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Anwar Sets One-Month Deadline for Foreign Worker Applications, Focusing on Restaurant Sector

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.

By Aisyah Razak · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 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