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Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is pursuing Cabinet approval to convert RM100 million in PTPK skills development financing from loans into grants, aiming to reduce financial pressure on vocational and technical education graduates.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Human Resources Ministry to rapidly approve the first 15,000 foreign worker applications to address pressing labour demand across strategic industries.
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister has pledged to deepen cooperation with Pakistan and Sri Lanka on workforce development and skills upgrading, reflecting the region's commitment to adapting employment practices in a rapidly changing global economy.