Parliament to focus on foreign fishermen encroachment, foreign workers entry today
Encroachment by foreign fishermen and efforts to speed up the entry of foreign workers are among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Foreign workers: No rush in giving approval despite high demand - Sivakumar
The government will not rush to approve applications for the entry of foreign workers into the country through FWERP despite the high demand from employers.
Thu Feb 09 2023
MPIC: Delay in foreign workers intake due to source countries
The delay in the entry of foreign workers into Malaysia is due to the source countries as they have to carry out several screening tests.
Sun Oct 23 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
Strict SOP for entry of foreign workers - Saravanan
Malaysia has prepared strict SOPs for the entry of foreign workers covering four stages to curb the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Omicron: SOP tightened on entry of foreign workers
The government has tightened the existing SOPs on the entry of foreign workers, following Malaysia's first positive case of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Perak.
Sat Dec 04 2021
SOP for entry of foreign workers approved - PM Ismail Sabri
The Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Management today approved SOPs for the entry of foreign workers to meet the needs of the plantation sector.
Fri Oct 22 2021
No entry of foreign workers, including maids, until Dec 31 - Saravanan
Private employment agencies are advised not to make any advertisements that mislead employers on entry of foreign maids into the country.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Allow foreign workers to work in oil palm estates - Zahidi
A backbencher today urged the government to allow entry of foreign workers for the plantation sector, especially oil palm, to avoid losses.
Wed Mar 15 2017
Review of levy rate regulates entry of foreign workers
It also encourages employers to hire more local workers and, therefore, reduces the rate of unemployment in the country.
Tue Jan 20 2015
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024