Scheme helps reduce foreign currency outflow, minimises risk of workers absconding, creates emergency fund for them, says Sim

Govt has several initiatives to encourage hiring of local workers in semi-skilled, skilled sectors, says Abdul Rahman

MOHR expresses commitment to upholding fundamental human rights, basic needs

Manpower Dept's data reveals nearly 10,000 enrollments into programmes for 2025, compared to over 8,000 in 2020, says deputy minister

Allocation made via proceeds from NPI sales, says Loke

Senate also approves Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2025

Legislation can now address arts sector's longstanding issue, says Sim

MOHR to launch nationwide tour series to engage with stakeholders, answer queries about new legislation

DPM says proposal reflects Madani Govt commitment to formally recognising sector staff

Proposal aimed at ensuring welfare of 1.2 million people in industry, says MOHR

No need to create permanent, dedicated position, says deputy minister

Relevant agencies, ministries need to prepare clear SOP to recruit works for sector, says state exco

MOHR says over 84,000 people underwent training under Manpower Dept

Exercise involves some legislation established since before independence, says minister.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — For the first time, the government has announced a one-year exemption from training levy payments for all private educational institutions, effective January 1, 2026.

KLANG, May 23 — To overcome the imbalance between the number of high-value jobs offered in the labour market and the number of graduates from higher learning institutions as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the government has launched several policies to address the matter.

KLANG, May 23 — The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) is currently reviewing the proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65, said its minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The recruitment of foreign workers into Malaysia must be based on actual sectoral needs and demands, not driven by business interests or profit-making motives, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to ensuring that no manipulation, exploitation, or employment fraud is perpetrated against Bangladeshi nationals in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Malaysia has made significant progress in strengthening workers’ welfare and labour rights over the past year, with the national unemployment rate dropping to a 10-year low of 3.1 per cent, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.