![Govt has channelled RM20.941 bln through Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul Govt has channelled RM20.941 bln through Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654176193_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Govt has channelled RM20.941 bln through Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul
The government has channelled RM20.941 billion to 357,948 employers through the WSP to maintain the employment of 2.96 million local workers.
Fri Aug 26 2022
![Govt channels RM20.932 bln for Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul Govt channels RM20.932 bln for Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657357280_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Govt channels RM20.932 bln for Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul
The government has channelled a total of RM20.932 billion to 357,907 employers through the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) to maintain the employment of 2.96 million local workers as of July 22.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![Almost RM21 bln disbursed through Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul Almost RM21 bln disbursed through Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657357280_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Almost RM21 bln disbursed through Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul
The government has disbursed RM20.89 billion to 357,895 employers through the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) up to July 1, 2022, which is helping to keep 2.96 million local workers employed.
Fri Jul 15 2022
![Govt allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul Govt allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642064508_TBTENGKUZAFRUL.jpg)
Govt allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul
This is to maintain the employment of 2,951,245 local workers in an effort to reduce the unemployment rate among Malaysian workers.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Govt channels RM1.299 bln through hiring incentive programme to retain local employees Govt channels RM1.299 bln through hiring incentive programme to retain local employees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639656608_TengkuDatukSeriZa.jpg)
Govt channels RM1.299 bln through hiring incentive programme to retain local employees
The government has channelled a total of RM1.299 billion to 38,651 employers through the hiring incentive programme (PenjanaKerjaya) to retain 284,354 local workers.
Thu Dec 16 2021
![Gov't gives priority to local workers in securing employment - Saravanan Gov't gives priority to local workers in securing employment - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638438346_saravananpekerja.jpg)
Gov't gives priority to local workers in securing employment - Saravanan
The government will accord priority to local workers to fill the vacancies in various employment sectors in the country instead of foreigners, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Thu Dec 02 2021
![Wage subsidies totalling RM19.21 bln disbursed as of Oct 29 Wage subsidies totalling RM19.21 bln disbursed as of Oct 29](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637122043_TengkuDatukSeriZa.jpg)
Wage subsidies totalling RM19.21 bln disbursed as of Oct 29
The government has channelled RM19.209 billion to 356,193 employers under its Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) as of Oct 29 to ensure the continued employment of 2.94 million local workers.
Wed Nov 17 2021
![Pandemic a game changer for hiring of local plantation workers Pandemic a game changer for hiring of local plantation workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612691103_TBPalmOilWorker.jpg)
Pandemic a game changer for hiring of local plantation workers
A shortage of foreign labour in the plantation sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in local workers ready to fill the role.
Sun Oct 17 2021
![CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620060671_CIDBLOGO.jpg)
CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites
It is compulsory for local workers and foreign workers to undergo the COVID-19 screening test.
Thu May 27 2021
![PEMERKASA incentives good move to woo local workers - MPOB PEMERKASA incentives good move to woo local workers - MPOB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81609392308_AhmadParveez.jpg)
PEMERKASA incentives good move to woo local workers - MPOB
Ahmad Parveez says the grant can be used to buy more tractors to collect fruit bunches and therefore minimising the nature of harvesting by humans.
Fri Mar 19 2021
![Employers allowed to rehire foreign workers - MOHR Employers allowed to rehire foreign workers - MOHR](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597239817_DatukSeriMSaravan.jpg)
Employers allowed to rehire foreign workers - MOHR
The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) has given flexibility to employers to hire foreign workers who have been laid off by previous employers if they do not get any response from local workers.
Thu Aug 13 2020
![Saravanan urges employers to prioritise locals over foreigners Saravanan urges employers to prioritise locals over foreigners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591057292_datukserimsaravan.jpg)
Saravanan urges employers to prioritise locals over foreigners
He said there were still business owners who preferred to hire foreign workers over locals.
Thu Jun 11 2020
![Home Ministry nabs 'Datuk' over exploitation of 172 foreign, local workers Home Ministry nabs 'Datuk' over exploitation of 172 foreign, local workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61435017728_Gari.jpg)
Home Ministry nabs 'Datuk' over exploitation of 172 foreign, local workers
The home ministry has uncovered the activities of a man with the honorific 'Datuk' title who had forced 172 local and foreign female factory workers to work overtime at a bird's nest factory here.
Tue Mar 28 2017
![Govt set to implement employment insurance system - PM Najib Govt set to implement employment insurance system - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51489854403_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Govt set to implement employment insurance system - PM Najib
The government has agreed to implement the Employment Insurance System (EIS), which will affect some 6.5 million local workers in the private sector, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Thu Mar 23 2017
![37,699 workers terminated in 2016 37,699 workers terminated in 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/41435365344_FOREIGNWORKERS.jpg)
37,699 workers terminated in 2016
Majority of the terminations reported to the Labour Department (JTK) involved local workers (32,552 workers) or 86.3 per cent while 13.7 per cent or 5,147 were foreign workers.
Thu Feb 23 2017
![Brunei antara lima sumber pelancongan utama bagi Malaysia pada Januari-April Brunei antara lima sumber pelancongan utama bagi Malaysia pada Januari-April](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689475529_TBBBandarSeriBegaw.jpg)
Brunei antara lima sumber pelancongan utama bagi Malaysia pada Januari-April
Lebih 390,000 pelawat dari Brunei lawat Malaysia bagi tempoh Januari hingga April 2024, menjadikan Brunei antara lima sumber pelancongan utama bagi negara ini.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![Imigresen komited tambah baik khidmat autogate di pintu masuk utama Imigresen komited tambah baik khidmat autogate di pintu masuk utama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701866735_TBVisa.jpg)
Imigresen komited tambah baik khidmat autogate di pintu masuk utama
Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia komited dalam menambah baik perkhidmatan autogate di pintu masuk utama di negara ini iaitu pergerakan melalui KLIA.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![PM Thailand disahkan positif COVID-19 PM Thailand disahkan positif COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694770094_SretthaThavisinPh.jpg)
PM Thailand disahkan positif COVID-19
Perdana Menteri Thailand Srettha Thavisin mengesahkan hari ini bahawa beliau positif COVID-19.
Sun Jun 16 2024
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Dua hilang, tiga selamat insiden bot karam di Belaga
Dua penumpang hilang manakala tiga lagi terselamat dalam insiden bot karam di Long Menjawah, Sungai Rajang, Belaga, petang tadi.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Daftar JHEV, kemas kini maklumat untuk bantuan
Veteran Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) disaran agar mendaftar dengan Jabatan Hal Ehawal Veteran (JHEV) ATM serta persatuan-persatuan di lokalti masing-masing dan mengemas kini maklumat semasa melalui sistem VIBES 2.0.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Rumah jadi tempat proses ketum diserbu
Polis menyerbu sebuah rumah pusaka yang dijadikan tempat memproses air ketum dan berjaya menahan dua lelaki, pada Sabtu.
Sun Jun 16 2024
188 rakyat Malaysia jadi mangsa di beberapa negara
Daripada jumlah yang dikenalpasti, sekurang-kurang 109 warga Malaysia terjebak aktiviti 'jobscam' di Myanmar.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Ribuan umat Islam tunaikan solat Aidiladha di Al-Aqsa
Pagi Ahad, ribuan umat Islam berkumpul di masjid tersebut bagi menunaikan Solat Sunat Aidiladha. Lelaki, wanita bahkan kanak-kanak, sebaik sahaja matahari mula terbit, ramai yang sudah ke masjid berkenaan bagi menunaikan solat.
Sun Jun 16 2024
544 kes libat rampasan RM5.18 juta di Sabah tahun ini
Pengarahnya George Abas berkata tindakan itu hasil pemeriksaan ke atas 31,206 premis perniagaan, dan kompaun sebanyak RM62,300 serta denda mahkamah berjumlah RM20,000 dikenakan terhadap mereka yang sabit kesalahan.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Agong, Raja Permaisuri zahir ucapan selamat menyambut Aidiladha
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Sun Jun 16 2024