Three PM's special envoys to retain posts - PMO
The appointment of the trio to the special envoy posts, which are of ministerial rank, was made last year during Muhyiddin's administration.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Over 2,700 Malaysians imprisoned abroad
Kamarudin Jaffar said the number was based on the latest information received from Malaysian diplomatic missions abroad.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Status of Malaysians in prisons abroad to be raised in Parliament today
The matter will be raised during the question for oral answer session through a question by Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem (GPS-Serian) to the Foreign Minister.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Riot speaks on 3,600 laid-off MAS staff
Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem nonetheless said that the ministry, through the Industrial Relations Department, had sent out letters to the affected workers explaining the situation.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Riot: Rohingyas will not be sent to Bau, Serian
He said the assurance was given by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Cabinet meeting today.
Wed Sep 13 2017
Amendment to Employment Act 1955 will be tabled in Parliament in January
A detailed working paper on the issue of foreign workers' accommodation had already been made by the ministry and presented to a committee chaired by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Thu May 18 2017
Five million skilled local workforce by 2020 - Richard Riot
The Human Capital Strategic Initiative is aimed to create about five million skilled local workforce by 2020, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem today.
Tue Mar 21 2017
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia will form joint working committee on exchange of experts
This followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of Malaysia and Saudi Arabia in the field of human resources and manpower which was sealed Monday.
Mon Feb 27 2017
New Act to manage Socso scheme for taxi drivers to be in place next year
The Self-Employment Act, which will be used to manage the Socso scheme for taxi drivers, will be in place next year.
Thu Oct 27 2016
M'sia needs to increase percentage of skilled workforce to 40 per cent - Riot
At least 40 per cent of Malaysia's workforce must be highly skilled workers in order for the country to become a high-income nation, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem.
Tue Jul 26 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
Be vigilant of Daish militants, house of worship committees told
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said this was because the militant group had not only targeted at churches, but also mosques and temples.
Sun Jul 17 2016
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
Employees earning up to RM4,000 a month eligible for Socso coverage
Previously, only employees earning a monthly salary of not more than RM3,000 are eligible for coverage.
Tue May 10 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