<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>PUTRAJAYA (Oct 21): The freeze on foreign worker employment quota applications will continue until a date to be announced later.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this is because the total number of foreign workers in the country (as of Sept 15)&nbsp;is nearing the stipulated ceiling.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>He said the total number of foreign workers in the country is guided by the stipulation set by the Ministry of Economy under the 12th Malaysia Plan, which is 157% of&nbsp;the total workforce in the country.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>"The government will study and reconsider the ruling on opening the quota for foreign worker employment.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>"As such, it is informed that the freeze on&nbsp;foreign worker employment quota applications is extended until a date to be announced later,” he said in a statement on Monday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Saifuddin&nbsp;said the Workforce Recalibration Programme 2.0 registration period had ended on Dec 31, 2023, and the government had no plans to implement the programme again in the future.</p></div>

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The freeze on foreign worker employment quota applications will continue until a date to be announced later.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this is because the total number of foreign workers in the country (as of Sept 15) is nearing the stipulated ceiling.

Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue — home minister

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LONDON (Dec 15): Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada on Sunday, as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union (EU).

Britain joins trans-Pacific pact in biggest post-Brexit trade deal

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KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Malaysia’s economic reforms, notably the introduction of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, and the successful implementation of electricity and diesel subsidy reforms.

IMF credits Malaysia’s economic reforms, calls for further action to strengthen resilience

Asian stocks are set to fall on Monday ahead of a swath of Chinese data and a vow from the nation’s regulators to stabilize markets. South Korean assets will be closely watched after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached. 

Australian shares slipped while futures in Hong Kong and mainland China pointed to losses while those in Japan gained.

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The employment landscape in Malaysia has undergone a significant transformation. Companies are navigating a talent ecosystem that is influenced by digitalisation, flexible work arrangement (FWA) and a growing emphasis on the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) agenda.

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(Dec 16) : What was supposed to be a comeback year for Boeing Co. has turned into its worst stock-market plunge since 2008, and if Wall Street is right, the plane-maker’s shares may have only a modest recovery in store in 2025.

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Australia’s markets watchdog sued HSBC Bank of Australia Ltd. for failing to protect customers who lost millions of dollars in scams. 

HSBC received about 950 reports of unauthorized transactions between January 2020 and August 2024, resulting in customer losses of about A$23 million ($14.6 million), according to an Australian Securities and Investments Commission statement Monday.

HSBC sued by Australian regulator for scam loss failures

<p>&nbsp;Wall Street is starting to sour on the dollar as President-elect Donald Trump’s policies and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts will likely put pressure on the greenback in the latter portion of 2025.</p>

<p>From Morgan Stanley to JPMorgan Chase, roughly a half dozen sell-side strategists, are now forecasting the world’s reserve currency will peak as early as mid next year before starting to decline, with Societe Generale seeing the ICE US Dollar Index falling 6% at the end of next year.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>Australia’s markets watchdog sued HSBC Bank of Australia Ltd. for failing to protect customers who lost millions of dollars in scams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>HSBC received about 950 reports of unauthorized transactions between January 2020 and August 2024, resulting in customer losses of about A$23 million ($14.6 million), according to an Australian Securities and Investments Commission&nbsp;statement&nbsp;Monday.</p>


<p>Asian stocks are set to fall on Monday ahead of a swath of Chinese data and a vow from the nation’s regulators to stabilize markets. South Korean assets will be closely watched after President Yoon Suk Yeol was&nbsp;impeached.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australian shares slipped while futures in Hong Kong and mainland China pointed to losses while those in Japan gained.</p>


<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Malaysia’s economic reforms, notably the introduction of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, and the successful implementation of electricity and diesel subsidy reforms.&nbsp;</p>


<p>South Korea’s currency and its stock market will take center stage on Monday, as investors respond to a weekend vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his attempt to impose martial law.</p>

<p>The Korean won will be the main focus for traders, after its heavy losses during the country’s&nbsp;recent political chaos.</p>


Korean won, stocks take spotlight after impeachment vote

<p>(Dec&nbsp;16) :&nbsp;What was supposed to be a comeback year for Boeing Co. has turned into its worst stock-market plunge since 2008, and if Wall Street is right, the plane-maker’s shares may have only a modest recovery in store in 2025.&nbsp;</p>


<p>Unwavering craftsmanship, visionary innovation and a commitment to excellence — these are the qualities that have solidified The Macallan as the preeminent name in the world of Scotch whisky. As the house celebrates its milestone 200 years, it proudly showcases its well-storied history and legacy as well as its intent to further elevate the world of luxury spirits with more exceptional releases.</p>


<p>The employment landscape in Malaysia has undergone a significant transformation. Companies are navigating a talent ecosystem that is influenced by digitalisation, flexible work arrangement (FWA) and a growing emphasis on the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) agenda.</p>


<p>LONDON (Dec 15): Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada on Sunday, as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union (EU).</p>


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