Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim
Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
NGO urged to organise more career carnivals - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on NGOs to help boost employment opportunities for young people.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Socso claim SOP to be restructured - Steven Sim
The directive follows the fraudulent claims cartel involving three medical officers allegedly working in Penang hospitals, says Steven Sim.
Wed Sep 04 2024
MOH aims to increase number of male nurses - Deputy minister
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said currently, there are 2,823 male nurses, constituting four per cent of the 70,653 nurses employed by MOH.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Socso contribution for part-time media practitioners from July 1 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil asked all registered media organisations to update their respective data for the aid to be channeled by the ministry.
Mon May 27 2024
Socso to hold roadshows on SKSSR contribution
The roadshows will provide information on the Housewives' Social Security Scheme to company employees and women from the B40 group.
Fri May 03 2024
Taxi, school bus drivers to enjoy Socso contributions from next month - Loke
Anthony Loke said, the move was to provide social protection to taxi and school bus drivers in the event of an accident.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Socso urged to build three new rehabilitation centres in five years
Socso not only provides protection in the form of compensation but comprehensive protection including rehabilitation, said Sim Chee Keong.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers
Socso said that the crisis management plan was also activated on the day the attack was made.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Employers not allowed to pay salaries in cash without approval - Sivakumar
V.Sivakumar said employers who do not pay wages through a bank account are committing an offence punishable by a fine of up to RM50,000.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Many still haven't registered for housewives' social security scheme - Sivakumar
SKSSR was introduced to provide social security protection to housewives against domestic injury and invalidity while managing household.
Wed Nov 08 2023
[COLUMNIST] Underemployment: The silent struggle impacting our workforce
Studies found that a significant proportion of graduates accept jobs that do not align with their fields of study.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Only 21.9 per cent self-employed individuals contribute to Socso - Sivakumar
It could be that they don't know what the role of Socso is, how Socso can help them, said Human Resources Minister VV. Sivakumar.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Socso confirms officer arrested by MACC
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) confirmed that one of its officers has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under the Ops Hire 2.0 yesterday.
Fri May 19 2023
SOCSO to amend act to allocate childcare grants - Nancy
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will amend the Employment Insurance System Act 2017 this year to provide the allocation of childcare grants to women who are returning to work
Mon May 15 2023
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024