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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024