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Malaysia Launches TURAP to Simplify Hiring, Cut Costs

4/16/2026

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Malaysia plans The Universal Recruitment Advanced Platform (TURAP) by Bestinet to enable direct hiring and reduce middlemen fees.
Human Resources Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan says discussions are ongoing and he sees no issue adopting the system.
Aminul Islam, founder of Bestinet, denied allegations of contributing to high recruitment fees and aims for TURAP to boost Malaysia's international standing, targeting a Nobel Peace Prize by 2027.

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Malaysia plans The Universal Recruitment Advanced Platform (TURAP) by Bestinet to enable direct hiring and reduce middlemen fees.
Human Resources Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan says discussions are ongoing and he sees no issue adopting the system.
Aminul Islam, founder of Bestinet, denied allegations of contributing to high recruitment fees and aims for TURAP to boost Malaysia's international standing, targeting a Nobel Peace Prize by 2027.