Transition to green agenda must be gradual to avoid job losses
Tengku Zafrul said as many companies aim to achieve their green agenda, the transition somewhat poses a threat to businesses and livelihood.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Majority of Malaysian diaspora are women: When will they return?
Experts point to the low female labour participation rate as a sign of existing gender discrimination.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Exclusive: Rights group urges US customs to probe Goodyear Malaysia over worker abuse accusation
Liberty Shared urges US customs authorities to investigate the M'sian operations of Goodyear over accusations of abusive labour practices.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Enforcement of Act 446 crucial to ensuring country free of forced labour, human trafficking - Saravanan
The continuous enforcement of the Workers Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) is crucial to ensuring efforts to eradicate elements of forced labour and human trafficking.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Malaysia shares 5R approach, gig economy capitalisation during MCO at ILO regional event
Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan addressed the negative impact of COVID-19, as well as the 5R approach.
Fri Jul 03 2020
ASEAN Labour Ministers Special Meeting discusses COVID-19 impact on labour, employment
The meeting also endorsed and adopted a joint statement of ASEAN Labour Ministers on labour and employment.
Thu May 14 2020
Still 168 million locked in child labour: UN
The number of child labourers fell to 168 million last year from 246 million in 2000, said an International Labour Organisation (ILO) report.
Tue Sep 24 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024