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The Social Security Organisation has moved to reassure the public that its workforce played no role in fraudulent claims linked to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, which is currently being probed by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog.
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Malaysia's government has made contributions to the LINDUNG 24 Jam non-employment injury scheme voluntary for local workers effective immediately, while maintaining mandatory participation for foreign workers.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced plans to restructure Malaysia's foreign worker management framework to improve efficiency, boost coordination among agencies, and better align policies with economic sector requirements.
Malaysia's government is restructuring its foreign worker management framework to improve efficiency and coordination, with the One Stop Centre now under the Ministry of Human Resources.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed a graduated penalty framework for employers who neglect to inform PERKESO of job openings, with fines escalating from RM1,000 for initial breaches to RM5,000 for repeated violations.
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The Malaysian Cabinet is stepping up efforts to address mounting concerns surrounding foreign workers across key industries. Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi will lead a dedicated committee meeting in Putrajaya next week to tackle sector-specific challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will chair a Cabinet committee meeting next week to address mounting challenges in Malaysia's foreign worker landscape, with particular focus on the food and beverage industry.
Malaysia's Cabinet will establish a high-level committee next week to tackle foreign worker challenges across sectors including food and beverage, addressing acute labour shortages affecting the economy.