![PM launches National HR Policy Framework PM launches National HR Policy Framework](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714544913_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM launches National HR Policy Framework
This framework addresses fair compensation, job welfare, labour union movements, job mismatches and foreign labour, says minister of HR.
Wed May 01 2024
![FLDP mudahkan urusan pengambilan pekerja asing - Menteri FLDP mudahkan urusan pengambilan pekerja asing - Menteri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677307290_TBSAIFUDDINNASUTIO.jpg)
FLDP mudahkan urusan pengambilan pekerja asing - Menteri
Foreign Labour Demand Portal membolehkan negara-negara sumber mengetahui perincian proses membawa masuk pekerja asing ke Malaysia.
Sat Feb 25 2023
![Adoption of IoT will help boost agricultural output Adoption of IoT will help boost agricultural output](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646623893_TBmodernagriculture.jpg)
Adoption of IoT will help boost agricultural output
Roshidi said the use of IoT can create precision agriculture thus increasing productivity and farming output.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![Stop relying on traditional source countries alone for foreign labour - PM Stop relying on traditional source countries alone for foreign labour - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658224857_MesyuaratMajlisTin.jpg)
Stop relying on traditional source countries alone for foreign labour - PM
Ismail Sabri urges employers to consider hiring foreign workers from approved source countries.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645102583_PengarahBesarFELDA.jpg)
Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures
The shortage of foreign workers affecting most of the country's palm oil industry players does not present a great obstacle for Felda to continue to drive the development of the agriculture sector.
Thu Feb 17 2022
![Malaysia to expedite foreign labour recruitment with Indonesia for construction sector - Fadillah Malaysia to expedite foreign labour recruitment with Indonesia for construction sector - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642067199_TBFADILLAHTOL.jpg)
Malaysia to expedite foreign labour recruitment with Indonesia for construction sector - Fadillah
Malaysia intends to expedite the MoU signing process with Indonesia in relation to the recruitment of foreign workers for the construction sector, said Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Pandemic a game changer for hiring of local plantation workers Pandemic a game changer for hiring of local plantation workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612691103_TBPalmOilWorker.jpg)
Pandemic a game changer for hiring of local plantation workers
A shortage of foreign labour in the plantation sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in local workers ready to fill the role.
Sun Oct 17 2021
![Malaysia not adopting Australia's Farm Labour Visa Scheme, Dewan Negara told Malaysia not adopting Australia's Farm Labour Visa Scheme, Dewan Negara told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633941365_AWANGHASHIM.jpg)
Malaysia not adopting Australia's Farm Labour Visa Scheme, Dewan Negara told
The govt introduced the Malaysianisation programme to encourage the recruitment of local labour and reduce dependence on foreign labour.
Mon Oct 11 2021
![Govt urged to consider labour reform related to minimum wage, foreign labour Govt urged to consider labour reform related to minimum wage, foreign labour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631168417_AbdulWahidOmar.jpg)
Govt urged to consider labour reform related to minimum wage, foreign labour
The categorisation of Malaysia as a Tier 3 country under the Trafficking in Persons report would cause untold damage to the economy.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![Mechanisation in the plantation industry a boon for eradicating underemployment Mechanisation in the plantation industry a boon for eradicating underemployment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612691103_TBPalmOilWorker.jpg)
Mechanisation in the plantation industry a boon for eradicating underemployment
And this could also solve the triple problems of unemployment, underemployment and too much reliance on foreign labour.
Sat Sep 04 2021
![Recruitment of foreign workers still frozen: Saravanan Recruitment of foreign workers still frozen: Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51617454265_MSARAVANAN.jpg)
Recruitment of foreign workers still frozen: Saravanan
The government reiterated its stance to prioritise on creating employment opportunities for the locals.
Fri May 21 2021
![Govt committed to reducing foreign labour dependence in fisheries industry Govt committed to reducing foreign labour dependence in fisheries industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/51556449616_TBNelayan.jpg)
Govt committed to reducing foreign labour dependence in fisheries industry
The government is providing programmes, initiatives and facilities to encourage the involvement of locals.
Sat Feb 20 2021
![Locals encouraged to work in construction, agriculture, plantation sectors Locals encouraged to work in construction, agriculture, plantation sectors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605763716_TBPalmOilWorker.jpg)
Locals encouraged to work in construction, agriculture, plantation sectors
The government is intensifying efforts to create more employment opportunities for locals in the construction, agriculture and plantation sectors to replace foreign labour.
Thu Dec 17 2020
![New policy to transform Malaysia from user to developer of technologies New policy to transform Malaysia from user to developer of technologies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607474084_DSTIN.jpg)
New policy to transform Malaysia from user to developer of technologies
By setting a target of becoming a high-technology country, the efforts would be able to reduce dependence on foreign technology and labour.
Tue Dec 08 2020
![Parliament to discuss efforts to reduce dependence on foreign labour today Parliament to discuss efforts to reduce dependence on foreign labour today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605183542_parlimentmalaysia.jpg)
Parliament to discuss efforts to reduce dependence on foreign labour today
The matter will be raised in a question by Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat (GPS-Betong) to Works Minister regarding the Construction Academy of Malaysia (ABM).
Mon Nov 16 2020