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FMM calls on government to lift foreign workers recruitment freeze
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to lift the freeze on foreign workers recruitment for the manufacturing sector to support the pick-up in business and assist the industry’s recovery as orders and production start to gain momentum.
Penjana Kerjaya scheme gives employers, SMEs a boost when hiring workers, says Socso
PETALING JAYA: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and the SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) to assist employers who are looking for workers.
Wage programme a success
PETALING JAYA: To support employment and ease the financial burden of businesses, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had announced the Wage Subsidy Programme (Program Subsidi Upah or PSU) under the Prihatin economic stimulus package in March 2020.
Big challenge for small businesses
GEORGE TOWN: Small enterprises are struggling to send their foreign workers for Covid-19 screening, and are pushing for other preventive measures against the virus to be put in place.
Tighter SOP as WFH is eased, bosses told
PETALING JAYA: The end of the 30% work from home (WFH) policy will fast-track employers’ efforts to get back on their feet but stern measures must be in place to prevent Covid-19 infections from rising, say business groups.
11th hour plea for extension
PETALING JAYA: With just 24 hours left until the deadline to screen foreign workers for Covid-19, a number of employers are pleading for another month-long extension to get the job done.
‘Pemerkasa to further drive recovery’
PETALING JAYA: Manufacturers have lauded the government’s additional initiatives and incentives through the Pemerkasa economic stimulus package.
FMM: Initiatives will ensure business sustainability
FMM president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said initiatives such as the continuation of the targeted loan moratorium assistance and wage subsidy under the Wage Subsidy Programme 3.0 would help boost trade, especially in terms of exports and investments.
‘Offer incentives to employers’
PETALING JAYA: Business groups have called on employers to encourage all their workers to register for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP) for public health benefit and to hasten economic recovery.
Concept is a challenge for certain sectors
PETALING JAYA: Working from home (WFH) has proven to be a challenge for some sectors, particularly the manufacturing industry.