![Govt mulls temporary work permits for undocumented migrants - Muhyiddin Govt mulls temporary work permits for undocumented migrants - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602646788_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Govt mulls temporary work permits for undocumented migrants - Muhyiddin
The government is considering to issue temporary work permits to illegal foreign workers in the country to overcome the shortage of foreign workers in the oil palm and rubber industries.
Fri Oct 30 2020
![Failure of E-Card blamed on stubborn employers Failure of E-Card blamed on stubborn employers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71468073849_DSMustafarAli.jpg)
Failure of E-Card blamed on stubborn employers
Employers' stubbornness to come forward and register their illegal foreign workers for the 'Enforcement Card (E-Card) did not achieve the targeted response.
Sat Jul 01 2017
![Immigration DG issues warning over E-card applications Immigration DG issues warning over E-card applications](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81496725533_DSMustafarAli.jpg)
Immigration DG issues warning over E-card applications
Director-General of Immigration Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali today warned employers to immediately register their illegal foreign workers.
Tue Jun 06 2017
![Risky to hire illegal immigrants as security guards Risky to hire illegal immigrants as security guards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452169147_PengawalKeselamatan.jpg)
Risky to hire illegal immigrants as security guards
The practice should be stopped for public safety, the Home Ministry says.
Fri Jul 15 2016
![Ministry views employment of 30,000 illegal foreign security guards seriously Ministry views employment of 30,000 illegal foreign security guards seriously](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452169147_PengawalKeselamatan.jpg)
Ministry views employment of 30,000 illegal foreign security guards seriously
Malaysia only allows locals and Nepalese to be employed by security companies licensed by the Home Ministry.
Sun Jul 03 2016
![Illegal foreign workers allowed to go back for Hari Raya - Ahmad Zahid Illegal foreign workers allowed to go back for Hari Raya - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41466591470_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
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
![Employers face court action for not registering illegal workers - Nur Jazlan Employers face court action for not registering illegal workers - Nur Jazlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51448705845_NurJazlanMohamed.jpg)
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 SME Association wants govt to relook rehiring programme for foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51455588403_Migrantworkers.jpg)
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
![Online Rehiring programme for illegal foreign workers begins Feb 15 Online Rehiring programme for illegal foreign workers begins Feb 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41454647657_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Online Rehiring programme for illegal foreign workers begins Feb 15
The programme would be initially implemented for three months and was expected to benefit about two million workers without valid work permits.
Fri Feb 05 2016
![KDN discusses with labour source countries on deportation of illegal workers KDN discusses with labour source countries on deportation of illegal workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61435025517_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
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