Govt to allow plantation sector to hire foreign workers - Johari
Foreign workers are no longer allowed to enter the country except for plantation industry.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Ministry plans to request allocation for environmental conservation under Budget 2023
MPIC plans to apply for higher allocations under Budget 2023 to ensure greater efforts towards environmental conservation in the plantation sector.
Sun Jul 31 2022
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
Indonesia imposes temporary freeze on sending migrant workers to Malaysia
Indonesia's Ambassador to M'sia said the freeze was imposed citing a breach in a worker recruitment deal signed between the two countries.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Malaysia palm oil firm Kulim receives first post-pandemic migrant workers
Indonesia's ambassador to Malaysia said Jakarta has approved requests for 4,699 workers for the plantation sector only.
Thu Jun 23 2022
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
Delay in sending Indonesian workers due to problems with visa, documents - BP2MI
The delay in sending 148 Indonesian workers to the Malaysian plantation sector on Tuesday was due to visa problems and incomplete documents.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Co-operatives involved in plantations can take on foreign workers - Noh Omar
The Cabinet agreed that co-operatives involved in the plantation sector will be given the opportunity to recruit foreign workers, effective immediately.
Tue May 24 2022
Plantation sector suffers RM20 bln losses due to manpower shortage - Saravanan
The shortage of manpower due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the plantation sector to lose up to RM20 billion last year, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Online application for foreign workers in plantation sector with special exemption opened from Jan 28
Online application for recruitment of foreign workers in the plantation sector through special exemption will be opened from Jan 28 through the website www.fwcms.com.my.
Sat Jan 15 2022
SOP for entry of foreign workers approved - PM Ismail Sabri
The Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Management today approved SOPs for the entry of foreign workers to meet the needs of the plantation sector.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Pandemic a game changer for hiring of local plantation workers
A shortage of foreign labour in the plantation sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in local workers ready to fill the role.
Sun Oct 17 2021
Plantation Ministry to launch immunisation drive in oil palm sector
The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities will launch a pilot project under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) beginning with the oil palm plantation sector.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Local people urged to take up jobs in plantation sector
Local people are urged to take up jobs in the plantation sector to meet the job market and earn a lucrative income.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Plantation sector may be allowed to hire foreign workers once COVID-19 threat contained
The request was made based on a labour shortage that the sectors were facing, affecting their business operations.
Mon Feb 08 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