Hire only legal, registered workers, CIDB tells contractors
CIDB stressed that employers who are found to hire illegal workers with fake documents could face disciplinary action.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Cancel security company licenses if hiring undocumented workers - DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the stern action taken is to prevent infiltration by terrorists into the country.
Tue Oct 24 2017
Immigration Department detains 84 employers for harbouring illegal workers
Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said the statistic was from Ops Mega which was launched on July 1 throughout the nation.
Wed Jul 19 2017
MBAM requests for extension for e-card registration
The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has appealed to the government for an extension for the e-card registration until Feb 15, 2018.
Fri Jun 30 2017
More than 20,000 E-cards issued since Feb 15 - Immigration DG
A total of 20,108 Enforcement Card or E-card has been issued by the Immigration department to illegal workers in the country.
Sat Mar 18 2017
Illegal foreign workers allowed to go back for Hari Raya - Ahmad Zahid
Illegal foreign workers are allowed to go back to their countries using legal means to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Wed Jun 22 2016
MKN to cooperate with state govts to weed out illegal workers - Shahidan Kassim
He said the cooperation included getting local authorities to monitor business premises especially food stalls employing foreigners.
Sun Mar 20 2016
Employers face court action for not registering illegal workers - Nur Jazlan
Employers found not registering illegal foreign workers under the Illegal Immigrants Rehiring and Relocation Programme will be charged in court, said Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
Thu Mar 10 2016
SME Association wants govt to relook rehiring programme for foreign workers
It is hoped the government will work closely with business associations and local chambers of commerce to legalise all illegal workers to help SMEs grow their businesses.
Sat Mar 05 2016
Malaysia, Indonesia resolve problems through goodwill - Ahmad Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said issues pertaining to the economy, border, haze and illegal workers were always discussed in a cordial manner between the two countries.
Fri Sep 18 2015
KDN discusses with labour source countries on deportation of illegal workers
The Home Ministry (KDN) has convened discussions with several labour source countries to issue one-way travel document in a bid to deport illegal foreign workers to their countries of origin.
Mon Jun 29 2015
Illegal workers to be deported before arrival of Bangladeshi workers
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the ministry will deport all illegal workers before bringing about 1.5 million Bangladeshis.
Sat Jun 27 2015
No more mercy for employers who hire illegals - Immigration DG
Employers who employ illegal workers will no longer be just issued fines and compound but will be charged in court.
Wed Feb 25 2015
Welfare and interests of Indian workers are ensured
The Malaysian government has always ensured that the welfare and interests of Indian workers in the country are looked after, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam
Wed Dec 26 2012