labour
News
Bosses with under 5 workers exempted from minimum wage rule until year-end
Bernama -
This does not apply to employers in professional fields, who must pay the minimum salary of RM1,500 regardless of how many workers they have.
News
Economists, NGOs welcome refugee-hiring proposal to ease labour crunch
They say there are enough refugees and undocumented migrants in the country to meet industry needs.
News
Bosses group moots hiring refugees, undocumented migrants to tackle labour shortage
The Malaysian Employers Federation says short-term measures are needed until all issues concerning foreign labour recruitment can be resolved.
News
Chocolate giant Ferrero to stop buying palm oil from Sime Darby over labour concerns
Reuters -
It has also asked its global suppliers to stop supplying palm oil and palm kernel oil from Sime Darby.
News
Some sectors to be given flexibility in minimum wage, says minister
Bernama -
Affected workers include those who earn an income by doing odd jobs, as well as companies with fewer than five workers and those facing huge losses such as the hospitality and tourism sectors.
News
Malaysia, Indonesia ink agreement on domestic helpers
Bernama -
The memorandum of understanding also paves the way for the re-entry of Indonesian workers in other sectors allowed by Malaysia.
News
At Sabak Bernam schools, cleaners slog without pay for 4 months
They blame the contract system which they say allows room for exploitation by companies which choose to do so.
News
Amendments to Employment Act for 7-day paternity leave approved
Bernama -
This is a four-day increase from the current three days.
World
Singapore seeks to balance workforce with new visa rules for foreigners
Reuters -
Under the new system, applicants will be awarded points based on how many other workers of their nationality are hired by their employer and how many other foreigners work there in relation to local staff.
World
Pandemic propels workers closer to four-day week
Reuters -
From Iceland to Australia, governments and business are testing shorter work weeks, be it in fashion or fast food.
News
Four-day work weeks, practical or not?
Questions arise over cost, productivity and the payment of wages if the conventional work week is trimmed by a day.
Standpoints
Govt should honour GE14 ‘wage contract’ with workers
Politicians are urged to honour their promises and announce the new minimum wage order in accordance with their manifesto text.