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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024