US lifts import ban on glove maker Brightway
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The United States (US) has lifted a ban on Malaysian glove maker Brightway Group, allowing the firm to resume sales...
Malaysia committed to strengthening global partnerships on climate action
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 27 — Malaysia remains committed to working closely with international partners to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome in combating climate change and deforestation,...
Amendment of four laws on industrial relations reflects Malaysia’s commitment to CPTPP
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 26 — The amendment of four key industrial relations acts in Malaysia is the Malaysian government’s commitment to the Comprehensive and Progressive...
Malaysia’s participation in ILC shows commitment to uphold labour standards
PUTRAJAYA, 16 June — Malaysia’s participation at the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) held recently in Geneva, Switzerland, signifies the government’s dedication to elevating the...
Niosh ready to assist in addressing climate change challenges
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is ready to provide advisory and consultation services to assist the...
Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention
MANILA, Feb 23 — The Philippines is now the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, said the International...
Malaysian palm oil firms say they are not hiring from Bangladesh over recruitment concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Some of Malaysia’s largest palm oil producers are not hiring workers from Bangladesh because of concerns over exploitative practices during...
Employers must not ignore labour requirements despite relaxation plan
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — Employers should not ignore aspects related to labour standards even though relaxations are granted under the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan...
Amendments to Trade Unions Act to create mature, progressive trade unions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2022, among other things, aims to create a legal framework to support the establishment and...
ILO, US Embassy urged to notify HR Ministry of forced labour investigations
PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United States Embassy in Malaysia have been asked to notify the Human Resources Ministry...