National training index to boost Malaysia's workforce, says HR minister
V Sivakumar says the NTI has the potential to set benchmarks for industry players and be the gold standard for regional counterparts to emulate.
Migrants say in limbo after promised jobs fall through
It is unclear how the workers ended up without jobs despite arriving in Malaysia with employment contracts and promises that their temporary work visas would become permanent on arrival.
Enforcement of law on shorter working hours pushed to Jan 1
Human Resources Minister M Saravanan says engagement sessions with stakeholders found that industry players, especially employers, needed more time before the amendments came into force.
Govt to lift freeze on hiring foreign workers
New applications will be processed from Aug 19 onwards while earlier applications will proceed before the end of the month.
No plans to introduce menstrual leave, says deputy minister
Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Siti Zailah Yusoff says there is not much demand for it in the country.
Only workers in essential services allowed in office during EMCO, says minister
M Saravanan urges bosses to abide by the SOPs and allow their workers to work from home during this period.
Govt mulls extending WFH with full pay for those caring for sick family members
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says this is to encourage shared responsibility and increase women's work productivity.
