Selangor records highest applications for RTK 2.0, more than RM100 million collection in revenue
The collection was made through applications and registration of a total of 182,754 illegal immigrants.
Fri May 12 2023
186,000 foreign workers needed in agricultural sector - Chan
Chan said so far a total of 3,000 foreign workers have been registered through the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 to fill in the vacancies.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Hamzah: 712,435 illegal immigrants register under recalibration programmes
A total of 712,435 illegal immigrants have registered under the Return Recalibration and the Labour Recalibration programmes since both were implemented in November 2020 until June 30.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Four men arrested for RTK programme fraud - Immigration
Three foreign men and a local man were arrested for allegedly operating a fraudulent outsourcing syndicate to make a profit of RM2 million from the government's Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK).
Tue Apr 19 2022
Employers must immediately hire foreign workers under RTK programme - Hamzah
Employers have been given two weeks for the placement of 280,088 foreign workers who have registered under the Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Gov't introduced recalibration programmes, not legalising foreign workers - Saravanan
There is no plan to legalise foreign workers, instead the government has introduced the Return Recalibration Programme and Labour Recalibration Programme for the group.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Recalibration programme extended to employers in services subsectors - Hamzah
Hamzah said the subsectors involved were restaurants, cargo, wholesale and retail, as well as cleaning and washing.
Thu Apr 22 2021
145,830 illegal immigrants registered under recalibration programmes - Hamzah
A total of 145,830 illegal immigrants have registered under the Labour Recalibration Programme and the Return Recalibration Programme since they were implemented in November last year.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Govt never appointed third party agents for Illegal Immigrant Recalibration Programme
The Government has never appointed a third party or any vendor to manage the Return Recalibration Programme and the Labour Recalibration Programme which started on Nov 16.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Employers can send in 'Labour Recalibration Programme' applications beginning Nov 16
Employers interested in participating in the Labour Recalibration Programme can send in applications to the Immigration Department beginning Nov 16.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024