Socso: Over RM300 mln in benefit claims paid out this year
ALOR GAJAH, Aug 25 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has paid out more than RM319.4 million in benefit claims to eligible contributors nationwide from...
SMEs face most problems complying with Workers Housing Act
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 25 — Most of the employers having problems complying with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446)...
Dewan Negara passes Housewife Social Safety Bill 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The Dewan Negara passed the Housewife Social Safety Bill 2022 yesterday. When winding up the debate on the Bill, Deputy...
Dewan Rakyat passes Housewives’ Social Security Bill 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Housewives’ Social Security Bill 2022 which is hoped would be able to guarantee the...
Employees can apply for flexible work arragements, says deputy minister
ALOR SETAR, June 24 — Employees in the country who want to work on a flexible basis can apply for Flexible Working Arrangements (FWA) with...
Employers with less than five workers given minimum wage exemption till year’s end
ALOR SETAR, May 12 — Employers with less than five workers have been exempted from the implementation of the Minimum Wage Order (PGM) 2022 until...
Dewan Negara passes Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The Senate today passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021, which among others, deals with the increase of maternity leave from...
4,661 complaints against employers for non-payment and late payment of salaries
KANGAR, Feb 18 — The Human Resource Ministry (KSM) has received a total of 4,661 complaints against employers for non-payment and late payment of salaries...
Socso allocates RM3.57 mln to raise OSH awareness
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has allocated RM3.57 million in financial assistance to carry out activities to raise awareness level...
Socso channels nearly RM630 million through employment insurance scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has channeled financial assistance amounting to RM629.2 million through the Employees Insurance Scheme (EIS) since...
No plan to abolish recruitment system for domestic helpers — Awang Hashim
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The government has no plan to abolish the existing recruitment and placement system for domestic helpers, but will instead refine...
Malaysians seeking work overseas advised to use licensed employment agencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Malaysians seeking to work overseas are advised to engage employment agencies licensed to recruit workers. Deputy Human Resource Minister Datuk...