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Additional 10,000 jobs in Malaysia!

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2 years ago

March 16, 2023

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In addition to the 10,000 job quota approved by the Malaysian Government, another quota of 10,000 jobs has been allocated for members of the security forces in Sri Lanka, Labor and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said yesterday (15) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo.

Speaking at an award ceremony to recognize foreign employment agencies, the minister said Sri Lanka is now looking for new destinations and Malaysia has become a unique destination.

“The previous Malaysian Government approved a quota of 10,000 jobs for us. In addition to this quota, the current Malaysian Government has given us more jobs starting from 10,000 and going up to 100,000. We were able to approve a quota for the members of the security sector in the country.”

“Meanwhile, we have made plans to move towards a monthly foreign remittance target of one billion dollars. Therefore, the goal and responsibility of directing the largest number of people to foreign jobs in history has been entrusted to the employment agencies. We as the government are focusing on the welfare of the migrant workers. Accordingly, we are working to provide many projects and facilities including daycare centers and hostels for the children of migrant workers,” he said.

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Maid at Keheliya’s residence, remanded

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6 hours ago

June 11, 2025

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Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today (June 11) ordered the remand of a woman who had worked as a maid at the private residence of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, until June 17.

She was remanded over the case involving the misuse of public funds through fraudulent appointments to the Ministry of Health.

The suspect, Nipuni Krishnajina Rajapaksha, a resident of Embilipitiya, was taken into custody by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on June 11, 2025.

According to CIABOC, she is believed to be connected to a broader investigation into the alleged misuse of government salaries and overtime allowances through false Health Ministry appointments.

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Ranil gives statement on Immunoglobulin Cabinet papers

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6 hours ago

June 11, 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this afternoon to provide a statement.

The statement was in relation to cabinet papers submitted by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella concerning the procurement of Human Immunoglobulin.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the CID at 3:00 PM and gave his statement over the course of approximately one hour.

The questioning focused on two cabinet papers presented on September 26 and October 25, 2022, which proposed the emergency purchase of Human Immunoglobulin and other medications.

The cabinet papers, submitted by Minister Rambukwella, cited a severe shortage of essential medicines in the country and emphasized the urgent need to procure additional stocks to prevent a worsening of the crisis.

(News1st)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by News1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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President AKD meets his German counterpart (Pics)

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6 hours ago

June 11, 2025

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who is currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, was warmly received today (June 11) by German President Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Upon his arrival at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, President Disanayake was welcomed with full state honours including a ceremonial Guard of Honour accorded by the German Armed Forces. The President also participated in the inspection of the military parade.

Following the official welcome ceremony, President Disanayake and President Steinmeier held bilateral discussions.

The bilateral talks focused on further strengthening economic and international relations between the two nations, with special attention given to enhancing cooperation in vocational training and the tourism industry.

(President’s Media Division)