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
Soccer: Qatar minister slams hypocrisy of people calling for World Cup boycott
There is a lot of hypocrisy in these attacks, which ignore all that we have achieved, Sheikh Mohammed said.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Malaysia charges Dyson supplier ATA with labour law violations
The step comes after Dyson said last month it was severing relations with ATA, and ending its contract within six months.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Daily Dose @ 5: Syed Saddiq wins bid to transfer case to High Court, Indonesia court orders govt to revise labour law
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Indonesia court orders government to revise controversial labour law
The law, which was passed last year and saw the revision of more than 70 existing laws, sparked protests across Indonesia.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Malaysia's Supermax says abiding by labour laws after report on US probe
Malaysian firms have increasingly come under regulatory scrutiny over allegations of abuse of foreign workers.
Mon May 31 2021
An audit gave the all-clear. Others alleged slavery
The contrasting conclusions highlight little-known flaws in global efforts to monitor labour conditions.
Thu May 20 2021
Ministry reviews labour law to suit needs - Saravanan
The move is aimed at ensuring that the country's labour law is relevant to the current scenario in ensuring that workers welfare, safety and health rights are always protected.
Sat May 01 2021
Agency finds that Elon Musk tweet violated federal labour law
Musk tweet unlawfully threatened employees with loss of stock options if they chose to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Workaholic Shenzhen city makes leave time mandatory in first for China
Employers must "strictly implement" paid leave, so that those "with a heavy mental and physical workload can avoid excessive burnout.
Wed Nov 11 2020
India parliament passes controversial child labour law
The Lok Sabha or the lower house approved a ban on all children under 14 from working, except if employed in family businesses or in the sports and entertainment industry.
Wed Jul 27 2016
TPPA: Eight labour laws to be amended
"Malaysia needs to implement reforms and improvements in labour legislations in line with the high labour standards requirement, like other TPPA member countries."
Wed Jan 27 2016
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