Foreign Woman to Face Charges for Hit-and-Run Accident in Penang
Charges Under Road Transport Act 1987
A foreign woman is set to face charges tomorrow in connection with a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of an 18-year-old and injured another...
Manufacturing Sector Seeks One-Year Deferment of EPF Contribution for Foreign Workers
The manufacturing sector in Malaysia is seeking a one-year deferment of the planned two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution for foreign workers, citing multiple cost increases faced...
Drowning Incident in Langkawi: 55-Year-Old Foreigner Dies in Tasik Dayang Bunting
Incident Report
A 55-year-old foreigner lost his life in Tasik Dayang Bunting in Langkawi, Kedah, today, after swimming in the lake without a life jacket. The Langkawi fire and rescue...
Body Found Floating in Sungai Pantai: A Disturbing Discovery
Emergency Response
On , the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received an emergency call via the MERS999 system requesting assistance from the police to retrieve a body found floating in...
Amendments to EPF Act to Compel Foreign Workers to Contribute to Fund
Background
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement fund in Malaysia that provides a secure financial future for its members. The fund is mandatory for Malaysian citizens and...
Guidelines for Inviting Foreign Imams for Tarawih Prayers in Perak
Accreditation Required for Foreign Imams
Mosques and suraus in Perak intending to invite foreign imams for Tarawih prayers during Ramadan must apply for accreditation, said Perak Islamic Religion and Malay Customs...
Disturbing Behavior on AirAsia Flight: Foreign Couple Removed from Flight
Flight Disrupted
A foreign couple was removed from an AirAsia flight bound for China at KLIA Terminal 2 yesterday after they caused a disturbance on board, authorities said. The couple, who...
Economic Boost for SMEs
DAP MP Lim Guan Eng has urged the government to compel foreign companies operating in Malaysia to buy 50% of their essential goods from local businesses to boost the domestic economy. This move could help small...
Malaysian Immigration Department Raids Timber and Plastic Factories Employing Foreign Workers
Raid Conducted in Semenyih and Balakong, Selangor
The Malaysian Immigration Department recently conducted a raid on timber and plastic factories employing foreign workers in Semenyih and Balakong, Selangor. The operation...
Government Open to Considering Foreign Worker Applications for Oil Palm Plantation Sector
Home Minister Welcomes Requests from Plantation and Commodities Ministry
The Malaysian government is open to considering applications for foreign workers specifically for the oil palm plantation sector, according to...
