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.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) will start disbursing the Union Affairs Development Grant from May 12 to allow trade unions to carry out programmes including training initiatives to strengthen their respective organisations.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The DAP Central Executive Committee (CEC) election will be held at 10am tomorrow, with 70 candidates vying for 30 seats.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The government will hold engagement sessions with all industry stakeholders before implementing the multi-tier levy mechanism (MTLM) this year, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 2 — The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) will continue engaging with key stakeholders, including employers and employees, to refine the implementation of the new minimum wage policy, which took effect yesterday.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Dec 22 — The plight of a family of seven forced to live in a car after being deceived by their landlord has captured the attention of Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

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 14 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Labour Ordinance of Sabah (Amendment) Bill 2024, the first amendment in 20 years since the previous one in 2005.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Approximately 600,000 workers have been identified as needing reskilling over the next three to five years, due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, and the green economy, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.