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JOHOR BARU: Many employers still refuse to provide accommodation for their workers that meet requirements as mandated by law, says the Labour Department.

Coughs and colds largely taken care of by new primary healthcare scheme, but gaps in execution remain

PETALING JAYA: The association representing barbershops wants to be directly involved in the distribution of the 7,500 foreign workers who will be allowed into the country.

The list has expanded since the pandemic created skills shortages in a range of industries. The government expects offering residence will make New Zealand more attractive as it competes for foreign workers.

While larger firms are dealing with accommodation issues by building their own temporary quarters, some smaller players are struggling with finding new housing solutions.

PETALING JAYA: The choice to hire foreign workers is made by employers, although the government prioritises local workers in principle, says Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 21 — The government does not interfere in the foreign worker employment process especially in the selection of workers and their country of origin by employers,...

A total of 86 percent of municipalities across Japan feel the need to increase foreign labor, a recent survey by Kyodo News showed, underscoring the serious shortage of workers in farming and other key sectors in the local regions as the country grapples with a declining population.

The poll underscores the serious shortage of workers in farming and other key sectors as the country grapples with a declining population.

Indian-American GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy aims to overhaul H-1B visa program, emphasizing merit over lottery, sparking immigration debate