KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) is requesting the government to establish a permanent member quota for the union in the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has been ordered to restructure its standard operating procedure (SOP) for claims, including for permanent disability benefits, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Future Skills Framework (FSF) for 10 strategic sectors will be completed in September and is expected to provide guidance to over 4.5 million jobs around these sectors, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The Human Resources Ministry has allocated RM2.6 billion to enhance the skills of every segment of society in the country, said its minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The government’s decision to ratify Convention C155 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is a historic step in protecting workers and will improve the country’s labour standards.

PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — The government has agreed to extend the invalidity scheme to foreign workers, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said.

PUTRAJAYA, May 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Human Resources Policy Framework today, which addresses key aspects including equitable compensation and job welfare.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 21 — The self-employed are urged to contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) as currently only 27.56 per cent or 127,295 people out of the 500,000 contributors targeted nationwide are registered under the scheme this year.

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

PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — The government is exploring the next possible steps following yesterday's High Court ruling, which determined that a judgment from the Industrial Court is not binding on the United States (US) Embassy due to its immunity.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) considers workers’ social security protection an important component in implementing the 3K strategic mission, which is to raise the welfare, skills, and productivity of employees.

HAMBURG, March 16 — Malaysia has welcomed Australia’s move to restore funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) has allocated RM1.165 million to support the final contributions needed for 50,000 self-employed taxi, rental car and school bus drivers under the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Human Resources Ministry is expected to table two amendment bills this year to raise the Social Security Organisation (Socso) insured salary ceiling for workers from RM5,000 to RM6,000.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has allocated RM12 million to provide free training for 10,000 workers through the Occupational Mental Health First Aid programme this year.

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 16 —  The Social Security Organisation (Socso) made benefit payments of up to RM5.73 bil to Insured Persons (IPs) and their dependents last year, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 22 — The government has introduced the Veteran MyWIRA programme to facilitate post-retirement career paths and skill enhancement for veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and as part of this initiative, 500 job matching opportunities will be provided this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Barbers and goldsmiths in the country are among the sectors still experiencing a shortage of workers, said Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk R.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Batu Caves Hindu Temple Management will build an escalator at the tourist attraction this year as an alternative to the 272 steps for devotees and visitors to reach the Sri Subramaniar Cave Temple.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) will be a guide to all departments and agencies under the Human Resources Ministry (KSM) to strengthen governance and identify the risk of corruption and misuse of power.