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
About RM350 mln spent annually to finance treatment of kidney patients - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said this was a very big amount and in a bid to reduce the costs, Perkeso is making efforts to establish more dialysis centres.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers
V. Sivakumar said ex-prisoners, especially those who served time for minor offences, were still productive to work.
Tue Oct 31 2023
HRD Corp issue: PAC to get statement from V. Sivakumar next Thursday
PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that Sivakumar was called because his name was mentioned in the proceedings last Monday.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Govt does not interfere in foreign worker employment process - V Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said there was a misunderstanding regarding the recruitment process and the quota allocation from the country.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Malaysia says it penalised 400 companies this year for labour offences
The labour violations included illegal wage deductions, Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar said.
Fri Sep 15 2023
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
Meeting on foreign worker applications for three sub-sectors next week - Sivakumar
HR Minister V.Sivakumar said the meeting will also detail the new application procedures and processes for the three sub-sectors.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said the reopening of the intake of foreign workers for three sub-sectors was not comprehensive but based on the actual needs.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Foreign workers recruitment figures for three sectors to be decided Friday - Sivakumar
The number of foreign workers to be recruited for barbershops, textile shops and goldsmiths will be decided at the Cabinet meeting.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Progressive wage model: MTEN to analyze implementation suitability - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said it was also to decide whether to study the salary model or seek other alternatives to improve the existing salary system.
Fri Jun 30 2023
4.5 million Malaysians likely to lose jobs if they lack skills - Sivakumar
As many as 4.5 million Malaysians are likely to lose their jobs by 2030, if they do not improve their skills or attend reskilling and upskilling programmes with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI
Mon Jun 26 2023
Only 21.9 per cent self-employed individuals contribute to Socso - Sivakumar
It could be that they don't know what the role of Socso is, how Socso can help them, said Human Resources Minister VV. Sivakumar.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Sivakumar confirms sacking five of his officers
Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar today confirmed that he had terminated the service of five of his officers.
Tue May 09 2023
Human Resource ministry to amend process of recognising workers' union
V. Sivakumar said there are employers who refuse to recognise unions in their companies.
Mon May 01 2023
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