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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Human Resources Ministry to fast-track approval of 15,000 pending foreign worker visa applications, signalling the government's commitment to resolving critical labour supply constraints across key sectors.
Indonesia faces a mounting jobless crisis with 32,389 layoffs recorded in the first half of 2024, prompting President Prabowo's administration to establish a task force while debating whether emergency aid or structural reform offers the best path forward.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has stressed that Malaysian workers must receive priority for jobs before employers recruit foreign workers, aligning with the ministry's core employment strategy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered relevant ministries to accelerate processing of foreign worker applications within a month, with particular focus on addressing the restaurant industry's urgent staffing needs.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given the government one month to resolve foreign worker hiring problems, particularly in the restaurant industry, while maintaining controlled recruitment practices.
A comprehensive government study demonstrates that flexible work arrangements substantially enhance employee productivity across Malaysia's major economic zones, with the Ministry offering tax incentives to encourage wider adoption.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has encouraged gig economy workers to undertake technical and vocational training, with HRD Corp allocating RM3 billion for upskilling programmes to help workers transition beyond single-job reliance.
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The Malaysian government has made contributions to PERKESO's LINDUNG 24 Jam non-employment injury scheme voluntary for local workers following public feedback, while maintaining mandatory status for foreign workers.