CYBERJAYA, April 28 — The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 will come into effect on June 1, further increasing the level of safety and health at workplaces nationwide, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council meeting agreed that the government must act firmly and not compromise against extreme actions which can jeopardise the country’s stability.

PUTRAJAYA, March 21 — Human Resources Minister, Steven Sim called on all parties, including political ones not to hinder, interfere or pressure civil servants in the course of carrying out their duties under any circumstances.

PUTRAJAYA, March 18 — The National Human Resource Policy Framework 2024-2030 is expected to be completed and announced in May, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Seventy per cent of the 10,695 individuals who sought treatment at the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) Rehabilitation Centre for the period between 2019 and last January have been able to return to work.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 24 — The Human Resources Ministry will focus more on improving the skills of employees this year by providing technical and skills training so their productivity can be increased.

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, Feb 22— The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) collected levies totalling RM2.2 billion in 2023, compared to RM1.81 billion the previous year.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 5 — Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong will meet Fahmi Fadzil, the Communications Minister soon to discuss ways to protect freelance workers and stringers (part-timers) in the media and creative industry.

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 21 — A total of 405 housewives received benefits under the Housewives Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) throughout last year, involving a total payment amount of RM1.094 million.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — The Johor Labour Department has completed 13 investigation papers against five employers who are believed to have cheated migrant workers by promising them jobs that did not exist in Pengerang, Johor.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 16 — The government has decided to reduce the duration for application of foreign workers recruitment from 29 months and 13 days to 15 months and 23 days said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 — The Human Resources Ministry is committed to speeding up improvements in the management and coordination aspects of policies involving foreign workers, to ensure they are more effective.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 3 — The  Human Resources Ministry will continue to enhance the Occupational Safety and Health Training (KKP) programme to ensure the welfare and well-being of the country's human resources are protected, said its Minister, Steven Sim Chee Keong.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — The Human Resources Ministry will take immediate steps to implement the Progressive Wage Policy pilot project to enable workers to earn more dignified and fairer salaries, Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) will conduct continuous engagement sessions with various parties to obtain industry feedback to ensure that the e-invoicing implementation considers every requirement.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Dewan Rakyat today approved the Finance Bill (No.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Dewan Negara has passed the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2023, which is aimed at providing provisions for the government’s fiscal responsibility, accountability, governance, and transparency in managing public finances and fiscal risks.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) total investment funds stood at RM1.1 trillion as of Aug 31, 2023, according to Deputy Finance Minister II Steven Sim.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 22 — The government's decision to implement targeted subsidies for certain goods or services is the best approach to ensure that assistance reaches intended groups, Deputy Finance Minister II Steven Sim Chee Keong said.