![MOHR wants to transform 3D sector into high-income jobs MOHR wants to transform 3D sector into high-income jobs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676297493_dialogTransformasi.jpg)
MOHR wants to transform 3D sector into high-income jobs
Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang said this is in line with Malaysia's desire to have 35 pct highly skilled Malaysian workers by 2030
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Analysis: Malaysian workers need more clout to demand for better pay, conditions Analysis: Malaysian workers need more clout to demand for better pay, conditions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677228355_LRT.jpg)
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
![Job scam cases will not affect discussion to bring in workers from Cambodia - Saravanan Job scam cases will not affect discussion to bring in workers from Cambodia - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664087502_DatukSeriMSarava.jpg)
Job scam cases will not affect discussion to bring in workers from Cambodia - Saravanan
The cases of Malaysian workers being victims of job scams in Cambodia will not affect discussions to bring in workers from that country.
Sun Sep 25 2022
![Joint committee set up to implement MOC on Malaysian skilled workers to Japan Joint committee set up to implement MOC on Malaysian skilled workers to Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653716369_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
Joint committee set up to implement MOC on Malaysian skilled workers to Japan
A joint committee will be set up to implement the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to send skilled Malaysian workers to work in Japan, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Sat May 28 2022
![Govt allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul Govt allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642064508_TBTENGKUZAFRUL.jpg)
Govt allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul
This is to maintain the employment of 2,951,245 local workers in an effort to reduce the unemployment rate among Malaysian workers.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Malaysia hopes Singapore consider flexibility on PCA Malaysia hopes Singapore consider flexibility on PCA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61619948169_TBLAWATANSPORE.jpg)
Malaysia hopes Singapore consider flexibility on PCA
Malaysia hopes that the government of Singapore can consider giving flexibility in allowing Malaysian workers and diplomats under the PCA scheme to be quarantined at their own residence.
Sun May 02 2021
![Johor govt sends 426 more food baskets to Malaysian workers in Singapore Johor govt sends 426 more food baskets to Malaysian workers in Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81611395453_TBBantuanjpg.jpg)
Johor govt sends 426 more food baskets to Malaysian workers in Singapore
The food baskets will be distributed to Malaysian workers through the help of volunteers from among Malaysian workers themselves.
Sat Jan 23 2021
![Human Resources Ministry sets up committee to help Malaysian workers in S'pore Human Resources Ministry sets up committee to help Malaysian workers in S'pore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51595341670_datukserimsaravan.jpg)
Human Resources Ministry sets up committee to help Malaysian workers in S'pore
The committee was set up following an increase in the number of job layoffs among Malaysians in Singapore due to COVID-19.
Wed Oct 28 2020
![Govt to look into fate of Malaysian workers who lost jobs in S'pore Govt to look into fate of Malaysian workers who lost jobs in S'pore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41437819604_Saravanan.jpg)
Govt to look into fate of Malaysian workers who lost jobs in S'pore
The government has assured that the fate of Malaysians workers who lost their jobs in Singapore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be given due attention.
Wed Aug 05 2020
![Singapore asked to consider allowing Malaysian workers to commute daily - PM Muhyiddin Singapore asked to consider allowing Malaysian workers to commute daily - PM Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592914404_TBMuhyiddin.jpg)
Singapore asked to consider allowing Malaysian workers to commute daily - PM Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said Malaysia and Singapore agreed that the reopening of their borders should be done cautiously based on certain guidelines.
Sat Jun 27 2020
![MCO: Malaysian workers from Singapore allowed home only in stages - Ismail Sabri MCO: Malaysian workers from Singapore allowed home only in stages - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81585235773_KoronavirusSingapura.jpg)
MCO: Malaysian workers from Singapore allowed home only in stages - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said Singapore would still allow Malaysian workers to remain in the republic if their working premises were closed.
Wed Apr 22 2020
![Malaysian workers in Singapore told to stay on for two weeks Malaysian workers in Singapore told to stay on for two weeks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51585921130_Bankpusat.jpg)
Malaysian workers in Singapore told to stay on for two weeks
Malaysians working in Singapore have been urged to stay on for two more weeks, if possible, before trying to come home in the wake of stricter enforcement to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Apr 07 2020
![Fate of Malaysian workers in Singapore still unclear Fate of Malaysian workers in Singapore still unclear](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51585021793_PekerjaMalaysiadi.jpg)
Fate of Malaysian workers in Singapore still unclear
The fate of more than 200,000 Malaysians who commute daily to Singapore for work is uncertain following the government's move to extend the Movement Control Order (MCO) until April 14.
Sat Mar 28 2020
![COVID-19: Singapore provides temporary accommodation for Malaysian workers - Wisma Putra COVID-19: Singapore provides temporary accommodation for Malaysian workers - Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/61579858439_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
COVID-19: Singapore provides temporary accommodation for Malaysian workers - Wisma Putra
Several Malaysians had to stay overnight at a Singapore MRT station as they had no place to stay after the implementation of the Movement Control Order.
Fri Mar 20 2020
![Malaysian workers in Singapore claim sharing homes with opposite sex, sleep at MRT station Malaysian workers in Singapore claim sharing homes with opposite sex, sleep at MRT station](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584602969_TBjpg.jpg)
Malaysian workers in Singapore claim sharing homes with opposite sex, sleep at MRT station
A Johor couple who work for a Singapore-based finance company have expressed disappointment for having to put up with colleagues of the opposite sex in a house provided by their employer.
Thu Mar 19 2020
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025