One killed in Bangladesh as garment workers clash with police over pay rise - police
Police said they used teargas and rubber bullets to break up protests by hundreds of workers who took to the streets in the garment hub.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Senior doctors in England announce more strikes, rejecting pay deal
Senior doctors in England dismiss a 6pct pay rise announced by government last week as a "savage" real-terms wage cut.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Britain braces for 'unparalleled' disruption from doctors' strike
Tens of thousands of junior doctors are striking for pay rises better aligned with inflation.
Tue Apr 11 2023
UK healthcare strikes to intensify as junior doctors vote to walk out
Junior doctors agreed in 2019 to an annual 2% pay rise as part of a four-year deal, now say that is inadequate in light of higher inflation.
Tue Feb 21 2023
UK nurses begin biggest strike ballot in more than 100 years
More than 300,000 members of Britain's largest nursing union will begin voting over a strike to demand a pay rise.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Rolls Royce offers cash to workers facing high cost of living
Rolls-Royce said the company was also offering a 4 pct pay rise back dated to March to 11,000 UK shopfloor workers.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Health service staff in England to get 3 pct pay rise
The government made an improved offer after it accepted the recommendations of independent pay review bodies.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Cuepacs urges government to raise Raya incentive for civil servants this year
Cuepacs has urged the government to consider giving a higher incentive to government servants for the Hari Raya celebration this year, says it Datuk Azih.
Tue May 23 2017
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte jacks up budget to fight crime
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has announced a sharp increase in next year's national budget to fund his controversial war on crime, with security forces to get big pay rises.
Tue Aug 16 2016
131,813 Mindef staff to get pay rise in July
A total 131,813 staff of the Ministry of Defence including the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) will enjoy a one-rung pay rise from July 1.
Sun May 01 2016
Employees in Malaysia look forward to 5.8% salary increment in 2016
Despite stable pay rises, Malaysia recorded South East Asias second highest involuntary turnover, and the third highest voluntary turnover.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Opposition pact urges Selangor to review pay rise decision
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, to review the pay rise of its state assemblymen, approved at the Selangor State Assembly last week.
Tue Dec 03 2013
Johor considering raising Assemblymen salary
The Johor government is considering a pay rise for all 56 assemblymen to commensurate with their workload and responsibilities.
Fri Nov 29 2013
Historic strike at French luxury house Cartier
French jewellery house Cartier, founded in 1847, faced the first strike at its flagship Paris store on Friday with angry workers demanding a hefty pay rise.
Sat Oct 19 2013
Pay review for civil servants if commission has no input
The pay rise review for civil servants who have reached their maximum salary scale will only be conducted if the Special Commission makes no suggestions.
Tue Nov 06 2012
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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