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12 May

Four Sectors Malaysian Company Allowed To Hire Foreign Workers

The Malaysia Cabinet is lifting the freeze on hiring foreign workers for four sectors, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. The decision was made in light of appeals from the manufacturing, construction, plantation and furniture-making industries, which are facing a major shortage of workers.

unfreeze_on_malaysia_foreign_workers_intake“In view of the acute shortage, we have to lift the suspension to allow these sectors to bring in foreign workers,” said Liow.

However, he said that the Cabinet was already looking to improve the system for hiring foreign workers, after which they would gradually lift the hiring freeze for other sectors too.

“On other sectors, we will go on a case-by-case basis, while waiting for the creation of a more foolproof, transparent and accountable system,” he added.

“Workers are important for the productivity of these sectors, so if employers face too many uncertainties in hiring workers, that will not go well for the nation’s economic growth,” he said.

Liow added that it would take time for the Government to engage with the various industries to better understand the situations that each sector faced.

However, he emphasised that it was important for the Government to regulate and have proper control over the hiring of foreign workers in Malaysia.

The Star reported recently that a survey by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers showed that 84% of manufacturers were facing a labour shortage, with half of them claiming that they had not been able to fulfil existing orders.

The survey showed 146 companies required 13,270 new workers this year to meet their business needs and replace unfit or returning workers.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the illegal foreign workers’ rehiring programme must be made more efficient to assist manufacturers, who were facing a manpower shortage due to the freeze on foreign workers since February.

Only 55,000 illegals have been rehired so far, out of the estimated 1.4 million said to be in the country.

Late last month, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that a decision on the freeze on foreign labour would be announced soon.

News source: TheStar

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28 Apr

Malaysia Cabinet Will Review Foreign Labour Issues Faced By Companies

The Cabinet today decided to look into critical foreign labour needs faced by foreign and local companies in Malaysia, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

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International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed checking out the Coca-cola Bottlers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s New Production Line at the Taman Perindustrian Halal in Nilai

He said in this matter, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) with other agencies including the Immigration Department and Human Resource Ministry will work closely to identify the critical needs.

“As for critical areas, the government has a policy which allows some foreign companies to continue employing new foreign workers.

“…but going foward, our policy is to encourage more Malaysians to be employed by foreign and local companies,” he told a press conference after officiating Coca-cola Bottlers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s New Production Line here today.

Mustapha said as for now, the government’s policy was to legalise illegal workers under the Rehiring Programme.

“Yes, we do need foreign workers but our policy going forward is to legalise illegal workers… there are about two million illegal foreign workers in this country and at least one million illegal foreign workers needed to be legalised,” he added.

In February, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced a freeze on the intake of foreign workers, ncluding those from Bangladesh

News source: The Sun Daily

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06 Apr

RM1,000 Minimum Wage For Malaysia Foreign Workers Beginning July

The government has set a minimum wage of RM1,000 for all employees beginning July. This rate would also apply to wages of all foreign workers in Malaysia, Deputy Human Resource Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Abdul Muttalib said. He said the decision was made after considering various aspects including cost of living and the nation’s economic growth.

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ISMAIL: The RM1,000 minimum wage will apply to all foreign workers in Malaysia as well.

He said the minimum wage review was made once every two years to ensure employee productivity and competitiveness remains at the optimum level.

“The government will review once every two years. This is in line with the National Wages Act and take into account various aspects including cost of living, productivity level and such. The next review will be in 2018,” he told the Dewan Rakyat today.

Ismail was responding to a question by Su Keong Siong (DAP-Ipoh Timur) who wanted to know the latest update on the country’s minimum wage status.

Meanwhile, Ismail also informed that the minimum wage in Sabah and Sarawak was at RM920.

He said, any employer which fail to comply with the rate can have action taken against them under the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011.

Since 2014, a total of 692 employers have been prosecuted after 81,200 checks were conducted, he added.

News Source: Astro Awani

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17 Mar

Foreign Worker Crackdown Leaves IOI City Mall Food Court In Mess

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A food court at IOI City Mall appears to have been badly affected after Immigration Department rounded up more than 200 illegal foreign workers two nights ago. Dirty plates and cutlery were seen scattered on tables in the mall’s Food Junction, a food court located on the second floor. Customers were seen having their meals despite the unhygienic condition of the outlet.

A worker, who did not want to be named, said the lack of workers had affected the stalls.

“It is the school holiday season and we are left to handle a bigger crowd with a smaller workforce,” she said.

“It is unfair to us as they should have issued them summonses or warnings instead of taking them away.”

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The smaller workforce following the Immigration crackdown has left the food court at IOI City Mall in an unhygenic condition. ― Malay Mail

She said the used plates lying about was an unusual scene as the food court was always kept clean and tidy.

“Almost all the cleaners were taken away during the raid and they (the authorities) should at least send them back to avoid a situation like this,” she said.

Another worker said customers had to wait a bit longer to be seated because the tables were messy.

“The food orders were also taking a bit longer to be served which left customers frustrated,” he said.

“Customers could be seen waiting for tables to be cleaned and this is something which never happens.”

Bernama reported that more than 200 illegal workers from Indonesia, Myanmar and Bangladesh were arrested and sent to the Bukit Jalil immigration detention depot for further investigations on Wednesday night.

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Masir Kujat had said the illegal workers were held for various offences such as abusing their social visit passes, overstaying and not having identification documents.

IOI City Mall declined to comment when contacted by Malay Mail yesterday.

News Sources: Malay Mail Online

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  • Please enter a value between 1 and 999.
    How many foreign workers working in your organization currently?
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    How many foreign workers working in your organization currently want to register for rehiring program?
  • If you are a foreign workers, tell us which country are you from.
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