MPIC: Delay in foreign workers intake due to source countries
The delay in the entry of foreign workers into Malaysia is due to the source countries as they have to carry out several screening tests.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Stop relying on traditional source countries alone for foreign labour - PM
Ismail Sabri urges employers to consider hiring foreign workers from approved source countries.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Application for foreign workers not based on citizenship - Saravanan
Applications from employers for foreign workers are not based on the workers' country of origin but they are centred on foreign workers from 15 source countries, said Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Home Ministry to discuss with new source countries on recruiting security workers
The Home Ministry (KDN) will hold discussions with the Philippines, Indonesia and Bangladesh on the proposal to recruit workers from these new source countries for the security sector.
Tue May 24 2022
Online recruitment application for foreign workers soon - Saravanan
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said employers will soon be able to submit online recruitment applications for hiring foreign workers in each sector from source countries.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Govt policy, procedure on hiring of foreign workers clear - Immigration dept
The source countries already fixed beside the foreign workers are not eligible to apply for permanent resident status.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Employers must apply for foreign workers via online from April 1 - Ahmad Zahid
The ruling was applicable for applications for foreign workers from all source countries, except for foreign domestic helpers.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Home Ministry still studying proposal to bring in foreign security guards besides Nepalese
The Home Ministry is still studying the proposal to bring in security guards from new source countries such as Sri Lanka.
Sat Mar 12 2016
KDN discusses with labour source countries on deportation of illegal workers
The Home Ministry (KDN) has convened discussions with several labour source countries to issue one-way travel document in a bid to deport illegal foreign workers to their countries of origin.
Mon Jun 29 2015
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