Can Malaysia ever move away from the middle-income trap?
By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia could escape the middle-income trap.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Several MPs under home quarantine
Azhar said the MPs could still attend the Dewan Rakyat sitting for the 2021 Budget vote if they got the permission from the Health DG.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Human Resources Ministry launches schemes focusing on job placement, self-employment
The Human Resources Ministry has introduced three schemes that focus on job placement and self-employment, said its Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Ministry meets Malindo Air management to discuss fate of retrenched workers
The Ministry of Human Resources through the Labour Department has taken the initiative to hold discussions with the management of Malindo Air today following its retrenchment exercise.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Govt expects unemployment rate to drop to 4.5 pct by December
Although the country is currently facing economic crisis and COVID-19 pandemic, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 per cent in September.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Over 3,000 individuals get jobs via PENJANA HRDF
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said of the total, 1,603 people were from Sabah.
Wed Sep 16 2020
Reskilling and upskilling programmes implemented in Sabah, S'wak
As for training providers, Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said there were 260 with 90 of them from Sabah and 105 in Sarawak.
Mon Sep 14 2020
KPT draws up strategies to increase graduate marketability - Noraini
KPT has drawn up several strategies to increase the marketability of graduates post-COVID-19 pandemic, including developing the Graduates References Hub for Employment and Training (GREaT) portal.
Thu Aug 20 2020
MOHR to issue comprehensive plan to implement initiatives under PENJANA - Saravanan
It was hoped that the initiatives to be implemented through the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) and Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) would help people retain their jobs.
Sun Jun 07 2020
Govt to allocate 30% of HRDF to implement training programmes
30 percent of the HRDF will be allocated to implement training programmes to meet the needs of local industries.
Fri Oct 23 2015
National GST Conference 2014 is HRDF claimable
Participants attending the GST Conference 2014 on July 10 & 11 can claim a refund from the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).
Fri Jul 04 2014
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024