World

Malaysia to relax rules on hiring foreign workers

Malaysia will remove its existing preconditions on employing foreign workers and allow demand-based employment in bid to boost its economy, said Minister of Home Affairs Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Malaysia to relax rules on hiring foreign workers ảnh 1Malaysia plans to relax rules on hiring foreign workers as the country's industries have been facing labour shortage. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA)– Malaysia will remove its existing preconditions on employing foreign workersand allow demand-based employment in bid to boost its economy, said Minister of Home Affairs Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Speaking after the Government cabinet meeting onJanuary 10, the minister said that the changes in hiring guest workers to meetlabour demand of several industries will help the country increase 1% of itsgross domestic product (GDP).

According to Saifuddin, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Human Resources will jointly implement the scheme.

Malaysia has been experiencing a foreign labourshortage for nearly two years because ofthe COVID-19 pandemic with travel restrictions imposed.

In November 2020, the government launched the illegalimmigrant recalibration plan to regularise undocumented migrants in the countryas foreign workers, who could be employed by eligible employers subject tostringent conditions determined by the government.

However, as the entry of new workers has been slow, industriesin the country, particularly in the manufacturing and palm oil sectors face shortage of labour./.

VNA
#Vietnam Plus #Vietnam News Agency #Malaysia #guest workers #labour shortage Malaysia
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Malaysian companies interested in Indonesia’s new capital

Malaysian companies interested in Indonesia’s new capital

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim on January 9 witnessed the handover of 11 Letters of Interest (LoI) from Malaysian companies to participate in the development of Indonsia’s National Capital City (IKN) Nusantara.

See more

Thailand is working to promote high-value cruise tourism. (Source: BangkokPost)

Thailand promotes cruise tourism

Last year, Thailand recorded 162 cruise ship calls, carrying 379,036 passengers and 163,331 crew members, generating 1.89 billion THB (56.5 million USD) in revenue, a 6.9% increase from 2023. Leading source markets include Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, the US, and Germany.

ASEAN, US hold 37th annual dialogue in Cambodia (Photo: Getty)

ASEAN, US hold 37th annual dialogue in Cambodia

The co-chairs highlighted the strong and durable partnership with ASEAN over the past 48 years. They discussed pressing geopolitical issues, including the importance of facilitating a free and open Indo-Pacific. O’Neill further expressed the need to uphold freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra rejects rumours about a potential cabinet reshuffle. (Photo: The Nation)

Thai PM dismisses cabinet reshuffle rumours

Speaking to reporters at Government House after the weekly Cabinet meeting, Paetongtarn insisted she had no plans to adjust her ministerial line-up or oust the Bhumjaithai Party - the second-largest partner - from her coalition government, The Nation of Thailand reported.

Thailand will scrap certification for steel produced using outdated IF technology. (Photo: The Nation)

Thailand plans to eradicate polluting steel production technology

The Thai Ministry of Industry will review the certification standards for steel manufactured via the IF process, a method known for its limitations in removing impurities from molten steel and higher levels of dust and toxic gas emissions compared to more modern methods.

Around 18,000 units of illegal items were seized during a raid on March 21. (Photo: HSA)

Singapore seizes illegal health products

Under Singapore's law, individuals found guilty of importing, manufacturing or supplying illegal health products face a two-year jail term, a 50,000 SGD fine, or both.

Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (MTI) Gan Kim Yong. (Photo: Bernama)

Johor–Singapore SEZ set to strengthen supply chains

Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong noted that escalating tensions between the US and China have led to a volley of tit-for-tat tariffs, effectively choking off trade between the world’s two largest economies. These developments will have significant implications on businesses in Singapore and Malaysia, many of which are embedded within the production and supply chains of both the US and China.

Indonesia urges universities to uphold local identity

Indonesia urges universities to uphold local identity

The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) has encouraged universities to develop based on the characteristics and potential of each locality, instead of applying policies uniformly.

Illustrative image (Source: nationthailand.com)

Thailand aims to become ASEAN's clean energy hub

BoI Secretary-General Narit Therdsteerasukdi revealed that there are currently 28 electric vehicle production projects by 22 companies in Thailand, with a total investment of approximately 78 billion THB and a combined production capacity of over 880,000 units.