![Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670713152_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670713152_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 Prompt action on foreign workers eases bottlenecks faced by businesses - MEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621338884_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 Kelantan football legend Hashim Mustapha passes away](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669735989_MohdHashimMustapha.jpg)
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 MEF urges companies to grant paid time off for workers to vote in GE15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666270273_PilihanrayaHariMe.jpg)
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, employees also benefit from Budget 2023 - MEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621672537_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 Deferment of amended Employment Act allow employers to address employment shortage - MEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639532752_syedhussainsyedhu.jpg)
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 MEF appeals for special approval to employ refugees, undocumented foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628397123_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 MEF: RM1,500 new minimum wage would derail economic recovery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628397123_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 Kelantanese man doesn't let disability hold him back](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636101264_HusmiziIbrahim.jpg)
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 Upward revision of minimum wages would derail economic recovery, 12MP - MEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634998714_syedhussainsyedhu.jpg)
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 Allow businesses within states to reopen but keep borders close, says MEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628397123_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 MEF hopes MPN includes private employers' views](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621672537_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 MEF: Accelerate NRP to Phase 3 and 4 to ensure non-essential sectors survive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621338884_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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 MEF proposes automatic loan moratorium instead of by application](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621338884_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
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
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025