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The Star
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
‘Bosses must send foreign workers off'
PUTRAJAYA: The Check Out Memo (COM) procedure for foreign workers heading back to their respective countries will now require their employers to be present at international exit points in the country, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. In a statement yesterday, Saifuddin Nasution said the decision was made following a joint committee meeting between the Home Ministry and the Human Resources Ministry. 'We agreed with the recommendation by the Immigration Department to strengthen the management of the Check Out Memo for foreign workers. 'With today's agreement, employers are now required to be present at the international exit points to manage the exit registration of foreign workers, just as they are required to manage the entry of foreign workers. 'Employers who fail to comply with this requirement could face restrictions on new quota applications and other immigration-related procedures,' he added. Saifuddin Nasution also said the meeting yesterday allowed foreign workers to submit applications to change employers to take up jobs in different sectors. Close ranks: Saifuddin Nasution (front, right) and Human Resources Minister Steven Sim chairing the joint meeting at Putrajaya International Convention Centre. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star 'Previously, the government only allowed changes for foreign workers within the same employment sector, subject to conditions such as company restructuring, company closure, company expansion, or approval from a committee managed by the Labour Department. 'With this new decision, employers are allowed to apply for foreign worker transfer across different employment sectors. This policy change will bring various benefits not only to the government but also to employers and foreign workers. 'It reflects a good practice recommended by international labour organisations and has already been adopted by developed countries,' he said. He added that all parties must take note and comply with the new regulations related to the employment of foreign workers.
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Govt to allow foreign workers to change employers across different sectors
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. PUTRAJAYA: The government has decided to allow foreign workers to change employers across different sectors of employment, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced today. Saifuddin said the decision was made at the 13th joint committee meeting on the management of foreign workers, which he co-chaired with Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim Chee Keong, here. Previously, the government only permitted foreign workers to switch employers within the same sector, subject to conditions such as company restructuring, closure, expansion, or approval by a committee overseen by the Department of Labour. 'This policy change will provide various benefits, not just for the government, but also for employers and foreign workers,' Saifuddin said in a statement following the meeting. He further highlighted that this approach aligns with best practices recommended by international labour organisations and has already been adopted by other developed countries. Saifuddin said the meeting also agreed on a proposal by the Immigration Department to enhance the management of the Check Out Memo (COM) for foreign workers. 'With today's decision, employers will be required to be present at the international exit points to manage the departure registration of foreign workers, just as they manage their entry into the country. 'Employers who fail to comply with this requirement could face restrictions on new quota applications and other immigration-related sanctions,' he warned. Saifuddin also urged all parties to remain vigilant about the government's policy decisions and adhere to the regulations set forth. 'The government will take stern action against any violations of the rules and laws in force,' he added. The two-hour meeting, which began at 3 pm, was also attended by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, as well as senior officials from the relevant ministries. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Govt to allow foreign workers to change employers across different sectors
Every work of art needs a tool. Like a paintbrush to a painter, or a chisel to a sculpture, a skilled worker is the crucial tool that creates a concrete masterpiece. Here is some site workers carrying the raw materials and fittings for an urban property development in Petaling Jaya-YAP CHEE HONG/TheStar. PUTRAJAYA: The government has decided to allow foreign workers to change employers across different sectors of employment, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said the decision was made at the 13th joint committee meeting on the management of foreign workers, which he co-chaired with Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong here on Thursday (May 8). Previously, the government only permitted foreign workers to switch employers within the same sector, subject to conditions such as company restructuring, closure, expansion or approval by a committee overseen by the Labour Department. "This policy change will provide various benefits, not just for the government, but also for employers and foreign workers," Saifuddin said in a statement following the meeting. He further highlighted that this approach aligns with best practices recommended by international labour organisations and has already been adopted by other developed countries. Saifuddin said the meeting also agreed on a proposal by the Immigration Department to enhance the management of the Check Out Memo (COM) for foreign workers. "With today's decision, employers will be required to be present at the international exit points to manage the departure registration of foreign workers, just as they manage their entry into the country. The two-hour meeting was also attended by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, as well as senior officials from relevant ministries. – Bernama
The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
New rules require employers to oversee foreign worker departures, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: Employers are now required to be present when sending foreign workers back home, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. In a statement today, the minister announced that the decision was made following a joint committee meeting between the Home Ministry and the Human Resources Ministry. "First, we agreed with the recommendation by the Immigration Department to strengthen the management of the Check Out Memo for foreign workers. "With today's agreement, employers are now required to be present at international exit points to manage the exit registration of foreign workers, just as they are required to manage the entry of foreign workers. "Any negligence or failure by employers may result in restrictions on new quota applications and other immigration-related dealings," he said. It has also been decided that intersectoral employer changes would be allowed. "Previously, the government only allowed employer changes within the same employment sector, subject to conditions such as company restructuring, company closure, company expansion, or approval from a committee managed by the Labour Department. "With this new decision, employers are allowed to apply for foreign worker transfers across different employment sectors. "This policy change will bring various benefits not only to the government but also to employers and foreign workers. "Moreover, it reflects a good practice recommended by international labour organizations and already adopted by other developed countries," he said. He added that all parties are to be aware of the policy decisions and comply with the outlined regulations.
