FMM Penang Workshop: Budget 2026 Updates & Recent IRB Developments

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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 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: 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

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

物流业开征服务税近80%厂商或涨价！

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

SinChew.com.my - "Business Situation Survey Report for the Second Half of 2023"

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

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

Date	:	January 19, 2026
Time	:	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Venue	:	Seberang Jaya - FMM Penang
Country	:	Malaysia