{
  "id": 2477306,
  "title": "Permohonan penggajian pekerja asing kini dibuat sepenuhnya dalam talian",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/permohonan-penggajian-pekerja-asing-kini-dibuat-sepenuhnya-dalam",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-22T01:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/22/permohonan-penggajian-pekerja-asing-kini-dibuat-sepenuhnya-dalam-talian"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The process of applying for employment authorization for foreign workers is now entirely conducted online through the Foreign Worker Central Management System (FWCMS), starting today, replacing the previous manual or in-person application method. The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) announced that this shift aims to minimize employers' need to visit government offices repeatedly, reduce waiting times, and streamline the overall process, adhering to management and efficiency. However, the digitalization of the process does not imply an increase in the requirements for foreign workers' wages. All applications still need to undergo scrutiny, legal checks, eligibility criteria, wage standards, and verification by the relevant Immigration Department (AKS). According to a statement, the application process begins with employers receiving preliminary approval to pay foreign workers under Section 60K of the Labor Act 1955, leading to the issuance of a Conditional Employment Certificate (CEC), which can be obtained within 14 days if the application is complete and meets the specified criteria. Employers can access FWCMS via the website www.fwcms.com.my. Meanwhile, Kesuma clarified that this approach simplifies employers' application process by facilitating quota release distribution through the system, particularly for the restaurant industry, as announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on July 24. In this case, 5,000 quota slots for foreign workers, involving 1,033 employers, are currently being processed for approval. The Ministry recommends employers who have undergone selection or plan to submit a new application to complete the process through FWCMS. The ministry also hinted at developing an 'Asyraf Transit Center for Foreign Workers' to manage congestion at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Immigration Department, which is being piloted and will commence with a pilot project soon.",
  "summary": "Kementerian Sumber Manusia berkata pendigitalan proses terbabit tidak bermaksud syarat penggajian pekerja asing dilonggarkan.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Permohonan penggajian pekerja asing kini dibuat sepenuhnya dalam talian",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/permohonan-penggajian-pekerja-asing-kini-dibuat-sepenuhnya-dalam-2477376",
        "published": "2026-08-22T01:36:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}