Sustainable labour policy crucial for a resilient market - Socso
Mohammed said the present challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic signal that priority should be given to proof-based policy formulation.
Thu Feb 10 2022
If your coffee's going downhill, blame climate change
Coffee leader Brazil is turning to stronger and more bitter robusta beans, which are hardier in the heat than the delicate arabica.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Biogen, Eisai report design of real-world study of Alzheimer's treatment
Biogen said the main goal of the current study will be to evaluate how well Aduhelm slows the progress of Alzheimer's in dosed patients.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Cleaners, our unsung heroes at the COVID-19 frontline
The sacrifice of cleaning workers, the unsung heroes, should also be appreciated by the public.
Fri Jun 04 2021
PEMERKASA: Not a long-term package but would do for short term
The stimulus package is the way to go for now as most of the initiatives are immediate assistance tackling different groups in the society.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Wage subsidy programme termination will not increase unemployment rate - Socso
The results of this survey also support the governments targeted PSU for this year as contained in the 2021 Budget.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Interventions, economic recovery initiatives benefit labour market - Saravanan
Saravanan said the economic recovery efforts had benefited the labour market with a significant reduction in the unemployment rate.
Thu Jan 14 2021
MTUC proposes six-month extension of moratorium to B40, M40
MTUC also proposes that the government fund the two per cent gap for the EPF members continuously for a period of 12 months.
Mon Nov 09 2020
2021 Budget: SOCSO's EIS will help protect maritime volunteers - MMEA DG
The scheme would provide insurance coverage to the agency's volunteers who were also exposed to similar risks.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Taylor's budget wishlist: Tax rebates, reviving domestic tourism, expedite digitalisation
Contributions for the EIS including voluntary uptake should be given tax deductions.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Govt mulls consolidating direct cash assistance after Budget 2021 - Tengku Zafrul
The government may consider consolidating its direct cash assistance to the rakyat, particularly after Budget 2021, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Mon Oct 12 2020
World Food Programme: Five things to know
Latin America has seen an almost three-fold rise in the numbers of people requiring food assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Job seekers have till Saturday for 4,000 vacancies at Merdeka 2020 PenjanaKerjaya
More than 4,000 vacancies are being offered by 85 companies participating in the Merdeka 2020 PenjanaKerjaya Carnival Week which is ongoing nationwide until Saturday.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Another hospital visit by Japan PM Abe stokes health worries
Abe underwent an examination that lasted seven-and-a-half hours, fuelling worries about his health.
Mon Aug 24 2020
Applications for training programmes increase during MCO - Socso
Socso through the Employment Insurance System (EIS) received more than 300 applications for training from unemployed workers including 197 applicants who had undergone online training.
Mon May 18 2020
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