KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — The Human Resources Ministry (KSM) must consider the views of employee unions, especially in implementing the Progressive Wage Policy, said Cuepacs president Datuk Adnan Mat.
The views and involvement of workers’ representatives are important to ensure all policies formulated are in line with Malaysia’s current working environment.
“Cuepacs welcomes and fully supports the initiative and initial direction that has been set by Human Resource Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, which will strengthen welfare, improve skills, and increase employee productivity,” he said in a statement today.
Adnan said the plans outlined by KSM align with what the unions are fighting for, especially to enable workers in the country to get more dignified and fairer salaries.
Yesterday, Sim said the ministry will take immediate steps to implement the Progressive Wage Policy pilot project.
For this purpose, they will closely collaborate with the Economy Ministry to ensure the project’s success and other efforts to bring labour market reforms.
— Bernama
