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PM Directs KESUMA to Fast-Track 15,000 Foreign Worker Permits

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Human Resources to urgently process 15,000 foreign worker applications to tackle workforce deficits in critical industries and sustain Malaysia's economic momentum.

By Aisyah Razak · 5 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Cabinet Given Month to Tackle Restaurant Labour Crisis as Anwar Seeks Balanced Approach

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed his cabinet to devise solutions within a month to address mounting vacancies in Malaysia's restaurant industry, balancing the need for foreign labour against border security concerns.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read