Govt has channelled RM20.941 bln through Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul
The government has channelled RM20.941 billion to 357,948 employers through the WSP to maintain the employment of 2.96 million local workers.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Govt channels RM20.932 bln for Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul
The government has channelled a total of RM20.932 billion to 357,907 employers through the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) to maintain the employment of 2.96 million local workers as of July 22.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Almost RM21 bln disbursed through Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul
The government has disbursed RM20.89 billion to 357,895 employers through the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) up to July 1, 2022, which is helping to keep 2.96 million local workers employed.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Govt allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul
This is to maintain the employment of 2,951,245 local workers in an effort to reduce the unemployment rate among Malaysian workers.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Govt channels RM1.299 bln through hiring incentive programme to retain local employees
The government has channelled a total of RM1.299 billion to 38,651 employers through the hiring incentive programme (PenjanaKerjaya) to retain 284,354 local workers.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Gov't gives priority to local workers in securing employment - Saravanan
The government will accord priority to local workers to fill the vacancies in various employment sectors in the country instead of foreigners, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Wage subsidies totalling RM19.21 bln disbursed as of Oct 29
The government has channelled RM19.209 billion to 356,193 employers under its Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) as of Oct 29 to ensure the continued employment of 2.94 million local workers.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Pandemic a game changer for hiring of local plantation workers
A shortage of foreign labour in the plantation sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in local workers ready to fill the role.
Sun Oct 17 2021
CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites
It is compulsory for local workers and foreign workers to undergo the COVID-19 screening test.
Thu May 27 2021
PEMERKASA incentives good move to woo local workers - MPOB
Ahmad Parveez says the grant can be used to buy more tractors to collect fruit bunches and therefore minimising the nature of harvesting by humans.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Employers allowed to rehire foreign workers - MOHR
The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) has given flexibility to employers to hire foreign workers who have been laid off by previous employers if they do not get any response from local workers.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Saravanan urges employers to prioritise locals over foreigners
He said there were still business owners who preferred to hire foreign workers over locals.
Thu Jun 11 2020
Home Ministry nabs 'Datuk' over exploitation of 172 foreign, local workers
The home ministry has uncovered the activities of a man with the honorific 'Datuk' title who had forced 172 local and foreign female factory workers to work overtime at a bird's nest factory here.
Tue Mar 28 2017
Govt set to implement employment insurance system - PM Najib
The government has agreed to implement the Employment Insurance System (EIS), which will affect some 6.5 million local workers in the private sector, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Thu Mar 23 2017
37,699 workers terminated in 2016
Majority of the terminations reported to the Labour Department (JTK) involved local workers (32,552 workers) or 86.3 per cent while 13.7 per cent or 5,147 were foreign workers.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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