Urgent measures in the Klang Valley to drive Malaysia's economic growth
There's the concern that the more people unemployed, the more drastic the fall will be in the GDP.
Wed Aug 18 2021
MEF wants creative arts industry to be allowed to operate during MCO
Shamsuddin said it was important to ensure the economic sustainability and survival of artists severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Jun 25 2021
WFH expected to continue: MEF urges government to increase incentives for employers, workers
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to consider additional incentives for employers and employees.
Sat Feb 13 2021
Vaccination programmes will boost Malaysian economy, lead to more jobs by H2 2021 - MEF
Shamsuddin said the private sector will do its best to assist the government in providing jobs to the locals during this difficult period.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Unprecedented measures needed by industries & businesses at this time
Industries and businesses need unprecedented measures that are proportionate to the situation that's imposed on them.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Govt, agencies to find ways to speed up assistance approval process - Redzuan
The government takes seriously the situation where many had lost their jobs, companies had to wind up operations due to declining demand.
Wed Nov 11 2020
CMCO: Four working hours a day in the office is too short - MEF
MEF hoped the government could look over the matter and consider allowing employees to work in the office during normal working hours for three days a week.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Call for wage subsidy programme to be extended until year's end
The wage subsidy programme scheduled to end this month should be extended until December, Malaysian Employers Federation executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Stop commercialising foreign workers recruitment - MEF
He said the number of foreign workers in this category, which now stood at more than 4 million, is worrying as it is way bigger than the total number of documented foreign workers of only 2.2 million.
Sat Jun 13 2020
PENJANA: RM9 billion allocation will help revive country's employment sector
The government's move to allocate RM9 billion to reduce unemployment rates will help revive the country's employment sector which is severely affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Jun 06 2020
PENJANA to benefit employers, employees - Associations
Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said the PENJANA which allocated RM5 billion in wages subsidy would encourage employers to retain their employees.
Sat Jun 06 2020
Dare to violate, pay the penalty
Private sector employees who committed the offence can be terminated from their jobs if they do not report for work on two consecutive days.
Wed May 27 2020
MTUC, MEF debate on Employment Insurance System
The announcement on the proposed terms of the EIS has continued to stir the debate between employers and employees.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Maintain retirement age at 60, says MEF
Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said the age of retirement should be maintained at 60.
Sun Apr 09 2017
MEF against paternity leave proposal
Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said this is not the right time to implement fraternity leave for a month.
Sat Mar 25 2017
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