Construction sector expands 9.6% to RM33.4 bil in Q3 - DOSM
The momentum was driven by a double-digit growth in the civil engineering sub-sector and a surge in the special trade activities.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar
HR Minister V.Sivakumar said the meeting will also detail the new application procedures and processes for the three sub-sectors.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said the reopening of the intake of foreign workers for three sub-sectors was not comprehensive but based on the actual needs.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Govt to speed up hiring of foreign workers in five critical sectors
The government is implementing a plan to make it easier and faster to hire foreign workers in five critical sectors and sub-sectors, said Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Hiring of foreign workers allowed in land warehousing sub-sector - KSM
The Human Resource Ministry (KSM) today announced the employment of foreign workers for the land warehouse sub-sector.
Sat Nov 26 2022
882 green projects worth RM3.66 bln approved in 2021
Tuan Ibrahim said these projects comprised investments in the renewable energy generation, green building and waste management sub-sectors.
Thu Oct 13 2022
MAFI monitoring fuel cost increase
MAFI is always monitoring the price of fuel including diesel to ensure that any price increase of the commodity will not affect the country's food sector, especially the fishery sub-sector.
Thu Jun 23 2022
MOHR Recalibration Plan expanded to several other sub-sectors
The Cabinet has agreed to expand the Recalibration Plan for illegal immigrants to several other service sub-sectors, including restaurants, cargo, wholesale and retail as well as cleaning and washing.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Real estate sector recorded RM119 bln in transactions in 2020 - Tengku Zafrul
The decline was attributed to the number of transactions affected for various sub-sectors which recorded a contraction of between 2.6 per cent and 24 per cent.
Mon Apr 05 2021
FMM calls for more electricity relief for industrial consumers
The FMM is looking forward to more COVID-19 relief measures from energy providers for severely affected manufacturing sub-sectors.
Wed Jul 01 2020
Hardware, laundry, electrical and electronics shops now allowed to operate
All applications for the operation of the additional sub-sectors should be submitted to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry via online.
Fri Apr 17 2020
Malaysia to see more mega infrastructure and property developments this year
The growth in the construction sector remains firm at 9.6 per cent, led by the civil engineering and residential sub-sectors.
Tue Jun 10 2014
World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week
Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Court orders return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches to the Swatch Group
High Court judge says the Home Ministry's seizure of the Pride watches was made without a warrant and was invalid.
Mon Nov 25 2024
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM, Yoon hold talks on Malaysia-South Korea ties
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets with South Korean President Yoon Suek Yeol at the Yongsan Presidential Office.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Max Verstappen wraps up fourth straight driver's championship
Max Verstappen faces an even bigger, and more thrilling, battle to stretch the run to five in a row next year.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement
Families living in the targeted areas began fleeing their homes after nightfall.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Donald Trump Jr is helping his father pick the most controversial cabinet of modern times
Trump, who fiercely prizes loyalty, has long relied on family members for political advice, but which relative has his ear is known to vary.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says that US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections are drawing significant attention.
Mon Nov 25 2024