Santhara explains why he was abroad during MCO
He said the leave application was based on his leave entitlement as stipulated in the rules of his appointment as Deputy Minister, apart from unpaid leave entitlement.
Mon Mar 01 2021
Indonesian flag carrier Garuda lays off 700 workers to stay afloat
The workers, representing nearly a tenth of the airline's workforce, are among about 800 put on unpaid leave since May.
Tue Oct 27 2020
WFH: Employers cannot force workers to take annual, unpaid leave
Employers are prohibited from forcing or ordering their workers to take annual or unpaid leave following the work-from-home (WFH) directive which came into effect today.
Thu Oct 22 2020
MTUC urges govt, Bank Negara to extend moratorium by 6 more months
800,000 workers who lost their jobs until April this year and thousands more who were forced to take deep pay cuts or go on unpaid leave by their employers.
Sat Jul 04 2020
Hotel closure: What will happen to the workers?
Hotel workers are the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with some forced to go on leave, take unpaid leave or pay cut, and there are those who were laid off.
Sun May 31 2020
COVID-19: RM600 monthly financial aid to workers on unpaid leave - PM
A monthly aid of RM600 will be given to workers earning a salary of not more than RM4,000, who are on unpaid leave following the spread of the COVID-19 beginning March 1, 2020.
Mon Mar 16 2020
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024