Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC
A recent report showed 10 percent of formal workers receiving wages below the minimum rate of RM1,500 per month.
Wed May 01 2024
Human Resource ministry to amend process of recognising workers' union
V. Sivakumar said there are employers who refuse to recognise unions in their companies.
Mon May 01 2023
MTUC seeks govt's intervention to help contract employees laid off by IRB
The congress is also appealing for the employees concerned to be absorbed back to their positions.
Tue Jan 03 2023
After two years at home, is Malaysia ready for permanent hybrid work?
The pandemic has ignited conversations surrounding the nature of work, with corporations and experts repeatedly advocating for hybrid models as the way forward.
Mon Jul 04 2022
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 needs to play role to build good employer-employee relations
MTUC has been urged to play an important role to create a good relationship between employers and employees as such cordial ties can enhance the country's economic capability.
Sun Apr 24 2022
MTUC: Employers should be ready for minimum wage increase
Employers should be ready for any increase in the minimum wage as a review is supposed to be carried out at least once every two years.
Tue Feb 08 2022
MOHR drafting plan to overcome forced labour issue with ILO assistance
In a statement MOHR said the action plan is being developed comprehensively and takes into consideration the true situation in the country.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Work From Home, a new norm that should be continued
Harris opined the WFH approach should be continued due to the positive effects, not only on employees but also in many other aspects.
Sun Mar 14 2021
SOCSO contribution rate should be increased, but only for employers - MTUC
Abdul Halim also suggested for a special social fund to be created under Socso to protect workers involved in disasters or pandemics leading to a loss in salary.
Thu Mar 11 2021
A year working from home, government needs to hear problems of workers - MTUC
The MTUC is of the view that many problems that workers faced have not been fully resolved.
Sat Feb 13 2021
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
Bad loans in the housing sector - ticking time-bomb?
Bank Negara has highlighted that properties in the country are not affordably priced based on the current median income.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Budget 2021 offers ray of hope to Malaysians affected by pandemic
Budget 2021 is one that focuses on workers badly affected and in critical condition in whatever field.
Tue Dec 15 2020
I-Sinar conditions too strict, unfair - Economic expert
Shazali said since the strict conditions were not decided in Parliament, then the EPF should not place such difficult requirements.
Fri Dec 04 2020
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024