Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar's foremost priority is to address Malaysia's labour shortage by hiring foreign workers The Star reported today that Sivakumar stated that 67,958 out of 75,751 applications from 466 employers had been approved as of 2 December, the exact day Sivakumar was elected to the Anwar Cabinet.

The newly elected prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has declared November 28 a public holiday in gratitude for the rakyat's support for him and his party in the recent general election.

An employer brand is also known as your ‘talent’ or ‘people’ brand, which essentially defines the company’s reputation as a place to work. It showcases your company’s essence, how it differs and stands out from other companies, and your Employee Value Proposition (EVP). It communicates that your company is a credible employer and a top workplace, leading to higher recruitment, engagement, and retention of your current workers. 

From Sunday, November 20, until Sunday, December 18, Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup 2022. This is an exciting sporting event for football enthusiasts.  However, it could be challenging for employers, as many matches will be shown during odd hours in Malaysia.

And because the voting age for Malaysians was lowered from 21 to 18 on the same day that the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed unanimously by MPs in the Dewan Rakyat in a historic show of unity on July 16, 2019, we have a large number of voters who have never participated in an election before.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that November 18 and 19 will be Public Holidays due to the 15th General Election(GE15) being held on that date.

In Malaysia, employers are advised to provide their employees time off so they can participate in the nation's 15th general election on November 19. The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) urged employers to provide their employees time off despite voting day falling on a Saturday.

Amirudin Shari, the chief minister of Selangor, has announced that November 18 will be a state holiday due to the 15th General Election(GE15) being held on that date.

Malaysia's 2023 public holidays are listed as part of the country's national calendar. Please often return for updates since these dates are subject to change as proper adjustments are issued.

The best human resources (HR) software helps you organize your business and run the back office efficiently. Paychecks are issued, time off is tracked, and employees' addresses are updated—generally, everything runs more smoothly and with less effort.