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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has dismantled a criminal network that hacked the national immigration database to issue fraudulent work permits, exposing serious vulnerabilities in Malaysia's border control and document verification systems.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that Malaysia will continue examining the need for foreign workers through proper channels while giving job priority to locals. The government aims to strengthen enforcement against illegal workers and tighten approval processes for foreign professionals.
Malaysia has made PERKESO's LINDUNG 24 Jam non-employment injury scheme voluntary for local workers while maintaining mandatory contributions for foreign workers, following public feedback.
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Malaysia's government has decided to maintain the mandatory retirement age for civil servants at 60, rejecting calls for an increase. The Cabinet also made PERKESO's non-employment injury scheme contributions voluntary.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has fully transitioned to an automated eQuota system for foreign worker approvals, eliminating the previous case-by-case review process that created bottlenecks for employers seeking manpower.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is prioritising job quality over quantity, using artificial intelligence to match positions with worker qualifications while pushing for higher wages across the economy.
Malaysia's government will restructure its foreign worker management system to improve efficiency and coordination. The One Stop Centre will move under the Human Resources Ministry's supervision.
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Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi will lead a Cabinet Committee meeting in Putrajaya next week to address mounting concerns over foreign worker management, particularly in Malaysia's hospitality and food service industries.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will chair a Cabinet committee meeting next week to tackle foreign worker challenges affecting Malaysia's food and beverage sector and wider economy.
The MACC has identified 1,638 companies suspected of submitting fraudulent claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, with estimated losses reaching RM45 million.