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Budget 2025: Call for government to address labour shortage in automotive, EV technology

Budget 2025: Call for government to address labour shortage in automotive, EV technology

EV training programme needs to be strengthened to enhance the skill levels of trainees in light of the rapid advancements in EV technology.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Analysis: Malaysian workers need more clout to demand for better pay, conditions

Analysis: Malaysian workers need more clout to demand for better pay, conditions

Employees voiced out their pressing concerns about the rising cost of living and labour shortage.
Wed May 03 2023
186,000 foreign workers needed in agricultural sector - Chan

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
Malaysian tech firm aims to tackle labour issues for farming through digitalisation, local workforce

Malaysian tech firm aims to tackle labour issues for farming through digitalisation, local workforce

While some may think the answer to the labour shortage problem is by bringing in more foreign workers, a Malaysian tech firm offers a more sustainable alternative.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Labour shortages set up Malaysia for third year of palm oil losses

Labour shortages set up Malaysia for third year of palm oil losses

Palm oil planters are letting thousands of tonnes of fruits rot as worker shortage has left companies unable to harvest during peak season.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Plantation sector most affected by temporary freeze on workers

Plantation sector most affected by temporary freeze on workers

Malaysia is reportedly facing a significant labour shortage in the manufacturing, plantation and construction industries.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Malaysia firms turn down orders as migrant labour shortage hits

Malaysia firms turn down orders as migrant labour shortage hits

Despite lifting a COVID-19 freeze on recruiting foreign workers in February, Malaysia has not seen a significant return of migrant workers.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Construction labour shortage due to rising palm oil price - Fadillah

Construction labour shortage due to rising palm oil price - Fadillah

The increase in palm oil prices in the plantation sector has attracted workers from other sectors, said Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Govt to help Pan Borneo contractors facing problems - Fadillah

Govt to help Pan Borneo contractors facing problems - Fadillah

The government is ready to assist contractors of the Pan Borneo Highway project who are struggling with labour shortage and higher costs of construction materials.
Thu Jun 09 2022
FMM expresses concern over govt's plan to export skilled Malaysians to Japan

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
90 pct of garbage backlog around Ipoh cleared

90 pct of garbage backlog around Ipoh cleared

A total of 19 vehicles and 102 workers have been deployed as backup to clear the backlog.
Thu May 12 2022
Mamak restaurants not ready to operate 24 hours due to labour shortage

Mamak restaurants not ready to operate 24 hours due to labour shortage

Jawahar said currently only 25 per cent of the 9,000 Presma members nationwide are able to operate 24 hours.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures

Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures

The shortage of foreign workers affecting most of the country's palm oil industry players does not present a great obstacle for Felda to continue to drive the development of the agriculture sector.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Malaysia's readiness to bring in 32,000 foreign workers is subject to MOUs - MPIC

Malaysia's readiness to bring in 32,000 foreign workers is subject to MOUs - MPIC

MPIC in a statement, said for Indonesia, sending workers to Malaysia would benefit both countries.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Act 446: Not suitable time to raise fines for errant employers - Saravanan

Act 446: Not suitable time to raise fines for errant employers - Saravanan

Saravanan said this based on the current state of the country's economy with the crisis of labour shortage faced by many companies.
Tue Sep 28 2021
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 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

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

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

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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024