Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC
PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that it proved Steven Sim Chee Keong kept his promise not to hide any truth.
Thu Jul 11 2024
HRD Corp: KESUMA to appoint third party professional auditor for transparency
Steven Sim Chee Keong said KESUMA is appointing a third-party auditor, expecting completion by July 31, 2024.
Wed Jul 10 2024
KESUMA to table policy paper on setting up gig commission to cabinet this month
Steven Sim Chee Keong said this is only at the initial stage so it is subject to the approval of the cabinet.
Mon Jul 01 2024
PM launches National HR Policy Framework
This framework addresses fair compensation, job welfare, labour union movements, job mismatches and foreign labour, says minister of HR.
Wed May 01 2024
Salary deductions: Employers told to follow proper procedure
Steven Sim Chee Keong said an internal inquiry process must take place before imposing disciplinary action.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Socso urged to build three new rehabilitation centres in five years
Socso not only provides protection in the form of compensation but comprehensive protection including rehabilitation, said Sim Chee Keong.
Mon Jan 15 2024
CUEPACS expresses gratitude to Minister's landmark visit to discuss worker issues
This visit marks the first time a Minister of Human Resources has proactively engaged with CUEPACS.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Unions commend HR Minister for appointing representative into office
Workers' Unions across the country laud the inclusion of one of their own into Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong's office.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Malaysia granted govt procurement flexibility under CPTPP - Sim
Steven Sim Chee Keong noted that Malaysia has obtained price preference for the procurement of supplies and services subject to the CPTPP.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Govt not planning to peg the ringgit - Steven Sim
The national economy and financial system were now on a stronger footing to face global financial market volatility and forex movements.
Wed Nov 01 2023
RM100 e-wallet assistance will be distributed December this year - Steven Sim
The RM100 e-wallet assistance is the latest government initiative for the B40 and M40 groups with incomes below RM100,000.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Budget 2024: Govt to focus on empowering middle class, SMEs
Steven Sim Chee Keong said this is because the middle class group constituted the community that was the most affected during the pandemic.
Fri Sep 01 2023
MOF is not proposing to grant income tax relief for B40, M40 OKU for vehicle purchase
Steven Sim Chee Keong said the existing tax relief is seen as sufficient to ease the burden of the disabled for the B40 and M40 categories.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Lee Chong Wei donates 50 tablets for underprivileged students
The 'Asal Cek Mau Pi Sekolah' program was launched on January 24 to help students from low-income families.
Fri Feb 05 2021
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024