![Decision to bring in foreign workers after completion of re-hiring programme - Nur Jazlan Decision to bring in foreign workers after completion of re-hiring programme - Nur Jazlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452382723_NurJazlanMohamed.jpg)
Decision to bring in foreign workers after completion of re-hiring programme - Nur Jazlan
The decision to bring back foreign workers will only be made after their actual number is obtained from the rehiring programme.
Thu Apr 28 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
![Home Ministry receives 8,418 applications for illegal immigrants rehiring programme Home Ministry receives 8,418 applications for illegal immigrants rehiring programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41455524789_AlwiIbrahim.jpg)
Home Ministry receives 8,418 applications for illegal immigrants rehiring programme
The Home Ministry has received 8,418 applications for the illegal immigrants Rehiring Programme for a period of four days from Febuary 15.
Sat Feb 20 2016
![Re-employing illegal immigrants cheaper than hiring new workers - Home Ministry Sec-Gen Re-employing illegal immigrants cheaper than hiring new workers - Home Ministry Sec-Gen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41455524789_AlwiIbrahim.jpg)
Re-employing illegal immigrants cheaper than hiring new workers - Home Ministry Sec-Gen
It is cheaper for employers to re-employ illegal immigrants under the Rehiring Programme than to get new workers legally, the Home Ministry said.
Mon Feb 15 2016
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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