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PM Anwar's Push to Fast-Track Foreign Restaurant Workers Reflects Govt Responsiveness to Business Sector

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed swift resolution of pending foreign worker applications for Malaysia's restaurant sector within 30 days, drawing praise from business leaders for demonstrating government responsiveness to industry pressures.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Locals Must Get Job Priority Before Foreign Workers, Says Ramanan

Malaysia's Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has reiterated that local workers must receive priority for employment opportunities before employers resort to hiring foreign workers, aligning with the ministry's core mandate.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Issues 30-Day Ultimatum to Clear Foreign Worker Applications in Hospitality and Other Key Sectors

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed relevant government ministries to process and approve foreign worker applications for the hospitality sector and other industries within one month, signalling frustration with bureaucratic delays.

By Rajesh Kumar · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Sets One-Month Deadline for Ministries to Clear Foreign Worker Application Backlog

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed relevant ministries to resolve the backlog of foreign worker applications within one month, with particular emphasis on clearing permits for the restaurant industry.

By Aisyah Razak · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Singapore Work Permit Scam: Six Foreign Nationals Lose S$14,000 to Fraudster Posing as Film Producer

A Singapore-based fraudster allegedly swindled six foreign nationals out of S$14,000 using counterfeit work permit documents. The mastermind, posing as a film producer and using a legitimate NRIC, convinced victims to transfer funds for non-existent employment.

By Aisyah Razak · 25 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Government Sets One-Month Deadline to Resolve Hospitality Sector's Foreign Worker Crisis

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed ministers to resolve critical foreign worker shortages in Malaysia's restaurant sector within one month, while maintaining strict immigration controls.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Sets 30-Day Deadline to Unblock Foreign Worker Applications for Restaurants

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed government ministries to resolve foreign worker hiring bottlenecks within 30 days, with restaurants identified as the priority sector facing acute staffing shortages.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Government To Prioritise Local Workers While Studying Foreign Labour Needs, Says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prioritising employment opportunities for Malaysians while carefully studying the need for foreign workers in specific sectors.

By Aisyah Razak · 14 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysia's Foreign Worker System Moves to Automated Processing

Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has fully implemented the eQuota module, automating foreign worker quota approvals and eliminating ad-hoc case-by-case decisions. The move follows Cabinet restructuring that placed the Foreign Worker One-Stop Centre under ministerial control.

By Aisyah Razak · 6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia to Overhaul Foreign Worker Management System for Greater Coordination

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled plans to restructure Malaysia's foreign worker management framework, emphasising greater inter-agency coordination and responsiveness to sector-specific labour needs.

By Rajesh Kumar · 4 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysia to Overhaul Foreign Worker System Under New Coordination Framework

Malaysia's government will restructure its foreign worker management system to enhance coordination and efficiency. The One Stop Centre will now operate under the Human Resources Ministry, with strategic reviews of labour requirements and continued focus on reducing dependence on migrant workers.

By Aisyah Razak · 30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Cabinet intensifies focus on foreign worker management as Zahid convenes oversight committee

Malaysia's government is escalating efforts to address foreign worker concerns through a dedicated Cabinet committee. Deputy Prime Minister Zahid will lead discussions involving multiple agencies to tackle challenges across sectors including food and beverage operations.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zahid to Lead Cabinet Committee on Foreign Worker Challenges

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will convene a Cabinet committee next week to tackle mounting pressures from foreign worker shortages, particularly affecting Malaysia's food and beverage industry.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Cabinet To Convene Special Committee On Foreign Workers Next Week

Malaysia's Cabinet will hold a dedicated committee meeting next week to address foreign worker challenges across multiple sectors, particularly food and beverage. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will chair the session.

By Lim Wei Jie · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read