Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA
The Dewan Negara sitting today approved two Bills under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) related to the employment insurance system and social security of workers.
Mon Jul 22 2024
MISI TVET RM30 mln allocation demonstrates govt's commitment to Indian community - MITRA
MISI KESUMA-MITRA is a collaboration between MITRA and the Ministry of Human Resources, aimed at the transformation of skilled labour.
Thu May 02 2024
2,000 job opportunities available at Central Zone Madani Rakyat Programme
The carnival, organised by the Ministry of Human Resources, aims to provide the public with suitable job opportunities.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Process of channelling 'PenjanaKerjaya' funds to be tightened - Saravanan
The Ministry of Human Resources is taking steps to tighten the process of channelling funds for the 'PenjanaKerjaya' hiring incentive programme to prevent issues of false claims and misappropriation.
Mon Jul 25 2022
KSM, KDN to hold urgent talks as Indonesia halts entry of workers
The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) will hold urgent discussions with the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) on Indonesia's decision to temporarily halt the entry of its workers into Malaysia.
Wed Jul 13 2022
KSM to empower 32 TVET institutions to produce more skilled workforce
The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) will empower 32 TVET institutions under its purview to produce more skilled workforce in the country.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Identity card by sector to address foreign workers' switch jobs issue - Saravanan
The Ministry of Human Resources will introduce a new system - an identity card by sector - to address the problem of foreign workers in the country who are reported to have switched to other sectors.
Sun Jun 12 2022
Engagement session with employers' bodies on RM1,500 minimum salary next month
The Ministry of Human Resources (MoHR) will hold an engagement session with representatives of employers' bodies and business chambers on the new monthly minimum wage of RM1,500 effective May 1.
Fri Mar 25 2022
MoF allocates RM1.7 bln for MySTEP 2022 to create 80,000 jobs this year - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul hopes job seekers will take advantage of the opportunities available through the MoF and the Ministry of Human Resources.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Need to formulate law for gig workers being studied - Saravanan
The Ministry of Human Resources is looking into the need for a law, specifically to regulate gig workers and protect their welfare as this group is not covered by the Employment Act 1955.
Tue Nov 09 2021
All KSM agencies to brace for challenges of IR4.0 - Saravanan
The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) has directed all its agencies to study in-depth and identify future challenges with the onset of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0).
Tue Nov 02 2021
KSM to continue improving initiatives on labour issues - Saravanan
The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) will continue to give attention to labour issues, especially those involving foreign workers, and continue to implement improvements to existing initiatives.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Over 1,000 complaints against employers received for violating MCO SOP
The Ministry of Human Resources has received 1,120 complaints against employers related to MCO 3.0 standard operating procedure (SOP) violations from May 25 until yesterday.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Bangladesh High Commision launched job portal without consulting KSM - Saravanan
The Bangladesh High Commission here launched its employment portal 'Chakrir Khoj' without prior consultation or notification to the Ministry of Human Resources (KSM).
Thu Apr 15 2021
MEF urges govt to address labour shortfall, set up task force
Syed Hussain noted that employers are now trying to regain business traction with the gradual removal of movement restriction and cash flow assistance.
Mon Apr 05 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024