All GLCs, GLICs need to appoint MTUC representatives as board members - PM
All GLCs and GLICs need to appoint representatives of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) as their board members.
Sat Jul 02 2022
MTUC urges Kedah govt to reinstate Thaipusam holiday
Reinstating the Thaipusam holiday will create a spirit of mutual respect between religions among the multiracial community in Malaysia, according to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
Sat Jan 23 2021
MTUC proposes setting up of national anti-bully council to address bullying
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today suggested the government to set up a National Anti-Bully Council to address the problem.
Sat Jul 08 2017
MTUC proposes unrecorded leave for employees affected by high tide
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has urged private sector employers to consider granting unrecorded leave to employees who are affected by the high tide which hit some coastal areas since ye
Tue Nov 15 2016
MTUC urges employers to respect the new minimum wage order
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) hopes all parties particularly employers will respect the Minimum Wages Order 2016 which comes into effect Friday.
Sat Jul 02 2016
MTUC president passes away
President of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), Mohd Khalid Atan who was in service since 2011, passed away this morning.
Tue Jan 26 2016
Public interest in litigation will increase with new 'locus standi' ruling, say lawyers
The country would be seeing an increase of public interest in litigation after the Federal Court recently reviewed the test for locus standi.
Thu Feb 13 2014
MTUC wants higher EPF dividend
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress has called on the Employees Provident Fund to declare a higher dividend this year.
Tue Dec 18 2012
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024