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Nation 25 Sept 2024 | 07:43 AM

5,000 foreign workers at risk after sudden closure of RTK 2.0, bosses claim

PUTRAJAYA: The government has been urged to explain the sudden closure of the Second Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK 2.0), which has affected about 5,000 foreign workers and their employers.

Nation 24 Mar 2025 | 03:25 AM

Immigration officer charged with bribery to approve worker quotas

IPOH: An Immigration Department officer has been charged at the Sessions Court here with two counts of bribery involving about RM16,000.

Nation 8 Mar 2024 | 11:38 AM

May 31 deadline for foreign workers recruitment under recalibration programme remains, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: The May 31 deadline set for the recruitment of foreign workers through the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 will remain due to national security factors, says the Home Minister.

Nation 20 Mar 2024 | 11:00 PM

Verification rate lags as RTK 2.0 deadline approaches

PUTRAJAYA: Only 48% of the one million-odd illegal foreign workers registered for employment under the Second Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK 2.0) has been verified, despite the looming deadline for employers to do so in less than two weeks’ time.

Nation 12 May 2023 | 05:44 AM

Selangor recorded highest number of Labour Recalibration Programme applications, says Immigration

SHAH ALAM: Selangor recorded the highest number of for the Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK) 2.0 applications in the country, with more than RM100mil collected in levies and compounds between January and May 10 this year.

Nation 12 Jan 2024 | 11:00 PM

Tighten up migrant labour recalibration efforts, govt told

PETALING JAYA: While the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called for the strict enforcement against illegal foreign workers to be continued even after the second Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK 2.0) ends on March 31, another group feels that a third RTK may be necessary.

Nation 18 Jan 2023 | 06:32 AM

Maids included in new foreign labour recalibration programme starting Jan 27

PUTRAJAYA: The Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 (RTK 2.0) to legalise foreign workers, including domestic helpers, will begin on Jan 27, says Immigration Department director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud.

Nation 12 Oct 2023 | 11:00 PM

Foreign workers recalibration programme to end

PUTRAJAYA: After providing critical areas of the economy with more than half a million foreign workers, the second Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK 2.0) will end on Dec 31, said Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nation 22 Oct 2023 | 11:00 PM

Resolve labour needs via RTK 2.0 fast, urges group

PETALING JAYA: Employers looking to resolve their labour needs via the second labour recalibration progamme (RTK 2.0) should not wait till the last hour, says a major restaurant owners body.

Nation 9 Jan 2024 | 11:12 AM

March 31 deadline to complete legalisation of foreign workers under RTK 2.0, says Saifuddin

SHAH ALAM: Employers and foreign workers were excited to meet Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail who visited the Selangor Immigration Department on Tuesday (Jan 9).

Nation 20 Mar 2024 | 11:00 PM

Employers point out RTK 2.0 flaws

PETALING JAYA: Employers say certain flaws in the Labour Recalibration Pro­gramme 2.0 (RTK 2.0) had led to a low number of illegal foreign workers being verified as legal workers and urge the government for an extension from the March 31 deadline to June 30.

Nation 18 Jan 2023 | 11:00 PM

Programme may be the answer to end labour woes

PUTRAJAYA: With the hiring and legalisation of foreign labour set to become easier with the launch of the Labour Recalibration Pro­gramme 2.0 (RTK 2.0) on Jan 27, key stakeholders are heaving a sigh of relief at the possible solution to the nation’s labour shortage.

Nation 21 July 2023 | 06:42 AM

RTK 2.0 one-stop verification centre to open at Putrajaya Immigration HQ

PUTRAJAYA: A one-stop centre will be opened for the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 (RTK 2.0) verification process at the Immigration Department Headquarters, Putrajaya starting this Aug 15, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nation 21 July 2023 | 11:00 PM

One-stop centre to expedite RTK 2.0 process opens in August

PUTRAJAYA: A one-stop centre will be opened for the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 (RTK 2.0) verification process at the Immigration Department Headquarters, Putrajaya, starting this Aug 15, said Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Sabah & Sarawak 1 Mar 2024 | 11:00 PM

Sarawak immigration extends RTK2.0 until June

KUCHING: Immigration authorities in Sarawak will continue to implement the labour recalibration programme (RTK 2.0) until June this year, says a state Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department.

Nation 18 Jan 2023 | 11:00 PM

Maids to be included in RTK 2.0

PUTRAJAYA: Domestic workers will be included for the first time in the Labour Recalibration Pro­gramme 2.0 (RTK 2.0) which will allow employers to legalise their foreign workforce.

Nation 6 Sept 2023 | 11:00 PM

Don’t believe fake RTK 2.0 message, says Immigration DG

KUALA LUMPUR: A fake message is circulating on WhatsApp claiming the Immigration Department is giving out special approvals for illegal immigrants for the Labour Recalibration Pro­gramme (RTK 2.0).

Nation 31 Jan 2024 | 12:16 PM

Migration Repatriation Programme to commence on March 1, says Home Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: The Migration Repatriation Programme will commence on March 1, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nation 12 May 2023 | 11:00 PM

Selangor tops collection for RTK 2.0 with over RM100mil

SHAH ALAM: Selangor recorded the highest number of applications compared to other states for the Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK) 2.0, with more than RM100mil collected in levies and compounds between January and May 10 this year.

Nation 22 July 2023 | 11:00 PM

Stakeholders welcome one-stop centre for RTK 2.0 verification

PETALING JAYA: The move to have a one-stop centre for Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 (RTK 2.0) verification at the Immigration headquarters in Putrajaya is good news for stakeholders.

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