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
G7 finance leaders try to downplay tariff disputes, find consensus
G7 leaders seek unity on trade and Ukraine while facing divisions over tariffs Russia sanctions and China's economic practices.
Thu May 22 2025
EU launches probe into alleged dumping of tyres from China
The EU currently has anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of tyres for buses and lorries from China.
Thu May 22 2025
China says US trade talks important but multilateralism key to solution
China says US trade talks help but stresses multilateralism is key to resolving global trade tensions amid recent tariff disputes.
Thu May 22 2025
Importers race to turn US warehouses into tariff-free zones
US firms rush to bonded warehouses to delay China tariffs, but rising costs and policy uncertainty make long-term bets risky.
Thu May 22 2025
Donald Trump Jr says on running for president: 'that calling is there'
Don Jr hints at a future run, influences GOP politics, and faces scrutiny over Trump family business ties in the Gulf region.
Wed May 21 2025
US states mount court challenge to Trump's tariffs
States sue Trump over tariffs, citing abuse of emergency powers as legal and economic concerns grow.
Wed May 21 2025
UK suspends trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive
UK halts trade talks with Israel over Gaza offensive, condemns aid blockade and settler violence, warns of further action if war continues.
Wed May 21 2025
EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
EU to review Israel ties over Gaza crisis and rights concerns as most members back move while Israel rejects criticism and defends actions.
Wed May 21 2025
Ringgit ends higher against greenback on concerns over US fiscal health
Ringgit strengthens as US dollar weakens due to Moodys downgrade, US fiscal risks, and capital shifts toward Asia ahead of G7 talks.
Wed May 21 2025
IMF's Gopinath urges US to curb fiscal deficit, FT reports
US faces trade uncertainty, growth concerns, and rising debt as Trump eyes more tax cuts amid IMF and Moody's economic warnings.
Wed May 21 2025