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Negligence among reasons for employers' failure to provide proper workers' accommodation - JTKNS

Negligence among reasons for employers' failure to provide proper workers' accommodation - JTKNS

Employers' negligence and profit-driven mindset are cited as reasons why they fail to provide conducive living space for their workers, according to the Negeri Sembilan Labour Department (JTKNS).
Thu Feb 29 2024
Employers not allowed to pay salaries in cash without approval - Sivakumar

Employers not allowed to pay salaries in cash without approval - Sivakumar

V.Sivakumar said employers who do not pay wages through a bank account are committing an offence punishable by a fine of up to RM50,000.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Malaysia's forced labour practices under control - Sivakumar

Malaysia's forced labour practices under control - Sivakumar

The government has set a target of zero forced labour by 2030, said Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Public advised to check with JTK before accepting job offers abroad - Mustapha

Public advised to check with JTK before accepting job offers abroad - Mustapha

The public is reminded to check with JTK first before accepting a job that offers a lucrative salary abroad.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Immigration Dept to propose new policy for issuance of PLKS

Immigration Dept to propose new policy for issuance of PLKS

The Immigration Department will propose to the government a new policy for the issuance and renewal of Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) for foreign workers in the country.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Not allowing WFH highest number of complaints received since May - MOHR

Not allowing WFH highest number of complaints received since May - MOHR

MOHR has received 2,154 complaints since May on employers not allowing their staff to work from home.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Ministry receives many complaints on employers not allowing workers to work from home - Awang Hashim

Ministry receives many complaints on employers not allowing workers to work from home - Awang Hashim

The Human Resource Ministry has received 3,737 complaints on various labour issues, especially those related to Working From Home (BDR) through the 'Working For Workers' (WFW) application.
Sun Jun 27 2021
SOP violations: RM1.2 mln in compounds issued to errant employers since June 1

SOP violations: RM1.2 mln in compounds issued to errant employers since June 1

About 1,175 SOP compliance checks have also been conducted since JTK was given the power to issue compounds against errant employers.
Fri Jun 25 2021
745 investigation papers opened against employers for flouting Act 446

745 investigation papers opened against employers for flouting Act 446

A total of 745 investigation papers were opened against employers who committed various offences under Act 446 between February and Tuesday.
Fri Jun 11 2021
WFH: Proposal for JTK to act on errant employers to be tabled in MKN meeting today

WFH: Proposal for JTK to act on errant employers to be tabled in MKN meeting today

The proposal to give the Manpower Department (JTK) the authority to take action against employers who violate the work from home (WFH) rules will be brought to the MKN meeting today.
Fri May 28 2021
Act 446 can help redeem Malaysia's image in managing foreign workers - Saravanan

Act 446 can help redeem Malaysia's image in managing foreign workers - Saravanan

Saravanan said the ministry has an important role in redeeming this image such as the country has been seen as treating workers unfairly.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Only 67 employers in NS obtain accommodation certificate - JTK

Only 67 employers in NS obtain accommodation certificate - JTK

Arul Kumar said it involved 348 workers' accommodations which housed 4,541 foreign workers throughout the state.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Employers housing workers in overcrowded, poor lodgings face RM50,000 fine

Employers housing workers in overcrowded, poor lodgings face RM50,000 fine

JTK Perak will call the employer to record a statement and gather further evidence on the matter before being charged in court.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Emergency Ordinance to ensure better compliance by providers of workers accommodation - Saravanan

Emergency Ordinance to ensure better compliance by providers of workers accommodation - Saravanan

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.Sravanan said the new law was gazetted yesterday (Feb 17) to control the spread of COVID- 19.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Two Kuala Terengganu workers' accommodations fail to comply with Act 446

Two Kuala Terengganu workers' accommodations fail to comply with Act 446

Two construction site workers' accommodations at two different locations here which house 299 workers are found to have not possessed accommodation certificates from the Labour Department (JTK).
Mon Feb 15 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024