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
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