Restricting foreign workers to three sectors will devastate manufacturing, service industries — MEF

KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said today the government's decision to restrict foreign workers to the construction, agriculture and plantation sectors will further devastate operations of other industries including manufacturing and services, which are trying very hard to recover from the country's movement control order (MCO) to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.

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FMM: Decision to limit foreign workers 'shocking, unacceptable'

KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has slammed the Ministry of Human Resources' announcement about limiting the hiring of foreign workers to only three sectors — construction, plantation and agriculture — as shocking, unacceptable and done without prior consultation with stakeholders.

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DONE DEAL: Condo unit, Seri Hijauan, Shah Alam, Selangor

Sold for: RM450,000 (RM404 psf) Concluded by: John Oh Ewe Hock (REN 07002) (012-298 6266) of Oriental Real Estate Sdn Bhd Date: May 2020 Noteworthy: ● Freehold ● Built-up size: 1,114 sq ft ● 3 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms ● Fully furnished unit with home appliances and built-in cabinets and wardrobe ● Facilities: Swimming pool, gym, karaoke lounge, tennis court, gazebo, function room and playground ● Amenities: Schools and colleges, commercial area, eateries and restaurant, banks, petrol station and shopping mall ● Five minutes away from the NKVE interchange.

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TTDI RA: Retain Taman Rimba Kiara's name until court case is over

PETALING JAYA (July 29): Taman Tun Dr Ismail Residents’ Association (TTDI RA) has called on Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa to retain Taman Rimba Kiara’s name until the court process over a controversial development in the park is completed.

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