All GLCs, GLICs need to appoint MTUC representatives as board members - PM
All GLCs and GLICs need to appoint representatives of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) as their board members.
Sat Jul 02 2022
MTUC urges Kedah govt to reinstate Thaipusam holiday
Reinstating the Thaipusam holiday will create a spirit of mutual respect between religions among the multiracial community in Malaysia, according to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
Sat Jan 23 2021
MTUC urges govt, Bank Negara to extend moratorium by 6 more months
800,000 workers who lost their jobs until April this year and thousands more who were forced to take deep pay cuts or go on unpaid leave by their employers.
Sat Jul 04 2020
Authorities urged to investigate travel agency for allegedly not paying workers
The company also allegedly failed to make payments for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions.
Mon Jun 22 2020
COVID-19: Three out of five workers laid off below 40 years old
Three out of five workers who lost their jobs in recent months were below 40 years of age.
Sun Jun 14 2020
Hotel closure: What will happen to the workers?
Hotel workers are the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with some forced to go on leave, take unpaid leave or pay cut, and there are those who were laid off.
Sun May 31 2020
MTUC, MEF debate on Employment Insurance System
The announcement on the proposed terms of the EIS has continued to stir the debate between employers and employees.
Wed Oct 11 2017
MTUC proposes setting up of national anti-bully council to address bullying
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today suggested the government to set up a National Anti-Bully Council to address the problem.
Sat Jul 08 2017
Will the E-Card for illegals help?
Is E-Card a viable solution to the never ending issues involving foreign workers?
Mon Jan 30 2017
Efforts to 'legalise' illegal immigrants send wrong message - MTUC
MTUC president Abdul Halim Mansor said the system was at risk of being abused by illegal immigrants.
Tue Jan 17 2017
MTUC proposes unrecorded leave for employees affected by high tide
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has urged private sector employers to consider granting unrecorded leave to employees who are affected by the high tide which hit some coastal areas since ye
Tue Nov 15 2016
CUEPACS against six-hour working days
The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Civil Service (CUEPACS) is not in favour of six-hour working days.
Sun Sep 18 2016
Govt should consider reducing daily working hours - MTUC
The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) is of the opinion that a 48-hour work week allocated within the law is deemed to be 'too long' as compared to neighbouring countries.
Thu Sep 01 2016
MTUC urges employers to respect the new minimum wage order
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) hopes all parties particularly employers will respect the Minimum Wages Order 2016 which comes into effect Friday.
Sat Jul 02 2016
MTUC claims union busting serious problem, calls for action
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress says employers are using various unethical methods to undermine the effectiveness of unions.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024