New MOU to ensure more orderly recruitment of foreign workers from India - Steven Sim
Steven Sim said original MoU lapsed in 2014, resulting in almost ten years without clear guidelines for recruiting workers from India.
Thu Aug 22 2024
KSM approves 541,315 foreign workers quotas until Sept 26
KSM has approved a total of 541,315 quotas for the recruitment of foreign workers until Sept 26, of which 436,613 have paid the levy.
Sat Oct 01 2022
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
Implementation of amended Employment Act deferred to give time for employers to resolve shortage of workers - Saravanan
The implementation of the amended Employment Act 1955 is deferred to give time for employers to address their problems on shortage of workers and recruitment of foreign workers.
Mon Aug 29 2022
MPN recommends relevant ministries, agencies to further simplify recruitment of foreign workers
The National Recovery Council (MPN) recommends the relevant ministries and agencies to further simplify the procedures for the recruitment and entry of foreign workers into the country.
Tue Jul 19 2022
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
Recruitment of foreign workers to be resolved soon - Saravanan
The issue of recruiting foreign workers from three countries is expected to be resolved soon, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M.Saravanan.
Tue Jun 07 2022
475,678 applications to hire foreign workers received as of April 1
A total of 475,678 applications for recruitment of foreign workers have been received as of April 1, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Mon Apr 04 2022
MEF wants MOHR to handle recruitment, management of foreign workers
MOHR to act as a one-stop ministry to administer and manage the recruitment of foreign workers under the "One Channel System".
Thu Feb 17 2022
Nephew and former worker of R. Sivarasa charged with corruption
Naveen Kularasa was charged with three counts of corruption each in relation to the recruitment of foreign workers about five years ago.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Online application for foreign workers in plantation sector with special exemption opened from Jan 28
Online application for recruitment of foreign workers in the plantation sector through special exemption will be opened from Jan 28 through the website www.fwcms.com.my.
Sat Jan 15 2022
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
Cabinet agrees on recruiting foreign workers for all sectors, MoU with Bangladesh
The Cabinet meeting today agreed on the recruitment of foreign workers for all sectors and on Malaysia signing a MoU on taking in workers from Bangladesh.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Audit: Recruitment of foreign workers in Sabah, Sarawak inefficient
The management of the recruitment and employment of foreign workers in Sabah and Sarawak from 2017 to 2019 has been found to be inefficient.
Tue Sep 28 2021
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