by Maahi | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Maahi | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Maahi | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Maahi | Aug 14, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Maahi | Aug 3, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Maahi | Aug 3, 2025 | Blog
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...
