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
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024