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Selangor's state government will convene talks next week with approximately 400 workers whose jobs face redundancy due to Panasonic AVC Networks shuttering television production operations by March 2026.
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has reiterated that local workers must be offered jobs before foreign labour is considered, emphasising compliance with national employment laws.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that Malaysia will prioritise job opportunities for locals while conducting a comprehensive review of foreign worker requirements across different sectors, balancing business needs with employment opportunities for young Malaysians.
Malaysia's government will review e-invoicing requirements and mandatory 2% EPF contributions for foreign workers, following Barisan Nasional proposals aimed at supporting struggling businesses facing compliance costs.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is prioritizing job quality and wage improvements over sheer job creation numbers, deploying AI technology to better match workers with suitable positions.
Malaysia's government plans a comprehensive restructuring of its foreign worker management system, placing the One Stop Centre under the Ministry of Human Resources to improve coordination and efficiency.