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New Manufacturing Investments Must Reduce Reliance On Foreign Workers -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- The government will ensure new investments in the manufacturing sector do not rely on foreign workers or manual labour, in line with efforts to transform the industry toward high value-added activities, automation, and digitalisation, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

99,000 Job Opportunities Created From Over RM200 Bln Investments In 1H 2026 -- MITI

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- A total of 99,030 job opportunities are expected to be created through 2,746 approved investment projects in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), opening up more opportunities for Malaysians to fill high-skilled jobs and enjoy better incomes.