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PM Anwar's Fast-Track Foreign Worker Directive Signals Government Responsiveness to Business Sector

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a directive to resolve pending foreign worker employment applications for the restaurant sector within 30 days, drawing praise from business groups for demonstrating government responsiveness to industry concerns.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Locals Must Have Job Priority Before Foreign Workers Are Hired, Says Ramanan

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has reiterated that Malaysian workers must receive priority for employment opportunities before employers consider hiring foreign workers, aligning with government policy to streamline foreign labour recruitment.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Sets One-Month Deadline to Clear Foreign Worker Applications in Key Sectors

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed government ministries to process foreign worker applications for selected industries, including the hospitality sector, within one month, signalling urgency in addressing labour shortages.

By Rajesh Kumar · 27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Anwar Pressures Ministries to Speed Up Foreign Worker Approvals for Restaurants

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered relevant ministries to resolve pending foreign worker applications within 30 days, with the food and beverage sector taking priority amid concerns over operational disruptions.

By Aisyah Razak · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Government Sets One-Month Deadline to Tackle Restaurant Worker Crisis

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed ministers to resolve Malaysia's acute foreign worker shortage in the restaurant sector within 30 days, stressing the need for solutions without unrestricted immigration.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Sets 30-Day Deadline to Ease Foreign Worker Hiring Bottlenecks

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given Malaysian government agencies 30 days to resolve delays in foreign worker hiring applications, with priority given to the struggling restaurant sector facing acute labour shortages.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Steps Up Enforcement Against Foreign Workers Exploiting Social Visit Passes

Malaysia's immigration department has intensified enforcement against foreigners illegally working on social visit passes, with arrests more than doubling from 1,279 in 2023 to 2,630 last year, signalling a crackdown on undocumented labour.

By Aisyah Razak · 21 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Fourteen Foreigners Charged with Illegal Entry and Overstaying in Kelantan

Fourteen foreign nationals appeared in Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, facing charges related to illegal entry, overstaying beyond permitted periods, and misusing their travel documents.

By Rajesh Kumar · 19 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Eleven arrested including employer after foreign worker dies of head injuries in Johor Bahru

Johor police have arrested 11 people, including the victim's employer, in connection with the death of a foreign worker who sustained fatal head injuries in Johor Bahru.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia to Prioritise Local Workers While Studying Foreign Labour Needs, Says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that Malaysia will continue prioritising local employment while carefully reviewing the genuine need for foreign workers across sectors, addressing concerns about labour syndicates and job opportunities for youth.

By Aisyah Razak · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Seizes RM2.5 Million in Luxury Goods During Immigration Corruption Crackdown

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has seized RM2.5 million in luxury items and frozen 14 bank accounts following the arrest of 38 suspects, including enforcement officers and civil servants, in a wide-ranging immigration corruption inquiry.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Cabinet to Review E-Invoicing Rules and Foreign Worker EPF Requirements

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the Cabinet will review e-invoicing requirements and the mandatory 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers, responding to business community concerns raised by Barisan Nasional.

By Aisyah Razak · 8 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysia Reviews E-Invoice and Foreign Worker EPF Contributions Amid Economic Pressures

Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a review of the e-invoice system and mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers, with potential postponement of both measures to ease pressure on traders and employers.

By Aisyah Razak · 8 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysia's Foreign Worker System Shifts to Automated Approval Process

Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has ended ad-hoc foreign worker approvals, moving all quota applications through an automated eQuota system. The shift follows a Cabinet decision to consolidate management under a single ministry structure.

By Aisyah Razak · 6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Government Overhaul of Foreign Worker Management System Underway

Malaysia's government plans a comprehensive restructuring of its foreign worker management framework, with Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid emphasising improved coordination and alignment with sector requirements.

By Rajesh Kumar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

HR Officer and 80 Foreign Workers Arrested in Johor Illegal Employment Crackdown

Immigration authorities in Johor have detained 80 undocumented foreign workers and a Malaysian HR officer during enforcement operations at two factories in Larkin, signalling intensified efforts against illegal employment practices.

By Rajesh Kumar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Home Ministry Warns of Organised Beggar Syndicates Exploiting Foreigners in KL

Malaysia's Home Ministry has flagged concerns about organised syndicates exploiting foreign nationals, particularly children, in begging operations across Kuala Lumpur's tourist districts, revealing enforcement challenges.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia to Overhaul Foreign Worker Management System, Says Ahmad Zahid

Malaysia's government will restructure its foreign worker management framework to improve coordination and efficiency, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced following a Cabinet Committee meeting, with emphasis on protecting local employment.

By Aisyah Razak · 30 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Deputy Prime Minister Zahid to Lead Cabinet Committee on Foreign Workers Crisis

Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi will chair a Cabinet Committee meeting next week to address mounting concerns over foreign worker policies. The session will tackle issues across multiple sectors including hospitality and food services.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Cabinet to Tackle Foreign Worker Issues Next Week Under Ahmad Zahid's Leadership

Malaysia's government will convene a Cabinet Committee meeting next week to address foreign worker challenges across sectors including food and beverage, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi presiding over discussions.

By Lim Wei Jie · 26 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

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