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.

KOTA BHARU, Nov 8 — Employers have been asked to show more concern for workers if they face flood disasters during the northeast monsoon (MTL) season, which begins this month.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 14 — The government views the practice of forced labour in Malaysia seriously, even though it is still under control, and has set a target of zero forced labour by 2030, said Human Resources Minister V.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 – The enforcement of the RM1,500 minimum wage for employers with fewer than five workers, which starts today, will eliminate discrimination against workers in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector, who have been complaining about their low wages.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Employers must provide a career progression structure so that long-term career progression may be more visible, thus helping employers to attract and retain talents.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — The Parliament was today told that the Human Resources Ministry has approved a total of 995,396 employment quota for foreign workers as of last March 14.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The various initiatives and privileges provided for women under Budget 2023 have been described as good news, especially for working mothers in reducing their burden.

TAPAH, Oct 16 — Employers must give employees time off or leave if the election day falls on a working day, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — The Human Resources Ministry (KSM) today warned against any third-party intervention to resolve problems in connection with applications for foreign workers facing employers in Malaysia.

REMBAU, Sept 11 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed that employers give an additional one-day leave for their workforce to undergo health screening.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The deferment of the Implementation of the amended Employment Act 1955 from September 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023, is to give time for employers to address their problems on shortage of workers and recruitment of foreign workers, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M.

SHAH ALAM, July 27 — Fifteen employers today received the Muzakki Recognition (Iktiraf) from the Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) for implementing salary deduction to facilitate tithe payment for their employees amounting to RM50,000 and above.

ALOR SETAR, June 24 — Employees in the country who want to work on a flexible basis can apply for Flexible Working Arrangements (FWA) with their respective employers under the amendment to the Employment Act 1955 which will come into force on September 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The government will cancel the quotas given to employers who cut their foreign workers' salaries to cover the costs of bringing them into Malaysia, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The government is holding engagement sessions with employers on the RM1,500 minimum wage to enable it to be implemented holistically, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 — Private sector employers in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan should give an additional day of paid public holiday on February 3 to their employees, due to the overlap between the public holiday for Chinese New Year and Federal Territory Day.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 19 — The National Wage Consultative Council (MPGN) is still discussing the proposal on whether to maintain or increase the minimum wage rate before being tabled for the Cabinet’s consideration, Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Malaysia has decided not to adopt Australia's Farm Labour Visa Scheme as it is geared towards offering permanent residency, the Dewan Negara was told today.