Rozita Waty discharges duty as Finas CEO
FINAS said the decision was part of the restructuring measure by the agency that will involve realignment or recalibration of the policies.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Selangor records highest applications for RTK 2.0, more than RM100 million collection in revenue
The collection was made through applications and registration of a total of 182,754 illegal immigrants.
Fri May 12 2023
186,000 foreign workers needed in agricultural sector - Chan
Chan said so far a total of 3,000 foreign workers have been registered through the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 to fill in the vacancies.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Indonesia hopes Malaysia can issue RTK 2.0 SOP soonest
Indonesia hopes that Malaysia can quickly issue a SOP for the foreign worker recalibration programme (RTK) 2.0 announced on January 10.
Mon Jan 30 2023
FMM welcomes foreign worker hiring initiative to meet urgent labour needs
The FMM has welcomed the government's initiative to introduce the Foreign Worker Recruitment Relaxation Plan and Illegal Immigrant Recalibration Plan 2.0.
Sun Jan 22 2023
FMM welcomes government announcement on easing of hiring rules for foreign workers
The FMM welcomes the government's announcement to ease the hiring rules for foreign workers and the extension of the recalibration programme under the IIRP 2.0.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Hamzah: 712,435 illegal immigrants register under recalibration programmes
A total of 712,435 illegal immigrants have registered under the Return Recalibration and the Labour Recalibration programmes since both were implemented in November 2020 until June 30.
Wed Jul 13 2022
More than 200,000 illegal immigrants repatriated under recalibration programme
A total of 243,297 illegal immigrants have been repatriated under the recalibration programme which has been extended until the end of this month, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Sat Jun 25 2022
RTK syndicate raking in RM2 million busted
The Immigration Department recently foiled the activities of a syndicate that used registered companies allegedly involved in the Labour Recalibration (RTK) programme to cheat foreign workers.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Four men arrested for RTK programme fraud - Immigration
Three foreign men and a local man were arrested for allegedly operating a fraudulent outsourcing syndicate to make a profit of RM2 million from the government's Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK).
Tue Apr 19 2022
Employers must immediately hire foreign workers under RTK programme - Hamzah
Employers have been given two weeks for the placement of 280,088 foreign workers who have registered under the Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Gov't introduced recalibration programmes, not legalising foreign workers - Saravanan
There is no plan to legalise foreign workers, instead the government has introduced the Return Recalibration Programme and Labour Recalibration Programme for the group.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Employers must bear costs of bringing in foreign workers - Hamzah
Hamzah said the costs include levy payment and the cost of quarantine on arrival at the country's entry point
Tue Oct 26 2021
Website issue on PATI recalibration programme to be resolved soon - Saravanan
The government will resolve the website issue of the recalibration programme for illegal immigrant workers (PATI), which has been dysfunctional since last July, soon.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Over 90,000 illegal immigrants sent home under Malaysia's recalibration plan
A total of 96,809 undocumented immigrants (PATI) have been deported as at Aug 20 under the Repatriation Recalibration Programme.
Thu Aug 26 2021
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