Employers warned not to abuse flexibilty given in hiring foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Employers have been warned not to abuse the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan launched on January 17, by replacing local...
Govt trying to identify best model for living wage — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The government is studying a Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) proposal on the implementation of living wage in the country, the...
Quota approval for foreign workers to employers who fire local workers will be revoked
PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The quota approval of employers that engage foreign workers through the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan (PKPPA) will be revoked if...
Malaysia, UK discuss cooperation to handle forced labour issue
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 27 — Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) have held further discussions on cooperation so that both can pioneer in dealing with the...
Ten major corporations to boost TVET initiative — Minister
CYBERJAYA, Feb 27 — Ten major corporations will sign memorandums of agreement (MoA) with the Unity Government soon to boost its Technical and Vocational Education...
Human Resources Ministry to ensure policy on gig workers to contribute to SKPS soon
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) will ensure that the government’s policy requiring all self-employed individuals, including gig workers, to...
Employers must comply with Employment Act 1955 or face consequences
IPOH, Feb 26 — The government has urged all employers to comply with the Employment Act 1955, especially with regard to the reduction of working...
Lower maid hiring cost: MOHR awaiting Indonesia’s reply
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) is still waiting for an answer from Indonesia regarding the proposal to reduce the...
Socso recipient ready to travel the extra mile after receiving prosthetic leg
KLANG, Feb 21 — A woman who was severely depressed after her left leg was amputated due to diabetes last year, saw her smiling again...
Cost of hiring for Indonesian domestic workers to be reviewed
JAKARTA, Feb 20 — Malaysia and Indonesia will review the cost of hiring domestic Indonesian workers at a more reasonable rate, says Human Resources Minister...
All sectors should adopt digitalisation to grow, stay competetive — Minister
PETALING JAYA, Feb 15 — All sectors of the economy need to adopt digitalisation and innovation in order to catalyse growth and achieve a competitive...
Foreign workers: No rush in giving approval despite high demand
BATU GAJAH, Feb 9 — The government will not rush to approve applications for the entry of foreign workers into the country through the Foreign...