Thailand plans new minimum wage hike, keeps inflation target next year
Thailand will increase its minimum wage in January, confirming a previous deal while planning to raise it further in March.
Tue Dec 26 2023
New RM1,500 minimum wage order gazetted
The new minimum wage of RM1,500 a month effective May 1 was officially gazetted yesterday.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Cuepacs proposes RM1,800 minimum monthly wage for public sector
Cuepacs has once again proposed RM1,800 as the new minimum wage for the public sector, up from the current RM1,200 a month.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Govt holding engagement sessions on RM1,500 minimum wage - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the MOHR would present the findings of the engagement sessions to the Cabinet before the new minimum wage was approved.
Sat Feb 19 2022
MEF: RM1,500 new minimum wage would derail economic recovery
Syed Hussain said the majority of Malaysian businesses are not ready and not in a position to implement the proposed new minimum wage.
Sun Feb 06 2022
New minimum salary to be announced next year
A new minimum wage for Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will be announced next year.
Thu Oct 12 2017
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
New minimum wage policy to take effect on July 1 - Riot
The Minimum Wages Order 2016 will take effect July 1 without any delay, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem.
Thu Jun 30 2016
Minimum wage revision to be conducted every two years
The new minimum wage of RM1,000 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM920 for Labuan, Sabah and Sarawak to be implemented from July 1, will be revised in the next two years.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Increase in minimum wage ensure sufficient retirement savings for EPF contributors
The new minimum wage would be implemented in all sectors except for domestic services and maids.
Mon Oct 26 2015
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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024