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
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
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024