Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors — Minister
KLANG, Sept 8 — The Cabinet meeting today decided to allow a quota of 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors, namely barbershops, textile stores and...
Peninsular Labour Dept yet to receive report on First Solar’s unethical labour practices
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 — The Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) has yet to receive any information from First Solar (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd regarding the...
Minimum wage remains under progressive wage system — Minister
KUCHING, Aug 26 — The minimum wage of RM1,500 is still maintained under the policy framework of the progressive wage system to be introduced by...
Socso introduces Malaysian standard on road traffic safety for gig workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has introduced the Malaysian Standard 2756 – Good Practices for Platform Providers in Implementing Work-Related...
Employers told to comply with laws following wage payment complaints
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Employers are urged to comply with the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) following complaints by some workers that they have...
Over half million unemployed nationwide with 29pct in Sabah, says minister
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 21 — About 588,700 people are unemployed nationwide as unemployment rate in the country hit 3.5 per cent, said Human Resources Minister V Sivakumar. He...
Govt agrees to set up TVET institutions specifically for Orang Asli — DPM
GOMBAK, Aug 10 — The government has agreed to immediately establish and activate Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET) institutions specifically for the Orang Asli...
Employers, industry players urged to send workers to obtain safety passports
ALOR SETAR, July 30 — Employers and industry players have been urged to send more local and foreign workers to obtain safety passports, in an...
Socso receives over 20,000 applications for SIP benefit — Minister
SEREMBAN, July 24 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) received 23,665 applications for benefits from the Employment Insurance System (SIP) from January to July 17,...
Encourage workers to undergo training, talent development, bosses told
GEORGE TOWN, July 14 — Employers are urged to provide opportunities for their workers to go for training and talent development so that initiatives implemented...
Rafizi has right to voice out about progressive wage — Sivakumar
KEPALA BATAS, July 13 — Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli has the right to state his view on what is good for the country. although...
Sivakumar urges civil servants to make SKSSR payments on their wives’ behalfs
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 7 — Civil servants are urged to contribute to the Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) on behalf of their wives to protect...