Tag: local hiring
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Malaysia tightens expatriate pay to prioritize local hires amid investment debate
Malaysia raises minimum expatriate salaries to push local hiring Malaysia’s government is moving to raise the minimum salary for expatriates, a policy shift that officials say aims to strengthen local talent development while keeping the nation attractive to investors. The proposed framework centers on higher wage floors for skilled foreign workers, with a clear intent…
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Malaysia Signals Priority for Local Hiring by Doubling Expatriate Minimum Salaries
Malaysia’s Bold Move: Doubling Expatriate Minimum Salaries Malaysia has announced a proposal to significantly increase the minimum salaries for expatriates, a move that several observers say sends a clear message: prioritize local talent and reduce dependency on foreign workers. While the plan aims to strengthen the domestic job market and upskill Malaysian workers, experts warn…
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Malaysia doubles expatriate salaries to push local hiring
What the policy change means for Malaysia and its workforce Malaysia is taking a bold step to recalibrate its labor market by doubling the minimum salaries required for expatriates in certain sectors. The move is framed by government officials as a deliberate push to prioritise local talent and reduce dependence on foreign workers. Yet observers…