Survey reveals moderating manufacturing outlook for 1H 2023 - FMM
Activities in the manufacturing sector are expected to remain moderate in the first half of this year manufacturers continue to brace for challenging business conditions.
Thu Mar 16 2023
FMM welcomes foreign worker hiring initiative to meet urgent labour needs
The FMM has welcomed the government's initiative to introduce the Foreign Worker Recruitment Relaxation Plan and Illegal Immigrant Recalibration Plan 2.0.
Sun Jan 22 2023
FMM welcomes government announcement on easing of hiring rules for foreign workers
The FMM welcomes the government's announcement to ease the hiring rules for foreign workers and the extension of the recalibration programme under the IIRP 2.0.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country's debt dilemma - FMM
The FMM has called on the government to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the upcoming Budget 2023.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Industry players would like measures and policies based on four key principles
The focus must be to ensure the highest level of integrity and efficient service delivery, Soh said.
Sat Dec 03 2022
FMM expresses concern over govt's plan to export skilled Malaysians to Japan
Soh said there were no prior consultations or details made available on this potential skill export to Japan.
Tue May 31 2022
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: Transition to Endemic Phase set to bolster businesses, economy
The reopening of international borders will have a positive impact on the recovery of industries impacted by the pandemic.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Critical to develop foreign worker recruitment policy and system - FMM
The FMM opined that it is critical and expeditious for Malaysia to have a foreign worker recruitment policy based on a system that supports sector-and company-demand-based requirements.
Tue Jan 25 2022
FMM says reopening of foreign workers recruitment will assist recovery of businesses, economy
It would also restore the confidence and reliability of Malaysia as a manufacturing hub and global supply chain player in the region.
Sat Dec 11 2021
12MP targets achievable via govt, biz sector collaboration - FMM
FMM says the 12MP targets are achievable through close collaborations and consultations between the government and the business sector.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Reconfiguring FDI under the new administration
This means that one of the critical tasks facing the new administration is to revive and increase FDI inflows.
Thu Sep 02 2021
FMM calls for opening of the economy based on the level of vaccination in companies
The FMM calls on the government to open up all economic sectors immediately based on company level vaccination rates with continued strict adherence to SOPs.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Testing for reopening simultaneous containment and controlled reopening
Reopening of non-essential industries should be conditional upon testing - if vaccination hasn't been applied.
Fri Jul 23 2021
FMM hopes govt allows non-essential sector to resume at 50 pct capacity
The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), are currently in a dire state of affairs and are already severely impacted by the prolonged business suspension.
Wed Jul 21 2021
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