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Malaysia's Home Ministry has escalated enforcement operations against foreign tourists exploiting social visit passes to conduct illegal business activities in Semporna, Sabah, with authorities conducting joint operations across multiple agencies to address security and economic concerns.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry is creating new laws to tackle rent-seeking and unfair business practices by foreign nationals, aiming to level the playing field for local enterprises and boost competitiveness.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the government does not interfere in port management appointments, including those of foreign nationals, as long as Malaysian ownership remains above 51 percent.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed a review of the e-invoice system and mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers, with possible postponement of both measures to ease pressure on traders and employers.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has fully digitised foreign worker quota approvals through the eQuota module, eliminating case-by-case decisions. The move follows a Cabinet restructuring that placed the Foreign Worker One-Stop Centre under KESUMA's direct control.