Malaysia to Recruit 2,467,756 Foreign Workers Under Calling Visa Scheme

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Malaysia's government has announced plans to recruit 2,467,756 foreign workers under its calling visa scheme, with applications open until December 31. The recruitment drive will cover 13 sectors, including agriculture, plantations, and mining, as well as service sectors such as wholesale and retail, logistics, and security services. The scheme is expected to provide opportunities for workers in various fields, although specific details on the number of Bangladeshi workers eligible to apply have not been disclosed.

Key Takeaways:

  • Malaysia will recruit 2,467,756 foreign workers under its calling visa scheme, with applications open until December 31.
  • The recruitment drive will cover 13 sectors, including agriculture, plantations, and mining, as well as service sectors such as wholesale and retail, logistics, and security services.
  • Recruitment in the construction sector will be restricted to government projects, while priority in the manufacturing sector will be given to new investments approved by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
  • Applications under the calling visa scheme must now be submitted exclusively through sector-based official agencies.
  • The current quota of 2,467,756 foreign workers will remain valid until December 31, after which recruitment will be limited to no more than 10% of Malaysia's total workforce.

Statistics:

  • 2,467,756: The number of foreign workers Malaysia will recruit under the calling visa scheme.
  • 13: The number of sectors covered by the recruitment drive.
  • 10%: The maximum percentage of the total workforce that foreign workers will be allowed to make up after December 31.
  • December 31: The deadline for applications under the calling visa scheme.

Sources:

  • "Malaysia to recruit 2,467,756 foreign workers under calling visa scheme," The New Nation, August 20 [$1].