Malaysia is set to revolutionize its foreign worker recruitment process with the introduction of a new digital hiring platform, as reported by ProPakistani on February 9, 2026. The initiative, spearheaded by Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, aims to eliminate the need for private recruitment agents, thereby reducing hiring costs and minimizing worker exploitation. The platform will enable direct connections between employers and foreign job seekers, featuring virtual interviews and AI-powered translation services to address language barriers. This move is expected to significantly decrease the exorbitant recruitment fees that currently range from US$5,000 to US$8,000, which far exceed international labor guidelines. The platform is designed to ensure that foreign workers fully understand their job terms before arriving in Malaysia, thus preventing situations where workers find themselves in conditions different from what was promised.