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Cabinet committee on foreign workers to meet next week: Fahmi

Meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will address manpower issues across sectors, including F&B

Malaysia to limit refugee work access to labour shortage sectors under structured programme

The Home Ministry stressed that the initiative is not intended to grant citizenship, permanent residency or long-term settlement rights in Malaysia

Govt mulls legal employment for UNHCR refugees amid labour shortage

Policy shift to grant work rights part of expanded social assistance, but full registration remains a key condition

Home Ministry mulls special quota approval for palm oil plantation workers

Request follows appeal from Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani due to labour shortage in the sector

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

More than 100 Foodpanda riders protest over low wages at company headquarters

New Google Maps-based system forces riders to make more deliveries to make ends meet

RM4,000 grant to scrap old car, buy new Proton, Perodua

Under Budget 2026, government and national car makers to provide the grant to ensure better road safety

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