Urgent measures in the Klang Valley to drive Malaysia's economic growth
There's the concern that the more people unemployed, the more drastic the fall will be in the GDP.
Wed Aug 18 2021
MEF wants creative arts industry to be allowed to operate during MCO
Shamsuddin said it was important to ensure the economic sustainability and survival of artists severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Jun 25 2021
WFH expected to continue: MEF urges government to increase incentives for employers, workers
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to consider additional incentives for employers and employees.
Sat Feb 13 2021
Vaccination programmes will boost Malaysian economy, lead to more jobs by H2 2021 - MEF
Shamsuddin said the private sector will do its best to assist the government in providing jobs to the locals during this difficult period.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Unprecedented measures needed by industries & businesses at this time
Industries and businesses need unprecedented measures that are proportionate to the situation that's imposed on them.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Govt, agencies to find ways to speed up assistance approval process - Redzuan
The government takes seriously the situation where many had lost their jobs, companies had to wind up operations due to declining demand.
Wed Nov 11 2020
CMCO: Four working hours a day in the office is too short - MEF
MEF hoped the government could look over the matter and consider allowing employees to work in the office during normal working hours for three days a week.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Call for wage subsidy programme to be extended until year's end
The wage subsidy programme scheduled to end this month should be extended until December, Malaysian Employers Federation executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Stop commercialising foreign workers recruitment - MEF
He said the number of foreign workers in this category, which now stood at more than 4 million, is worrying as it is way bigger than the total number of documented foreign workers of only 2.2 million.
Sat Jun 13 2020
PENJANA: RM9 billion allocation will help revive country's employment sector
The government's move to allocate RM9 billion to reduce unemployment rates will help revive the country's employment sector which is severely affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Jun 06 2020
PENJANA to benefit employers, employees - Associations
Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said the PENJANA which allocated RM5 billion in wages subsidy would encourage employers to retain their employees.
Sat Jun 06 2020
Dare to violate, pay the penalty
Private sector employees who committed the offence can be terminated from their jobs if they do not report for work on two consecutive days.
Wed May 27 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
Maintain retirement age at 60, says MEF
Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said the age of retirement should be maintained at 60.
Sun Apr 09 2017
MEF against paternity leave proposal
Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said this is not the right time to implement fraternity leave for a month.
Sat Mar 25 2017
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