The Malaysian government, through the Human Resources Ministry, is implementing a more transparent, simplified, and centralized foreign worker recruitment system. This initiative aims to curb the exploitation of employers and foreign workers by illegal agents, streamline the process from source countries, and boost industry confidence.
PETALING JAYA: The government’s move to strengthen the foreign worker recruitment system is seen as an important step in curbing the involvement of illegal agents who have long exploited both employers and foreign workers.
Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia president Norsyahrin Hamidon said the initiative by the Human Resources Ministry, led by Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, is also in line with industry needs. He said the system, which is more transparent, simplified and centralised, would not only streamline the recruitment process from source countries, but also enhance overall integrity and efficiency. "The initiative also helps close gaps for unethical practices within the current system while boosting industry confidence in the recruitment mechanism. “This approach is an important step in curbing the involvement of illegal agents who have long taken advantage of employers and foreign workers,” he said in a statement on Thursday .Violent gang in Sarawak busted with 21 arrestedThe Malaysian Education and Learning Summit charts the future of AI-ready talent for Malaysia’s digital economy
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