The directive comes as Malaysia seeks to streamline the management and recruitment of foreign workers amid continued labour demand across several industries.
While the ILO expects many jobs to be transformed rather than eliminated outright, the Philippines’ concentration of service-sector and outsourcing roles leaves its workforce particularly exposed to automation.
Lau said more than 300 relevant job opportunities had been identified for affected employees across close to 30 companies.
Tolentino also expressed disappointment over the issuance of the TRO but stressed that he respects the judicial process.
Yap will lead efforts to strengthen Singapore’s manufacturing ecosystem and support member companies as they navigate changing business and workforce requirements.
