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Cabinet to tackle foreign worker challenges as Deputy PM Zahid chairs new Putrajaya committee

Malaysia's Cabinet is mobilising to address mounting foreign worker issues affecting multiple sectors. Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi will chair a high-level committee meeting in Putrajaya next week to tackle labour market challenges.

By Syed Naguib · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zahid to lead Cabinet push on foreign worker policy next week

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will chair a Cabinet committee next week to address mounting concerns over foreign worker policies, with particular focus on labour shortages affecting Malaysia's food and beverage sector.

By Syed Naguib · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Deputy PM to Lead Cabinet Committee on Foreign Workers Next Week

Malaysia's cabinet has scheduled a special committee meeting for next week to tackle foreign worker challenges across multiple sectors, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi leading discussions.

By Lau Chee Keong · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Traveller Scheme for Cross-Border Workers Heads to Parliament

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan announces the Traveller Scheme proposal will be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, aiming to provide social security protection for approximately 480,000 Malaysians working across the Johor-Singapore border.

By Syed Naguib · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor's HRD Corp Registration Surges to 13,425 Employers, Training Workforce of Nearly 480,000

Johor's workforce development accelerates with 13,425 employers enrolled in HRD Corp programmes last year, delivering skills training to nearly 480,000 workers. Levy collections topped RM208 million.

By Lau Chee Keong · 20 Jun 2026 · 3 min read