Exemption is contingent on stakeholder consultations, Socso collaborating with employers, employees to finalise details, says Sim

Up to RM34m in incentives channelled to date since policy's pilot introduction in June, says Sim

Every contributor, whether permanent, migrant or gig, gets fair treatment if eligible

Legislative amendments needed to strengthen Malaysia's skills development system, ensure workforce can face face future economic challenges

Sim instructs organisation to conduct feasibility study

Scheme helps reduce foreign currency outflow, minimises risk of workers absconding, creates emergency fund for them, says Sim

MOHR expresses commitment to upholding fundamental human rights, basic needs

Allocation made via proceeds from NPI sales, says Loke

Senate also approves Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2025

Legislation can now address arts sector's longstanding issue, says Sim

MOHR to launch nationwide tour series to engage with stakeholders, answer queries about new legislation

Proposal aimed at ensuring welfare of 1.2 million people in industry, says MOHR

Exercise involves some legislation established since before independence, says minister.

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong described recent allegations of illegal salary deductions involving bus drivers serving the Johor Bahru-Singapore route as unacceptable, and warned employers not to go against labour laws.  Citing Section...

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Deep-rooted gender biases and inadequate workplace support systems remain barriers to Malaysian women’s full participation in the workforce, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. Speaking at the launch of the World Bank’s Inclusive Employment...

KLANG, May 23 — To overcome the imbalance between the number of high-value jobs offered in the labour market and the number of graduates from higher learning institutions as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the government has launched several policies to address the matter.

KLANG, May 23 — The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) is currently reviewing the proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65, said its minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The recruitment of foreign workers into Malaysia must be based on actual sectoral needs and demands, not driven by business interests or profit-making motives, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to ensuring that no manipulation, exploitation, or employment fraud is perpetrated against Bangladeshi nationals in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Malaysia has made significant progress in strengthening workers’ welfare and labour rights over the past year, with the national unemployment rate dropping to a 10-year low of 3.1 per cent, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.