![Gov't gives priority to local workers in securing employment - Saravanan Gov't gives priority to local workers in securing employment - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638438346_saravananpekerja.jpg)
Gov't gives priority to local workers in securing employment - Saravanan
The government will accord priority to local workers to fill the vacancies in various employment sectors in the country instead of foreigners, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Thu Dec 02 2021
![The problem of foreign workers - Its cause and impact The problem of foreign workers - Its cause and impact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591251962_KeselamatanBUDGET.jpg)
The problem of foreign workers - Its cause and impact
At a time when the nation is faced with economic challenges including lay-offs, locals should be given priority to fill-up every vacancy in the employment sector.
Wed Mar 03 2021
![30,977 insured workers laid off, relocated in employment sector 30,977 insured workers laid off, relocated in employment sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607246383_pcmenteri.jpg)
30,977 insured workers laid off, relocated in employment sector
A total of 30,997 workers insured under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) out of over 100,000 who were laid off, have been successfully relocated in the employment sector as at Dec 4.
Thu Dec 10 2020
![Foreigners with valid permits can resume working - Ismail Sabri Foreigners with valid permits can resume working - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594888460_IsmailSabriPC.jpg)
Foreigners with valid permits can resume working - Ismail Sabri
Foreign workers with valid permits who are currently in Malaysia can return to work when their employment sectors resume operations.
Thu Jul 16 2020
![PENJANA: RM9 billion allocation will help revive country's employment sector PENJANA: RM9 billion allocation will help revive country's employment sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591274759_TBMEF.jpg)
PENJANA: RM9 billion allocation will help revive country's employment sector
The government's move to allocate RM9 billion to reduce unemployment rates will help revive the country's employment sector which is severely affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Jun 06 2020
![Study on starting salary for each employment sector to be ready in October - Richard Riot Study on starting salary for each employment sector to be ready in October - Richard Riot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437661064_RICHARDRIOT.jpg)
Study on starting salary for each employment sector to be ready in October - Richard Riot
The Human Resources Ministry is conducting a study to determine the starting salary for each employment sector, particularly those involving university graduates.
Tue Apr 04 2017
![Dr M concerned over level of English among students Dr M concerned over level of English among students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/71374479053_295x200.jpg)
Dr M concerned over level of English among students
The former prime minister said there were some from institutions of higher learning who did not master the language, resulting in them not getting a place in the employment sector.
Mon Oct 07 2013