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
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024