709 ex-Perwaja workers get compensation of more than RM8.6 mln
709 former workers of Perwaja Steel Sdn Bhd in Kemaman, who were retrenched in November 2014, today received compensation totalling RM8.645 million.
Sun Apr 24 2022
PUNB offers financing scheme for retrenched individuals
The recipients will be given an automatic six-month payment deferral from the date of disbursement of the fund.
Fri May 07 2021
NCIA's strategic invention programme helps businesses, workers affected by pandemic
The NCSIP had been well received by companies and those who had been retrenched resulting from the pandemic.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Retrenched Malindo staff to receive SIP benefits
The Human Resource Ministry gave its assurance that all employees of the Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Malindo Airways) who have been laid off will receive their unemployment benefits.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Ministry meets Malindo Air management to discuss fate of retrenched workers
The Ministry of Human Resources through the Labour Department has taken the initiative to hold discussions with the management of Malindo Air today following its retrenchment exercise.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Employees being retrenched without informing labour dept - Saravanan
The Human Resources Ministry would take legal action against employers who are found to have deliberately not filled and submitted the PK Form after layoffs or salary reductions.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Govt-funded scheme to help retrenched staff rejoin workforce showing potential
The online programme holds much potential in raising worker employability in sectors such as small and medium scale enterprises.
Wed Jul 01 2020
Applications for training programmes increase during MCO - Socso
Socso through the Employment Insurance System (EIS) received more than 300 applications for training from unemployed workers including 197 applicants who had undergone online training.
Mon May 18 2020
MCO: Impose emergency employment regulations to protect workers - MTUC
MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said the government should come up with a comprehensive plan to protect workers from being retrenched or have their pay cut by irresponsible employers.
Thu Apr 30 2020
Three years to complete study on employment insurance scheme - Riot
The government has completed a study on the proposed employment insurance scheme (EIS) involving 6.5 million workers in the private sector, and engaged the relevant parties on the scheme.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Mustapa confident of Proton employees being treated fairly by FSP
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has expressed confidence that employees of Proton Holdings Bhd would be treated fairly by whichever entity buying its shares.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Bank Muamalat reemploys retrenched staff
He told Bernama that the reemployment was due to an ex parte injunction obtained by the National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) which disputed the retrenchment.
Thu Aug 18 2016
Cabinet paper on employment insurance scheme ready to be tabled
The scheme was important to ensure retrenched workers were able to last at least four months before getting a new job.
Tue Jul 19 2016
30,000 workers may be retrenched if MWO 2016 is enforced in July - MEF
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) hopes the government will postpone the Minimum Wage Order 2016 (MWO 2016) slated for July 1.
Mon May 02 2016
Tax filing tips for retrenched employees in Malaysia
Did you know that only a certain amount of your retrenchment compensation is exempted from tax?
Tue Apr 19 2016
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
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