FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers application process
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) hopes for greater clarity and consistency in the foreign workers' application process flow in order to expedite their approvals and entry.
Tue Apr 05 2022
FMM proposes targeted lockdown to break chain of COVID-19 infections
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has proposed to the government to consider state or area-specific lockdown measures to break the chain of COVID-19 infections.
Sun Jun 27 2021
FMM: Emergency Ordinance needs to facilitate business sector, maintain investor confidence
This is important under the current circumstances in order for businesses to sustain operations, stimulate business recovery, and safeguard the livelihood of the people.
Sun Feb 21 2021
FMM calls on members to fully support national COVID-19 Immunisation Programme
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on its members to give their full support and cooperation to the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme to ensure its effectiveness.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Second full lockdown will lead to irreparable damage - FMM
A second full lockdown will lead to irreparable damage to the business sector and the economy, with a devastating impact on business survival and job security.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Industry relieved no full lockdown - FMM
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has expressed its appreciation of the government's move to allow the five key economic sectors to continue operating during the Movement Control Order.
Mon Jan 11 2021
PENJANA special tax incentives should be extended to existing investors - FMM
These groups are "captive" investments which can immediately take advantage of the incentives to deliver the desired results more quickly.
Sat Nov 07 2020
FMM urges import duty, sales tax exemption for face masks
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers is urging the government to grant exemptions on import duty and sales tax on all inputs in the manufacturing of face mask.
Tue Jul 28 2020
FMM calls for more electricity relief for industrial consumers
The FMM is looking forward to more COVID-19 relief measures from energy providers for severely affected manufacturing sub-sectors.
Wed Jul 01 2020
FMM appeals for operation during extended MCO
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is appealing to the government to allow product manufacturers to operate during the extended Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
Thu Apr 09 2020
FMM asks govt to consider relaxing some measures in PRIHATIN package
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has expressed hope that the government would consider relaxing some measures in the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN).
Mon Mar 30 2020
MITI proposes automation incentive for manufacturing industry
Second MITI Minister, Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said Industry 4.0 was an agenda that needs to be prioritised as it affects Malaysia's overall production and competitiveness in the international market.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Consider streamlining, federalising water management - FMM
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) today called on the government to consider streamlining and federalising the management of water like it did with electricity years ago.
Mon Apr 03 2017
M'sian employers, employees may fork out extra RM1.2 bln in cost yearly - FMM
The calculation was based on an average annual salary of RM24,000, 10 million local employees and 0.5 per cent EIS contribution rate.
Thu Mar 30 2017
Embrace mobile marketing for Gen-Y customers, M'sian firms urged
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged Malaysian companies to embrace mobile marketing for Gen-Y customers, who represent 40 per cent of Malaysia's population.
Tue Aug 09 2016
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024