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Energy roadmap should not be swayed by political pressures: FMM
Industry Players Raise Alarm
FMM ‘most unhappy” with tabling of EIS Bill
FMM Expresses Concern over Employment Insurance System Bill
EIS rate revised to 0.2% upon objections, needs more clarity
WTO - Inconsistent to Regulate the Local Content in Foreign-led Projects, says MITI
FMM, ACCCIM pledge to work with new govt to boost economy
FMM Looks Forward To Regular Engagements With Pakatan Harapan Govt
FMM congratulates Pakatan Harapan, Dr M as PM
FMM sedia kukuh ekonomi bersama PH
FMM Positive on Outlook for Manufacturing in H2 of 2018
Manufacturers welcome minimum wage hike, but say govt must contribute 50% — FMM survey
Acquire new skills and diversify, Dr M tells Malaysian Manufacturers
Manufacturers bracing for slower growth in second half, survey says
FMM harap kerajaan turun cukai korporat
Manufacturers cautious on business activities outlook for H2 2019 - FMM
FMM seeks corporate tax cut in 2020 Budget
Manufacturers brace for slowdown as business dips to lowest since 2012
FMM harap pengurangan cukai korporat dalam belanjawan 2020
Manufacturers gloomy on outlook as Covid-19 weighs
FMM: Weak sales projections in 1H2020
Manufacturers expect sluggish first half on Covid-19 impact
FMM: Weak sales projections in 1H2020
FMM: Weak sales projections in first half of 2020
Virus dampens manufacturers’ outlook for 1H20
Movement restriction on all private companies ‘too drastic’, says FMM
Allow manufacturers to continue operations, FMM urges govt
Manufacturing especially of essential goods and exports must continue — FMM
FMM: Movement restrictions on private firms may be too drastic
Movement restriction on all private companies ‘too drastic’, says FMM
Consumers spending likely to normalise up to three months
FMM asks govt to consider relaxing some measures in Prihatin package
Manufacturers ask govt to relax measures in stimulus package
FMM asks govt to consider relaxing some measures in PRIHATIN package
Facing halted ops under MCO, manufacturers seek higher wage subsidy, EPF exemption and income tax waiver
FMM asks govt to consider relaxing some measures in PRIHATIN Package
Manufacturers ask Putrajaya to double wage subsidy aid to RM12b
FMM minta kerajaan segerakan bantuan aliran tunai
Groups lobby for more reprieve
Timely help for households and employees
FMM: Economic Stimulus Package “Commendable” but …
Where are the incentives to prevent retrenchment of staff, ask employers
FMM wants total suspension of foreign worker levy instead of 25% cut
Companies may have problems claiming wage subsidies under SME stimulus package, says FMM
Hapuskan syarat program subsidi upah - FMM
FMM: RM10 bln additional allocation for SMEs welcome
RM10 billion lifeline will keep small biz afloat, say SME groups
Review stimulus package from time to time to help big companies, say manufacturers
FMM urges govt to review Stimulus Package occasionally to help large companies
FMM lauds additional RM10 billion allocation to help SMEs
FMM wants total suspension of foreign worker levy
Additional RM10 billion assistance targeted at SMEs, mixed reactions
Gov't urged to allow manufacturing industry to operate during MCO
FMM appeals for operation during extended MCO
FMM appeals for operation during extended MCO
PKP: FMM mohon kerajaan benar pengilang produk beroperasi
FMM claims workers face restrictions and arrests although authorised to work
Manufacturers urge Putrajaya to allow production during shutdown
Let essential product manufacturers operate fully
RM130bil in GDP lost
Manufacturers may cut jobs to stay afloat
FMM: 63 peratus kilang mungkin terpaksa hentikan pekerja
COVID-19: Majikan ambil langkah kurangkan kos - FMM
Layoffs of up to 30% coming, FMM survey shows
Two-thirds of manufacturers to lay off workers, survey reveals
Manufacturers ask govt to extend wage subsidy to all levels of employees
FMM: Job losses brewing
Small businesses start to cut salaries to survive Covid-19
Manufacturers welcome MCO relaxation, say non-essential sectors should also be allowed to resume ops
NCS's decision to allow sectors to increase operational capacity deemed timely -- AMCHAM
FMM hails Govt's timely move to restart economy
All businesses must resume at same time, FMM tells state govts
As most states hold back, FMM urges to support Putrajaya's reopening of economy
FMM urges state govts to facilitate restart of economic sectors
FMM urges state governments to facilitate restart of economic sectors
FMM joins calls for govt to gazette law on corporate graft
FMM: Section 17A of MACC Act should go on as scheduled
FMM: Section 17A of MACC Act should go on as scheduled
Don’t delay enforcement of anti-graft law, manufacturers tell govt
FMM: Section 17A Of MACC Act should go on as scheduled
Don't backtrack on MACC Act: FMM
FMM: Section 17A of MACC Act should go on as scheduled
Manufacturers urge government to bear Covid-19 screening cost
Manufacturers urge govt to bear Covid-19 screening costs for workers
Govt should pay for screening of workers, says FMM
FMM urges government to bear COVID-19 screening cost
Go-ahead for corporate liability law
Home Ownership Campaign 2020 to attract first-time home buyers - IQI Global Ceo
Pengilang perlu sokongan kewangan pulih operasi
After ‘Penjana’, medium and long-term economic plans needed, govt told
Manufacturers laud PENJANA's inclusion of all economic sectors
HOC 2020 akan tarik lebih ramai pembeli rumah pertama - CEO IQI Global
Give us more assistance to recover, FMM requests energy providers
FMM calls for more energy related assistance for industrial consumers
FMM pushes for further extension of loan and financing moratorium period
FMM calls for loan moratorium extension by a further six months
FMM asks govt to extend loan moratorium
FMM mohon moratorium pinjaman dilanjutkan enam bulan lagi
Trans-Pacific pact will give us the edge, says trade group
Ratifikasi segera CPTPP bantu pulih ekonomi, perniagaan
Ratifying CPTPP will drive manufacturing exports - FMM
Ratify CPTPP early to help Malaysian manufacturers amid pandemic, says FMM
FMM: Ratify CPTPP early to help drive growth, exports during critical period
Malaysian manufacturing sector pessimistic in projections on business prospects for rest of 2020 — FMM
FMM: Business recovery to take between 4-24 months
FMM: Business recovery within 4 - 24 months
COVID-19: Perniagaan dijangka pulih empat bulan hingga dua tahun - FMM
Poll - Nearly one in two Malaysian manufacturers set for 30pc job cuts before 2020 is over
Nearly 40% of manufacturers unsustainable for more than 12 months, says FMM
Two-thirds of Malaysian manufacturers need up to two years to return to pre-pandemic levels — survey
Pandemic-hit Malaysian manufacturers post record slump in first half
34.2 pct of manufacturers surveyed believe business can sustain for more than 12 months
Almost half of manufacturers plan 30% job cuts by year-end — FMM-MIER survey
FMM: Measures in Covid-19 Bill ‘falls short’ of requests by manufacturers
Not enough protection in Covid-19 bill, say manufacturers
Covid-19 financing bill not comprehensive, says FMM
‘Bill helpful but some details need to be ironed out’
COVID-19 financing bill not all-encompassing - FMM
Covid-19 Financing Bill not all-encompassing, says Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
RUU Langkah-Langkah Sementara bagi Pembiayaan Kerajaan (COVID-19) 2020 tidak merangkumi semua - FMM
FMM wants 1 more year to comply with new housing standards for workers
Act 446: Manufacturing industry seeks more time to undertake compliance adjustments
FMM wants more time to implement workers' housing, amenities provision
Manufacturing sector seeks more time to meet compliance
Act 446: Manufacturing industry seeks more time to undertake compliance adjustments
Subsidi Upah 2.0 bantu kekal perniagaan, pekerjaan - FMM
Wage subsidy programme extension helps sustain businesses - FMM
Extension of wage subsidy programme helps sustain businesses, employees — FMM
Cash-strapped businesses praise govt aid 2.0
FMM proposes corporate, individual income tax waivers for 2020, 2021 to reduce Covid-19 impact
FMM proposes corporate, individual income tax waivers for 2020, 2021
FMM proposes income tax waivers for this year and 2021
FMM proposes corporate, individual income tax waivers for 2020, 2021
Belanjawan 2021 hidupkan semula ekonomi Malaysia: FMM
Tax system should be more competitive, says manufacturers group
Budget 2021 to help drive business development and ease financial stress, says FMM
Local manufacturers commend 2021 Budget for protecting people, businesses
FMM: RCEP to contribute significantly to Malaysian companies
RCEP beri sumbangan ketara kepada syarikat-syarikat di Malaysia - FMM
RCEP to help attract foreign companies coming into Asean
FMM sokong laksana semula GST
FMM hits out at new proposed condition for foreign worker intake
FMM welcomes reintroduction of GST, but calls for improvement over previous system
FMM welcomes govt’s initiative to study GST reinstatement
FMM in favour of stricter SOP
Another MCO will lead to collapse of businesses, warns manufacturers
Another MCO will kill more businesses, warns SME Association
Another MCO will kill more businesses, warns SME Association
Lebih banyak PKS 'gulung tikar' jika PKP sekali lagi
FMM concerned businesses will collapse if another MCO implemented
Another MCO will collapse businesses, warns FMM
Industry relieved no full lockdown - FMM
FMM relieved five economic sectors allowed to operate under new MCO, but seeks more details
Kebenaran sektor penting beroperasi seiring permintaan pengilang - FMM
FMM lauds emergency measure that does not impede business operations
MITI's list of essential services assures manufacturers — FMM
FMM calls for govt to allow certain manufacturing sectors to continue operating
Manufacturers acknowledge state of emergency
MITI’s list of essential services assures manufacturers- FMM
FMM urges government to expand COVID-19 Act to include trading, logistics sectors
FMM urges govt to expand Covid-19 act to include trading, logistics sectors
Timely relief for business fraternity
Manufacturers welcome Permai aid package, but want more expansion and extension
FMM urges govt to expand Covid-19 act to include trading, logistics sectors
Manufacturers urge govt to extend Wage Subsidy Programme 3.0 by three months
FMM warns industries to tighten SOPs or face another full-scale lockdown
FMM tells members to tighten SOPs at workplace, workers' quarters to help fight Covid-19
Malaysia’s economic organisation FMM, calls its members to help break Covid-19 chain
Perlu langkah lebih berkesan tangani COVID-19, elak PKP sepenuhnya - FMM
Clean up your act or face disaster, FMM tells industry
FMM hails govt's national Covid-19 vaccination programme
FMM calls on govt to streamline enforcement efforts
FMM gesa kerajaan selaras usaha penguatkuasaan PKP
FMM: Open up more economic sectors; many businesses under duress
Vaccination program needs planning, consider foreign workers: FMM
FMM calls govt to streamline MCO enforcement efforts
FMM commends government on National Immunisation Programme
Vaksin beri nafas baharu pemulihan ekonomi Malaysia - FMM
Aktiviti perkilangan mulai meningkat separuh kedua 2020
Production costs expected to rise as manufacturers’ activity outlook remain cautious — FMM-MIER survey
Manufacturers cautious on 1H outlook, FMM-MIER survey says
FMM submits wishlist to MOF, Miti on manufacturing business sustainability
Malaysian manufacturers submit wishlists to finance and trade ministries on business sustainability
FMM grateful wishlist realised
‘Pemerkasa to further drive recovery’
FMM submits wish lists to MoF, MITI on manufacturing business sustainability
FMM gesa pembekuan pengambilan pekerja asing ditarik balik
FMM: Letting workers of certain sectors cut line for vaccination a good move
FMM calls on government to lift foreign workers recruitment freeze
Lift freeze on migrant workers to help us recover, says FMM
FMM gesa pembekuan pengambilan pekerja asing ditarik balik
FMM appeals to government to lift freeze on foreign worker recruitment to support business recovery
FMM calls on government to lift foreign workers recruitment freeze
FMM urges govt to expedite ratification process for RCEP and CPTPP to aid recovery
Ratify trade pacts fast to help with recovery, FMM tells govt
Expedite ratification of CPTPP, RCEP to assist business recovery - FMM
Perjanjian perdagangan serantau pulih rantaian bekalan
Eurocham, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers to form task force to revive Malaysia-EU FTA
EUROCHAM, FMM tubuh pasukan khas hidupkan semula FTA
Two minds over full-scale MCO
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers latest to reject total lockdown as Covid-19 response, moots tougher enforcement
Kerajaan perlu kekal dengan model PKP 2.0: FMM
Persatuan pekilang gesa SOP ketat, bukan sekatan penuh
Accelerate Covid-19 vaccine roll-out through parallel implementation at private hospitals — FMM
Promoting SME growth through FTA
Promote growth of SMEs post COVID-19 through CPTPP, says FMM
FMM urges govt to allow import, export activities during lockdown
FMM urges govt to allow import, export activities during lockdown
Kerajaan perlu bantu industri terjejas akibat sekatan penuh - FMM
FMM calls for govt to allow import, export during total lockdown
FMM: Govt must urgently support industries during this crucial period
Allow import, export activities during lockdown — FMM
FMM: PEMERKASA Plus timely but falls short of business sector’s expectations
PEMERKASA+ may not be enough to bear brunt of lockdown, say economists
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers urges govt to inject RM200b stimulus package to assist SME manufacturers
FMM says RM200b govt stimulus package needed to help businesses survive extended lockdown
FMM: Two-week lockdown extension could devastate industries
Govt needs to unveil RM200 bln stimulus package to assist SME manufacturers -- FMM
Syor suntik RM200 bilion selamatkan industri, PKS - FMM
SMEs plead for certain non-essential sectors to operate
RM200bil stimulus package needed for SME manufacturers
FMM lauds govt’s efforts to expedite immunisation for manufacturing sector through PIKAS
Persatuan pekilang sambut baik Pikas, saran unit vaksinasi bergerak
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers urges members to take part in industry Covid-19 immunisation programme
Ahli FMM digesa sertai PIKAS
FMM urges firms to opt for Model One vaccination
Announce sectors allowed under Phase 2 early, says FMM
FMM reiterates call for more govt assistance
FMM: Move to Phase Two of FMCO after June 28, allow more economic sectors to operate
Segera masuk Fasa 2 sebaik Fasa 1 berakhir, kata FMM
Lanjutan PKP penuh akan jejas sektor perkilangan - FMM
Move ‘immediately’ into Phase 2 once Phase 1 ends, FMM tells govt
FMM proposes targeted lockdown to break chain of Covid-19 infections
Factories being unfairly blamed for rise in cases, says FMM
FMM cadang fasa kawalan pergerakan bersasar untuk putuskan rantaian COVID-19
High time to review essential sectors list, govt urged
FMM: PEMULIH is timely for businesses to survive
Firma besar turut perlukan moratorium
Pemulih lacks initiative to help businesses, say industry players
Kilang bukan punca utama jangkitan, kata FMM
FMM urges govt to extend loan moratorium to all companies, energy discounts to manufacturers
Manufacturers group proposes targeted lockdown to break chain of Covid-19 infections
Review conditions to enter Phase 2 of national recovery plan, says FMM
FMM: Prolonged and indefinite Phase 1 of National Recovery Plan will 'kill' manufacturing industry
Worried FMM proposes nine-pronged strategy to save manufacturers
Sektor pembuatan berisiko rugi lebih besar
Speedier vaccination now, FMM tells govt
Government must review thresholds of NRP, says FMM
Don’t punish factories for minor oversights, says FMM
FMM urges enforcement agencies to take more educational approach as anxiety builds among companies over SOP compliance
'Timbang rasalah sikit, jangan terus denda' - FMM
National Recovery Plan controls FMM expects to take educational enforcement against manufacturers
Factories not main source of Covid infection: FMM
Struggling manufacturers seek empathy from enforcers
Only 6% of Covid-19 cases linked to factories, say manufacturers
Most Covid-19 cases are sporadic, not from manufacturing sector, says FMM
FMM clears misconception on Covid-19 cases factory clusters
Factories shutdown risks devastating economic impact: FMM
Manufacturers say media reports about workplace clusters mislead public to blame factories for Malaysia’s rising Covid-19 infections
Tutup kilang bukan penyelesaian wajar tangani Covid-19 - FMM
Persatuan pekilang dakwa, salah tanggapan kilang jadi sumber jangkitan utama
Allow non-essential manufacturers to open
Allow non-essential industries to open at 50% capacity, pleads FMM
FMM calls for non-essential sectors to reopen at 50% capacity
FMM hopes govt allows non-essential sectors to resume at 50% capacity
Benarkan sektor bukan perlu beroperasi dengan kapasiti 50 peratus - FMM
FMM hopes govt allows non-essential sector to resume at 50 pct capacity
FMM hopes govt allows non-essential sector to resume at 50 pct capacity
FMM gesa sektor ekonomi dibuka ikut kadar vaksinasi
FMM calls for opening of the economy based in the level of vaccination in companies
FMM calls for opening of economy based on level of vaccination in companies
FMM calls for opening of the economy based on the level of Covid-19 vaccination in companies
FMM: Open all economic sectors immediately
FMM calls for opening of the economy based on the level of vaccination in companies
Allow economic sectors to reopen based on company’s vaccination rate: FMM
Groups welcome reopening of 11 economic sectors but urge government to allow all businesses to operate
Expect business activity to plummet till year end, says FMM
Sharp decline in business activity in 1H21
Business activity in Malaysia plunged in first half of 2021 amid lockdowns, survey finds
Malaysian manufacturers expect weaker sales and higher cost ahead, says poll
Aktiviti perniagaan merosot enam bulan pertama 2021
CPTPP ratification helps
FMM: CPTPP ratification to help Malaysian exporters secure market access
CPTPP a means to economic recovery, says FMM
Pengesahan CPTPP bantu pengeksport Malaysia
12MP to ensure manufacturing remains as growth driver
12th Malaysia Plan targets achievable if govt, business sector work together, say manufacturers
12MP targets achievable via govt, business sector collaboration — FMM
Budget 2022 holistic, strong emphasis on MSME - MIDF
MIDF Research: Budget 2022 holistic, strong emphasis on micro, small and medium enterprises
Budget 2022 holistic, strong emphasis on MSMEs - MIDF
Soh Thian Lai re-elected FMM president for 2021-2023 term
Soh Thian Lai re-elected FMM President for 2021-2023 term
FMM: M'sia needs to replenish over 600,000 foreign workers by 2022 to overcome current acute manpower shortage that could derail its economic recovery
FMM: Manufacturing sector needs 600,000 foreign workers
600,000 migrant workers needed next year, says FMM
FMM says reopening of foreign worker recruitment will assist recovery of businesses, economy
Recruitment of foreign workers will aid economic recovery -FMM
FMM hargai tindakan pantas kerajaan
Include us in SOP talks on foreign workers, says FMM
FMM says reopening of foreign workers recruitment will assist recovery of businesses, economy
FMM says reopening of foreign workers' recruitment will assist recovery
Covid-19: Proposed RM1mil maximum compound over breach of SOP will derail economic recovery efforts, says business community
FMM gesa kerajaan tangguh pindaan akta penyakit
Shelve proposed changes to Act 342 to save economy, says FMM
FMM urges ministry to shelve proposed amendments to Act 342
FMM urges govt to shelve proposed Act 342 amendments, move away from 'extreme and threatening measures'
RCEP implementation timely to assist business recovery – FMM
Pelaksanaan RCEP tepat pada masa
RCEP implementation timely to assist business recovery - FMM
FMM: Critical to develop foreign worker recruitment policy and system
Critical to develop foreign worker recruitment policy and system — FMM
Malaysia perlu bangunkan dasar, sistem ambil pekerja asing
Critical to develop foreign worker recruitment policy and system - FMM
GST berupaya kukuhkan semula ekonomi negara
FMM asks govt to prioritise economic recovery, welcomes GST reinstatement
FMM asks govt to prioritise economic recovery, welcomes GST come-back
FMM asks govt to prioritise economic recovery, welcomes GST reinstatement
Reviving GST will boost economic recovery, says FMM
FMM rejects RM1,500 minimum wage, says pay rise must be gradual
FMM worried about sharp increase in minimum wage
FMM ready to support gradual increase in minimum wage
Reopen borders to push recovery, manufacturers tell Putrajaya
Rights group hails proposal for open recruitment of foreign workers
FMM: Manufacturing sector poised for further recovery in 1H22
FMM: Manufacturing sector poised for further recovery in 1H2022
FMM: Transition to endemic phase set to bolster businesses, economy
FMM: Transition to Endemic Phase set to bolster businesses, economy
FMM welcomes road to endemicity
FMM: Transition to Endemic Phase set to bolster businesses, economy
FMM asks govt to reconsider minimum wage implementation
Kaji semula pelaksanaan gaji minimum - FMM
FMM rayu kerajaan pertimbang semula pelaksanaan gaji minimum
Manufacturers express disappointment over jump in minimum wage
FMM appeals the govt to reconsider implementation of immediate minimum wage increase
Minimum wage: FMM urges progressive adjustment instead of lump-sum increase
FMM appeals the government to reconsider implementation of immediate minimum wage increase
Ex-Con can fill labour shortage
FMM: Low approval rate for foreign labour applications a major challenge to economy’s recovery
FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers' application process
FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers application process
FMM harap proses mohon pekerja asing lebih jelas, konsisten
FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers application process
FMM calls for greater clarity on low approval rate of foreign worker applications
FMM: Immediate increase in minimum wage may reverse business recovery
FMM bimbang kenaikan gaji minimum jejas pemulihan perniagaan
Immediate increase in minimum wage may reverse business recovery - FMM
Immediate increase in minimum wage may reverse business recovery -- FMM
FMM welcomes strengthening of US-Malaysian investment ties via IPEF
FMM welcomes further strengthening of investment ties with US through IPEF
FMM lauds US-led IPEF
Pengilang tidak setuju rancangan Putrajaya hantar pekerja mahir ke Jepun
FMM expresses concern over govt's plan to export skilled Malaysians to Japan
FMM expresses concern over govt's plan to export skilled Malaysians to Japan
Concerns over sending skilled workers to Japan
Manufacturers concerned over export of skilled workers to Japan
FMM concerned about plan to ‘export’ skilled Malaysians
FMM backs planned reintroduction of GST to support economic revival
FMM sokong laksana semula GST, syor peratusan lebih rendah
499 businesses support GST reintroduction - FMM
GST fairer, more transparent than SST, says FMM
499 perniagaan sokong pengenalan semula GST: FMM
FMM urges Putrajaya to consult all stakeholders prior to GST reintroduction
FMM rayu moratorium bagi surcaj ICPT tenaga
FMM reiterates call for moratorium on ICPT surcharge for electricity
Rayu moratorium surcaj ICPT tenaga
FMM reiterates call for moratorium on ICPT surcharge for electricity
FMM asks govt to reconsider its appeal
FMM appeals for moratorium on power surcharge until 1H2023
FMM harap pertimbang rayuan moratorium ICPT separuh kedua 2022
FMM welcomes govt's decision to maintain the cost of electricity
FMM hails govt’s decision to absorb fuel price increase
FMM welcomes govt’s decision to maintain the cost of electricity
FMM sambut baik keputusan kerajaan kekal kos elektrik
FMM sambut baik keputusan kerajaan kekal kos elektrik
FMM welcomes Putrajaya’s decision to absorb cost of fuel price amounting to RM5.8 bln
Kuota 80:20 pekerja tempatan asing ditangguh sementara
Business community welcomes deferment of 80:20 local-foreign ruling
Business community welcomes deferment of 80:20 ratio for foreign workers
FMM sokong tangguh pelaksanaan nisbah 80:20 kuota pekerja tempatan dan asing
Industries laud deferment of 80:20 worker ruling
FMM: Ratify CPTPP at the earliest date possible
FMM: CPTPP must be ratified at the earliest date possible
Ratifikasi CPTPP awal akan pacu pemulihan - FMM
Trade deal can speed up economic recovery if ratified early, says FMM
FMM: Ratify CPTPP at earliest date possible to further contribute to Malaysia’s pandemic recovery
FMM: Do not delay foreign worker approval, continue with current procedure
Don’t disrupt foreign worker applications, says FMM
Jangan lewatkan kelulusan pekerja asing, kata FMM
FMM reiterates call for current foreign worker application procedure to be maintained
Jangan lewatkan kelulusan pekerja asing - FMM
FMM survey finds most manufacturers prefer GST [NSTTV]
FMM: Manufacturing sector to remain in cautious mode in 2H 2022 - Survey
FMM: Manufacturing sector to remain cautious for the rest of 2022
FMM urges members to prepare for tough 2023
FMM: Labour woes cost manufacturing RM50b in first 8 months of 2022
Good support for GST comeback
FMM: Implementation of CPTPP is timely for Malaysian businesses to recover
FMM: Pelaksanaan CPTPP tepat pada masanya bagi pulihkanperniagaan Malaysia
FMM: “Find ways to reduce smoking prevalence rather than resorting to tobacco GEG”
Manufacturers call on Govt to view tobacco GEG law holistically, warn of domino effect on businesses
FMM warns of ‘domino effect’ of GEG bill
Manufacturers laud Budget 2023’s focus on rakyat, but call for more business recovery support
2% cut in tax rate will help micro SMEs, says business chamber
FMM, Samenta applaud Anwar's appointment, urge new govt to revitalise economy
FMM, Samenta want reforms, support for businesses and quick setting up of cabinet
Komuniti perniagaan berharap Anwar segera bentuk Kabinet
Any attempt to withdraw from CPTPP would have grave opportunity costs, shake investor confidence, says FMM
FMM: Malaysia cannot withdraw from CPTPP
Manufacturing sector may face downturn next year amid external challenges, says FMM
FMM calls on SMEs to adopt Industry 4.0 to everage global market
FMM warns manufacturers may face downturn in first quarter of next year
FMM warns manufacturers may face downturn in 1Q of next year
FMM's Soh warns manufacturers may face downturn in 1Q2023, 10 years too long for 5G infrastructure
Listen to stakeholders, industry players tell Anwar's new cabinet
FMM pledges to work with new Cabinet to revive Malaysian economy
Ensure integrity and efficient service delivery, FMM tells Cabinet
Industry players would like measures and policies based on four key principles
FMM urges govt to set up to RM2 bln ESG Fund to assist MSMEs in ESGjourney
FMM seru kerajaan wujudkan dana ESG RM2 bilion
FMM's Soh urges Govt to set up to RM2b fund to assist MSMEs in ESG journey
FMM proposes RM2b fund to assist SMEs in ESG journey
FMM appeals for a more gradual electricity tariff surcharge increase
FMM appeals for more gradual electricity tariff surcharge increase
Persekutuan pekilang rayu kenaikan surcaj elektrik beransur-ansur
FMM appeals for more gradual electricity tariff surcharge increase
FMM appeals for more gradual electricity tariff surcharge increase
Sistem pengurusan pekerja asing perlu kekal bawah KSM - FMM
One-stop centre for foreign workers now under Home Affairs Ministry's purview, says Sivakumar
FMM criticises government’s flip-flop on foreign worker management policy
FMM slams flip-flop over placement of one-stop centre
FMM calls on govt to revert to single agency to handle foreign workersemployment
FMM calls on govt to revert to single agency to handle foreign workers employment
FMM calls on govt to revert to single agency to handle foreign workers employment
FMM hopes to see greater R&D incentives in Budget 2023
Manufacturers’ federation hopes to see greater R&D incentives in Budget 2023
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers hopes to see greater R&D incentives in Budget 2023
FMM urges greater innovation incentives in Budget 2023
FMM hopes to see greater R&D incentives in Budget 2023
FMM hopes to see greater R&D incentives in 2023 Budget
Inisiatif inovasi, R&D industri di Malaysia perlu terus disokong - FMM
Bring back GST in 2024, says FMM
FMM: “Reintroduce GST in 2024 to accelerate economic growth”
Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country's debt dilemma - FMM
Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country's debt dilemma: FMM
FMM: Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country’s debt dilemma
Bring back GST next year to boost economy, FMM urges Putrajaya
Kembalikan GST pada 2024, kata FMM
FMM welcomes govt's move to streamline foreign labour recruitment process
FMM: Only one single ministry as custodian of foreign worker management, please
FMM Concerned On The Lack Of A Single Ministry To Manage One Level Approval Base For Foreign Worker Recruitment
FMM repeats call for a single ministry to manage foreign workers
FMM welcomes IIRP extension
FMM welcomes government announcement on easing of hiring rules forforeign workers
FMM welcomes government announcement on easing of hiring rules for foreign workers
FMM welcomes government announcement on easing of hiring rules for foreign workers
FMM welcomes easing of hiring rules for foreign workers
FMM says Trans-Pacific Partnership already benefiting M'sian exporters
CPTPP already benefiting Malaysian exporters, says FMM
FMM: Greater openness in govt administration vital to achieve economic growth
FMM calls for greater openness in govt administration to ensure public trust, collaboration
Keterbukaan dalam pentadbiran kerajaan penting untuk capai pertumbuhanekonomi - FMM
FMM welcomes foreign worker hiring initiative to meet urgent labour needs
Pekerja asing: Tak perlu khuatir kelonggaran 6 bulan pada majikan - FMM
FMM welcomes foreign worker hiring initiative to meet urgent needs
FMM welcomes foreign worker hiring initiative to meet urgent labour needs
FMM Calls for Overhaul Trade Policies
Malaysia still a relevant investment gateway despite challenges: FMM
FMM questions govt involving private sector in TVET programme
FMM questions need for special committee to look into TVET mismatch
TVET should be led by single agency, new policy needs clarity, says FMM
FMM: Why the need for TVET cabinet committee when there is National TVET Council?
FMM backs PM’s call to cease use of foreign worker recruitment agents at source country
Malaysian manufacturers back PM’s call to cease use of foreign worker recruitment agents at source country
Reactivation of PEMUDAH crucial to strengthen public-private sectors partnership
Malaysian manufacturers back PM’s call to cease use of foreign worker recruitment agents at source country
FMM: Govt must act swiftly to enhance SMEs competitiveness
Budget 2023 must prioritise SME competitivity, says manufacturers’ group
FMM: Govt must act swiftly to enhance SMEs' competitiveness
FMM: Govt must act swiftly to enhance SMEs' competitiveness
FMM: Revised Budget 2023 lacks support for manufacturing
IR4.0 adoption crucial for SMEs to remain relevant
Survey reveals moderating manufacturing outlook for 1H 2023 -- FMM
FMM says 77% of M'sian manufacturers not utilising RCEP, CPTPP agreements yet
Survey reveals moderating manufacturing outlook for 1H 2023 - FMM
FMM survey: Sector to soften in 1H23
Cautious outlook remains for manufacturing sector in first half of 2023
FMM CALLS FOR RESUMPTION OF FOREIGN WORKER QUOTAAPPLICATION, APPROVALS
FMM Calls For Resumption Of Foreign Worker Quota Application, Approvals
FMM gesa supaya permohonan, kelulusan kuota pekerja asing disambung semula
Govt hasty in freezing foreign worker applications, says FMM
FMM calls for resumption of foreign worker quota application, approvals
Freezing approvals for foreign workers will affect productivity, govt told
FREEZING OF FOREIGN WORKERS’ APPLICATIONS WILL AFFECT THE COUNTRY’SPRODUCTIVITY -- FMM
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers: Freezing of foreign workers’ applications will affect the country’s productivity
FMM: Nation not ready for food security as mismatch exists between graduate skills and industry needs
FMMI, ILO TO DEVELOP SECTOR SKILLS STRATEGY FOR FOOD PROCESSINGINDUSTRY
FMM to work with Chinese trade council, chamber of commerce to boost cooperation
FMM AKAN BEKERJASAMA DENGAN CHINA DALAM PELBAGAI BIDANG
FMM to work with Chinese trade council, chamber of commerce to boost cooperation
FMM To Work With China’s Commerce And Trade Units To Bolster Cooperation
FMM akan bekerjasama dengan China dalam pelbagai bidang
Employers not in favour of increasing EPF contributions, says FMM
FMM not in favour in increasing employers’ EPF contribution
Mandating higher EPF contribution could be detrimental, says FMM
FMM against proposal to increase employers’ EPF contribution
FMM calls on govt to end duplicate training programmes
Malaysia’s Tier 2 Watch List status boosts trade prospects, says FMM
Elevation to tier 2 watch list of US human trafficking report paves way for better access to international markets
Malaysia’s upgrade on US trafficking list gives better access to international markets, says FMM
ELEVATION TO TIER 2 WATCH LIST OF US HUMAN TRAFFICKING REPORT PAVES WAYFOR BETTER ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS -- FMM
Review blanket freeze on all new foreign workers, FMM tells govt
FMM lauds Madani Economy for advancing manufacturing sector’s instrumental role
FMM lauds Madani Economy framework for advancing manufacturing sector’s instrumental role
FMM SAMBUT BAIK EKONOMI MADANI UNTUK MEMAJUKAN SEKTOR PEMBUATAN
FMM URGES GOVT TO SET UP MADANI COUNCIL TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION
FMM: Proposed new council will ensure economic framework under unity govt is implemented properly
Stability vital to boost investor confidence, says FMM
FMM says NIMP 2030 will provide right ecosystem for Malaysia's transformation into high-tech industrialised nation
NIMP 2030 instrumental in supporting Madani Economy framework
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers: NIMP 2030 instrumental in supporting Madani economy framework
Rising Costs of Doing Business in Malaysia: FMM Survey Reveals 1H 2023 Challenges
FMM survey shows manufacturing activities to remain moderate in 2H2023
Manufacturers' cost of doing business spiked by up to 20% in 1H2023 — FMM survey
Manufacturing sector to remain lacklustre in second half, says FMM
FMM: Manufacturing sector to slow further 1H23, cautious about rest of the year
GOVT COMMITTED TO ATTAINING POSITIVE EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN FDI AND DDI, SAYS ANWAR
Govt committed to attaining positive equilibrium between FDI and DDI, says Anwar
Kerajaan usaha capai keseimbangan pelaburan asing, domestik - Anwar
Budget 2024: reshaping the economy with specific support for manufacturing – Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
FMM gives the thumbs-up
FMM hails Budget 2024 as 'well-balanced, prudent and forward-thinking', but disappointed it did not address sluggish trade growth
RM200 MLN ALLOCATION IN BUDGET 2024 WILL DRIVE NIMP2030 AS THE COUNTRV1S ENGINE FOR NEW GROWTH - FMM
Malaysia-Japan Economic Dialogue Boosts RM23.07 Billion Bilateral Trade Commitments
FDI from Japan to exceed US$30bil this year - Tengku Zafrul
FDI DARI JEPUN DIJANGKA CECAH LEBIH US$30 BILION TAHUN INI - TENGKU ZAFRUL
Progressive Wage Model pilot allows future fine-tuning, says FMM
Govt should engage with stakeholders first before electricity tariff adjustment, says FMM
FMM disappointed over non-reduction of ICPT surcharge for 1H2024
FMM criticises govt for maintaining non-domestic ICPT rates
FMM backs call for MOHR to handle migrant worker management
FMM setuju KSM jadi badan pengendali tunggal pekerja asing
FMM president lauds call for foreign worker management to be placed solely under MOHR
FMM advocates centralising foreign worker management for consistency, efficiency
FMM applauds govt’s Anti-Ali Baba Law
FMM: Anti-Ali Baba law critical to deal with high number of undocumented workers
FMM objects to fining bosses of duped migrants
FMM: Don't compound companies who fail to provide jobs for foreign workers without proper probe
Unfair to fine companies for unemployed foreign workers, says FMM
Manufacturers urged to source from Asean amid Red Sea crisis
FMM urges Malaysian shippers to refine strategies due to Red Sea crisis
Refine business strategies amidst Red Sea crisis, FMM tells shippers
FMM Urges Strategic Resilience As Malaysian Manufacturers Navigate Red Sea Shipping Crisis
Malaysian manufacturers group urges local shippers to refine strategies due to Red Sea crisis
FMM urges Malaysian shippers to refine strategies due to Red Sea crisis
Manufacturers question increase in foreign worker medical examination rates
FMM ‘disappointed’ over changes to foreign worker medical exams
FMM claims Fomema's new foreign workers' medical check-up structure will cost manufacturers RM124 mil a year
FMM raises alarm over Fomema’s hiked medical exam costs for foreign workers
FMM kesal kadar pemeriksaan perubatan pekerja asing dinaikkan
FMM urges authorities to suspend increase in rates, frequency of foreign worker medical exam requirement
FMM calls for suspension of annual foreign worker medical examination
FMM urges immediate halt to mandatory foreign worker medical exams: demand transparent stakeholder consultation
FMM: Suspend Feb 1, 2024 annual health screening rule for foreign workers until proper consultation
FMM calls for suspension of annual foreign worker medical examination
FMM: Suspend annual foreign worker medical exam until authorities can justify rationale in policy change
Manufacturers’ federation: Suspend implementation of annual foreign worker medical exam
Soh Thian Lai sworn in as FMM president for 2024-2025 term
Soh Thian Lai dilantik sebagai Presiden FMM untuk 2024-2025
Soh Thian Lai sworn in as FMM president for 2024-2025 term
SOH THIAN LAI SWORN IN AS FMM PRESIDENT FOR 2024-2025 TERM
Soh Thian Lai sworn in as FMM president for 2024-2025 term
Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai Re-elected as FMM President: Steering Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector into a New Era
FMM, HCCI INK MOU TO SUPPORT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN MALAYSIA, HUNGARY
FMM, overseas commerce chambers ink MoU to support industrial devt in M’sia, Hungary
Foreign worker intake deadline changes will leave manufacturers in the lurch, says FMM
Foreign worker intake deadline changes will leave manufacturers in the lurch, says FMM
Industry players shocked by foreign worker policy change, says FMM
FMM: Sudden change in foreign worker policy leaves industry in limbo
Strengthening cooperation between Malaysia, China
FMM berusaha perkukuh kerjasama antara Malaysia, China
FMM to appeal against govt’s flip-flop move on expiry date for foreign worker quota
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制造业渐入佳境 招聘活动料增加
FMM to appeal against govt’s flip-flop move on expiry date for foreign worker quota
FMM: Bank Negara's decision to hold OPR helps to contain costs
Survey: Employers hesitant of progressive wage, cautious of 2024
FMM sees moderate outlook for manufacturing sector in 1H2024
FMM SEES MODERATE OUTLOOK FOR MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN FIRST HALF OF YEAR
服务税上调“米已成炊” 半数厂商仍吁政府重启GST
FMM: Need to enhance business environment
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FMM urges members to heed BNM's call to support RM
FMM URGES MEMBERS TO HEED BNM'S CALL TO SUPPORT RINGGIT
FMM lauds Bank Negara's call for corporate bodies, investors to ensure more foreign exchange inflow
FMM mahu ahli ambil serius gesaan BNM bantu sokong ringgit
BNM told businesses to defer foreign investments, hedge investments abroad, says FMM
BNM told businesses to defer foreign investments, hedge investments abroad, says FMM
国行吁举国扶持令吉 FMM号召业者响应
FMM:“举国同心”扶持令吉 国行要商企推迟海外新投资
FMM stays cautious on Malaysia’s economic growth outlook amid wary consumer spending
FMM: Economy to grow at the lower end of 4-5pc target this year dragged by slower consumer spending
Malaysia’s economy poised for an export-led recovery, says Malaysian manufacturers group
Malaysian economy poised for export-led recovery — FMM
FMM Forecasts Export-Led Recovery For Malaysian Economy In 2024
Nation’s economy set for export-led recovery, says FMM
Mida to create robust, sustainable economic environment to attract investments
Businesses in a bind over safety
Changes to foreign worker policy damaging to manufacturers, says FMM
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