There are over 2.14 million foreign workers currently working in Malaysia, says human resources minister Steven Sim. Sim said these workers come from 15 source countries: Bangladesh – 803,322 Indonesia – 543,514 Nepal – 332,712 Myanmar – 173,630 India – 106,929...

KUALA LUMPUR: The government's decision to limit the reopening of foreign worker quota applications to just three sectors could weaken Malaysia's economic competitiveness, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). Its president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said...

KUALA LUMPUR: Applications for the employment quota of foreign workers in three main sectors – namely agriculture, plantations and mining – as well as in 10 selected subsectors on a case-by-case basis, are now open until Dec 31. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin...

PUTRAJAYA – The Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) facility introduced by the Malaysian Government to Bangladeshi foreign workers is described as a form of appreciation for the great contribution of the country's workforce to Malaysia's economic development. Prime Minister...

PETALING JAYA: Implementation of the multi-tier levy mechanism for migrant workers has been delayed to next year, based on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). The government initially intended to introduce the mechanism some time this year, but human resources minister...

PETALING JAYA:  An adviser to Bangladesh’s expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment ministry wants an overhaul of the agreement made with Malaysia on the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers to get rid of the “syndicate” system. Asif Nazrul said failure to amend the...

PETALING JAYA: Starting with October’s wages, employers and their non-Malaysian workers must each contribute 2% of their monthly pay to the Employees Provident Fund. EPF said the new rule applies to all foreign workers, except domestic workers, who possess valid...

PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to extend the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0) starting from May 19 until April 30 next year specifically for Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution...

KUALA LUMPUR:  The immigration department is set to begin using the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) in October, a move aimed at enhancing border security through artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban said...

PUTRAJAYA:  The immigration department will begin implementing MyVisa 2.0, an integrated digital visa platform for foreign nationals, from Aug 1. The system was launched by deputy home minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah during the 103rd Immigration Day celebration, themed...

Malaysia’s new Ambassador to the United States, Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, presents his Letter of Credence to US president Donald Trump during the Presentation of Credentials Ceremony at the White House in Washington