hailing riders.
Tue Aug 03 2021
![50 pct complaints lodged involve employers disallowing work from home - Awang Hashim 50 pct complaints lodged involve employers disallowing work from home - Awang Hashim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625735481_AWANGHASHIM.jpg)
50 pct complaints lodged involve employers disallowing work from home - Awang Hashim
Nearly half of complaints received by the Human Resources Ministry through its 'Working for Workers' app since Feb 1 till last Sunday were regarding employers not allowing workers to work from home.
Tue Jul 13 2021