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Malaysia has transitioned all foreign worker recruitment applications to a fully digital platform via the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System, effective immediately. The move aims to reduce administrative burden on employers while maintaining rigorous vetting standards.
A cook at a Tumpat fast-food establishment has been formally charged at Pasir Mas Sessions Court with five counts of physical sexual assault against a 17-year-old colleague, highlighting workplace safety concerns in the hospitality sector.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed government agencies to process foreign worker applications for restaurants and other priority sectors within 30 days, signalling urgency in addressing labour shortages.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered relevant ministries to resolve pending foreign worker applications within one month, with the restaurant sector identified as a priority area facing critical staffing challenges.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 per cent reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues from April 2027, aiming to revitalise struggling hospitality sectors across the country.