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Malaysia needs no additional foreign workers, minister says
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister has indicated the country does not require an increase in foreign workers at present. Decisions on foreign worker recruitment are being made based on specific industry and sectoral needs, he said.
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Malaysia's Human Resources Minister Ramanan has stated there is no current requirement to expand the foreign workforce, signalling a cautious approach to labour importation as the country navigates economic priorities.
The minister indicated that any decisions regarding the recruitment of foreign workers are determined by the specific demands of individual industries and economic sectors, rather than across-the-board expansion of the migrant labour force.
This statement reflects the government's intent to base foreign worker policies on targeted, evidence-driven assessments of labour shortages rather than general increases in migrant employment.
The position comes amid ongoing discussions about Malaysia's labour market dynamics and the balance between local employment opportunities and sectoral workforce requirements.