A labour problem – comfort zones and media mischief phenomena
One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man. – Elbert Hubbard, American writer, artist and philosopher In my previous articles, in Part 1 and Part 2, I discussed two main reasons why we, not just in Malaysia, but in many places in the […]
Construction sector face supply chain and labour woes
KUCHING: The construction industry in Sarawak has seen a considerable easing of the shortage of workers, but the industry still faces a tight labour supply. Sarawak Master Builders Federation president James Ha Tung Ing said the industry is expected to face a temporary labour shortage from April to June during the upcoming Hari Raya and […]
Consider manpower from other countries, suggests Soppoa
KUCHING: To address labour shortage, Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) has suggested to the Sarawak government that manpower from India, Timor, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka be roped in. Association chairman Eric Kiu Kwong Seng said this during a courtesy call on Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) […]
Enhance locals’ skills to address labour shortage
MIRI: Despite the fact that government projects and the oil palm sector are rapidly increasing, the state still faces a shortage of manpower, which is considered to be hampering related activities, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari, who spoke at the Raya-Gawai 2022 event and the launch of Taman […]
CM receives visit from Soppoa delegation
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from a Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) delegation led by its chairman Eric Kiu Kwong Seng at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on Tuesday (Feb 8). Soppoa took the opportunity to share some of challenges faced by the Sarawak […]
Labour shortage in oil palm industry more harmful than price drop
KUALA LUMPUR: Labour shortage is more detrimental to both estates and smallholders in Malaysia’s oil palm industry than a global price drop, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) study. The institute said a 30 per cent reduction of labour from the current level would see production fall by half, and a further of 80 […]
Minister urges locals to fill void left by foreign workers in plantations
KUALA LUMPUR: In the quest to offset the shortage of workers in the plantation and commodity sectors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali has called on locals to fill the void left by foreign workers. He said the shortage of manpower in the plantation and […]
Association welcomes move to issue temporary work permits for undocumented migrants
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to issue temporary work permits to illegal foreign workers will assist plantation players and smallholders in cushioning the labour shortage impact, which is resulting in 20-30 per cent potential production not being realised. The Malaysian Palm Oil Association said by resolving this particular issue, it shall allow the industry to […]
