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

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Two foreign workers were injured on the job in Malaysia, but their stories could not have been more different.

LONDON, July 14 — United Kingdom (UK) companies reduced their hiring activity further in June amid uncertainty over the business outlook and budget constraints, monthly data from S&P Global revealed on Monday, reported dpa-AFX.

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, Feb 18 — Employers in both the private and public sectors must notify the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) of employee terminations or deaths to facilitate tax clearance.

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.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — More than 400 employers have appealed to the Home Ministry (KDN) to extend the payment period for registering foreign workers under the Manpower Recalibration Programme (RTK) 2.0.

IPOH, May 1 — There are still unscrupulous employers failing to comply with the RM1,500 minimum wage order that came into effect two years ago, said Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) president Mohd Effendy Abdul Ghani.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will monitor the 6,000 employers who recorded the highest number of accidents last year through an operation codenamed 'Ops Cegah'.

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.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 22 — Employers have been urged to follow proper procedure when deducting workers’ salaries as stipulated under the Employment Act, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 —Two hundred and twenty illegal immigrant settlement hotspots have been identified throughout the country, said Immigration Department director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Employers are prepared to implement the progressive wage policy, which will begin on a pilot project basis in June, but cautioned the need to tighten any loose ends before full implementation.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 11 — Employers, including government-linked companies (GLCs) and private companies, need to enhance efforts to safeguard the welfare of workers in line with profits gained, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — About 80 per cent of selected employers are willing to participate in the Progressive Wage Policy if it is voluntary and gives them the opportunity to first examine the company's financial capabilities and performance before participating.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Employers are not allowed to terminate their employees on maternity or sick leave during pregnancy, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.