Moratorium is to ensure a smooth transition, avoid burdening employers, especially SMEs, in adapting to requirement

MPs back proposals to activate Lindung 24/7 scheme, cover workers for non-occupational injuries

Number of employed persons in quarter increased to 17m, compared to 16.8m in same period last year

Amirudin says housing built with health crises in mind, equipped with proper ventilation systems

MOHR expresses commitment to upholding fundamental human rights, basic needs

PM says in era of flexible and remote work, social security plan will ensure welfare of more employees

High-performing state boasts healthy labour market, less than 2.5 pct unemployment rate

MB hails workers who form backbone of state development, stresses importance of talent development

Participants contribute to strengthening Malaysian labour market structure via fairer, sustainable, competitive wages

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, May 1 — Cooperation and a spirit of tolerance must be cultivated between employers and staff to build mutual understanding and add value to the company. State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu said this is important...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) fully supports the Human Resources Ministry’s call for employers to grant paid compassionate leave and consider flexible work arrangements for employees affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 31 — The new Minimum Wage Order will come into effect nationwide starting tomorrow, according to the Human Resources Ministry (MOHR).

SINGAPORE, Nov 12 — Singapore has introduced new legislation to strengthen protection against discrimination across all stages of employment, empowering authorities with a broader set of actions to address errant employers.

BANDAR PERMAISURI, Oct 21 — Employers have been cautioned against using the new minimum wage rate as the starting salary for all employees, including graduates, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The increase in the minimum wage from RM1,500 per month to RM1,700 effective February 1, 2025, can boost people's quality of life from various aspects.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The government is taking steps to diversify the domestic economic portfolio to reduce the deficit in the workers' compensation account, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Flexible working arrangements can potentially increase employee productivity by giving them greater autonomy over how they manage their workdays.

SEREMBAN, Feb 28 — The Peninsular Malaysia Labour Department (JTKSM) has opened 106 investigation papers on 64 companies inspected in the Mega Integrated Operation (Op Gegar) for two days since yesterday throughout the Peninsula and Labuan.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 22 — The Inland Revenue Board reminded employers to prepare and submit their employee EA and EC statements for the year 2023 before or on February 29.

ISTANBUL, Feb 17 — The United Nations (UN) agency for Palestinian refugees, or UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has confirmed a total death toll of its employees in Gaza due to Israeli airstrikes at 158 people killed, Anadolu Agency reported.