
Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF
Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said higher wages based on increase of productivity among workers will lure more investors to the country.
Fri Jan 12 2024

MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty
Women's health care in this country needs to be stressed upon and should start from basic self-care such as hygiene during menstruation.
Tue Dec 13 2022

Prompt action on foreign workers eases bottlenecks faced by businesses - MEF
The prompt action to bring 373,459 foreign workers into the country via Visa By Reference since January to Dec 4, 2022 eases the bottlenecks faced by businesses.
Sat Dec 10 2022

Kelantan football legend Hashim Mustapha passes away
Mohd Hashim Mustapha, 57, former Malaysian League Golden Boot winner, passed away at the HUSM in Kubang Kerian, tonight.
Tue Nov 29 2022

MEF urges companies to grant paid time off for workers to vote in GE15
Syed Hussain said this would apply to employers who observe Nov 19, 2022, as a working day or have a rota or shift system in place.
Fri Oct 21 2022

Businesses, employees also benefit from Budget 2023 - MEF
Businesses and employees are being fairly assisted through Budget 2023 to face the expected more difficult and challenging period in 2023, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) today.
Sat Oct 08 2022

Deferment of amended Employment Act allow employers to address employment shortage - MEF
MEF said proper planning of the implementation of the amended Act will take time as the successful execution of any plan is in the details.
Tue Aug 30 2022

MEF appeals for special approval to employ refugees, undocumented foreign workers
The MEF today proposed for special approval to be given to use the labour among the refugees, undocumented foreign workers and prisoners for minor crimes within the country.
Fri Apr 29 2022

MEF: RM1,500 new minimum wage would derail economic recovery
Syed Hussain said the majority of Malaysian businesses are not ready and not in a position to implement the proposed new minimum wage.
Sun Feb 06 2022

Kelantanese man doesn't let disability hold him back
Husmizi said he received assistance of RM53,000 from the Department of Labour to build a workshop and purchase six woodworking machines.
Fri Nov 05 2021

Upward revision of minimum wages would derail economic recovery, 12MP - MEF
Employers are in no position to absorb any increases in wage costs, said the Malaysian Federation (MEF).
Sat Oct 23 2021

Allow businesses within states to reopen but keep borders close, says MEF
MEF has asked the govt to allow businesses within the states to resume operations with strict compliance to the SOP.
Sun Aug 08 2021

MEF hopes MPN includes private employers' views
Setting up of the National Recovery Council public portal would also be a useful reference for employers and the public.
Tue Jul 27 2021

MEF: Accelerate NRP to Phase 3 and 4 to ensure non-essential sectors survive
The MEF has called on the government to urgently accelerate the National Recovery Plan (NRP) to Phase Three and Phase Four to ensure the survival of businesses.
Tue Jul 20 2021

MEF proposes automatic loan moratorium instead of by application
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is proposing to the Ministry of Finance and Bank Negara Malaysia to make loan moratorium automatic instead of by application.
Fri Jul 02 2021

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025