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PM Anwar's Fast-Track Foreign Worker Directive Signals Govt Responsiveness to Business Sector

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive to expedite foreign worker approvals for the restaurant sector within one month has won endorsement from the Federation of Malaysian Business Associations, which views it as evidence the government actively engages with industry grievances.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Prioritises Local Hiring Over Foreign Workers, Says Ramanan

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.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Ibrahim Orders Rapid Resolution of Foreign Worker Applications for Key Sectors

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed relevant ministries to expedite foreign worker applications for the restaurant sector and other key industries, setting a one-month deadline to address persistent labour supply challenges affecting business operations.

By Rajesh Kumar · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Sets One-Month Deadline for Streamlining Foreign Worker Approvals in Food Service Sector

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given Malaysian ministries 30 days to accelerate foreign worker visa approvals, with restaurants identified as a priority sector facing acute labour shortages.

By Aisyah Razak · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Government Orders Month-Long Action Plan on Restaurant Worker Crisis

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has tasked ministers with resolving Malaysia's acute restaurant worker shortage within one month, signalling the government's determination to address the hospitality sector's labour crisis without wholesale opening of borders to foreign workers.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

PM Anwar Sets One-Month Deadline to Resolve Foreign Worker Hiring Issues

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered relevant government agencies to resolve foreign worker hiring complications within 30 days, with particular focus on Malaysia's struggling restaurant industry facing acute labour shortages.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysian Immigration Intensifies Crackdown on Foreign Workers Misusing Social Visit Passes

Malaysia's immigration department has arrested over 2,600 foreigners annually for illegally working on social visit passes in recent years, signalling an intensifying enforcement campaign against undocumented labour.

By Aisyah Razak · 21 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Intensifies Crackdown on Social Visit Pass Abuse as Foreign Worker Violations Surge

Malaysia's Immigration Department has ramped up enforcement operations against the escalating misuse of Social Visit Passes by foreign nationals, with arrests for SVP-related offences climbing significantly over the past two years.

By Aisyah Razak · 21 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Eleven arrested including employer following death of foreign worker from head injuries in Johor Bahru

Johor police have arrested 11 people, including a foreign worker's employer, following the worker's death from head injuries. The case highlights ongoing concerns about migrant worker safety in Malaysia's industrial regions.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysia to Prioritise Local Hiring While Reassessing Foreign Worker Needs, Says Anwar

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.

By Aisyah Razak · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

38 detained in crackdown on immigration corruption; RM2.5 million in luxury goods seized

Authorities have arrested 38 people, including enforcement personnel and civil servants, in a major investigation into immigration corruption. Luxury items valued at RM2.5 million were recovered during the operation.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysia's Foreign Worker System Shifts to Streamlined Digital Processing

Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has transitioned all foreign worker quota applications to a centralised digital module, replacing ad-hoc case-by-case approvals with a standardised, transparent system designed to protect workers and prevent abuse.

By Aisyah Razak · 6 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysia to overhaul foreign worker management system amid coordination challenges

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced plans to restructure Malaysia's foreign worker management system, aiming for improved coordination, efficiency, and closer alignment with sector-specific labour requirements across the nation.

By Rajesh Kumar · 4 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

HR Officer and 80 Foreign Workers Held in Johor Labour Probe

Johor Immigration Department arrested an HR officer and 80 foreign nationals in enforcement operations at two Larkin industrial facilities, signalling intensified action against unlicensed hiring.

By Rajesh Kumar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Foreign Begging Rings Under Scrutiny as Home Ministry Intensifies Crackdown

Malaysia's Home Ministry has flagged foreign begging activities as potentially organised crime, citing 836 enforcement operations that detained 5,411 foreigners for immigration offences. Syndicates exploiting vulnerable groups, including children, are under investigation.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Jul 2026 · 4 min read