DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the govt will incur long-term losses if the construction sector continues to rely on foreign workers.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Don't use minimum wage as benchmark for starting pay of fresh grads - Rafizi
The minimum wage is for unskilled workers, not skilled workers, said Economy Ministry Rafizi Ramli.
Fri Aug 04 2023
AI technology won't reduce job opportunities - Mustapha
Mustapha Sakmud said the government is in the midst of producing a skilled workforce to manage and operate AI technology.
Wed Apr 05 2023
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
Malaysia, Japan finalise three MoCs in Tokyo
Malaysia and Japan finalised three memoranda of cooperation (MoC) related to the aircraft industry, skilled workers as well youth and sports in Tokyo today.
Fri May 27 2022
MoE aims 70 per cent TVET graduates employed as skilled workers by 2025
The Ministry of Education (MoE) aims 70 per cent of 80,000 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates to be employed as skilled workers in the relevant industries by 2025.
Thu Nov 18 2021
More highly skilled workers needed to improve country's competitiveness - Dr Adham
At least 45 per cent of the nation's total workforce need to be highly skilled workers to enable Malaysia to compete with the world's leading countries.
Fri Sep 10 2021
COVID-19: PKPB supports proposal for EPF Account 1 withdrawal
National Association of Skilled Workers (PKPB) secretary-general Mohammad Rizan Hassan said the move could help these groups.
Sun Nov 01 2020
MRT underground stations: Not an easy task but we did it
These 261 local skilled workers can say: "Not an easy task but we did it."
Sat Jul 15 2017
Holistic human resource master plan currently in the pipeline
Datuk Seri Richard Riot says the proposed reduction in working hours will also be studied by his ministry.
Tue Sep 06 2016
M'sia needs to increase percentage of skilled workforce to 40 per cent - Riot
At least 40 per cent of Malaysia's workforce must be highly skilled workers in order for the country to become a high-income nation, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem.
Tue Jul 26 2016
Malaysia needs 180,000 workers in automotive industry until 2020
In this regard, the government will focus on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) to produce more high skilled workers.
Sat May 23 2015
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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