Nearly 130,000 self-employed persons registered under SKSPS
BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 21 — The self-employed are urged to contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) as currently only 27.56 per cent or...
Flexible working arrangements can boost employee productivity
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Flexible working arrangements can potentially increase employee productivity by giving them greater autonomy over how they manage their workdays. Universiti...
Govt exploring steps after US Embassy wins High Court ruling
PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — The government is exploring the next possible steps following yesterday’s High Court ruling, which determined that a judgment from the Industrial...
Socso to be enhanced to improve workers’ welfare — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) considers workers’ social security protection an important component in implementing the 3K strategic mission, which...
Malaysia welcomes Australia’s decision to reinstate UNRWA funding
HAMBURG, March 16 — Malaysia has welcomed Australia’s move to restore funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Prime...
Ministry allocates nearly RM1.2 mln to support SKSPS contributions
PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) has allocated RM1.165 million to support the final contributions needed for 50,000 self-employed taxi, rental car and school bus drivers...
HR Ministry to table workers’ Socso insured salary ceiling amendment this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Human Resources Ministry is expected to table two amendment bills this year to raise the Social Security Organisation (Socso)...
RM12 mln for training to help address workplace mental health issues
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has allocated RM12 million to provide free training for 10,000 workers...
Socso paid RM5.73 bln in benefits last year — Minister
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 16 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) made benefit payments of up to RM5.73 bil to Insured Persons (IPs) and their dependents last...
Veteran MyWIRA offers employment opportunities to retired Armed Forces personnel
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 22 — The government has introduced the Veteran MyWIRA programme to facilitate post-retirement career paths and skill enhancement for veterans of the Malaysian Armed...
Barbers, goldsmiths still have worker shortage — Deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Barbers and goldsmiths in the country are among the sectors still experiencing a shortage of workers, said Deputy Entrepreneur Development...
Batu Caves Temple to get escalator this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Batu Caves Hindu Temple Management will build an escalator at the tourist attraction this year as an alternative to...