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S'wak workers poised to picket over labour law amendment delay

S'wak workers poised to picket over labour law amendment delay

Labour group claims S'wak govt stonewalling amendments.

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Labour group urges M'sian timber certifiers to look into worker issues

Labour group urges M'sian timber certifiers to look into worker issues

Current procedures allow companies to continue forced labour, union harassment practices.

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Group: Since when employers dictate labour law implementation?

Group: Since when employers dictate labour law implementation?

Coalition reminds MPs that workers form the bulk of their voters.

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Electrical union rebukes Saravanan over 'tacit approval' of employers’ requests

Electrical union rebukes Saravanan over 'tacit approval' of employers’ requests

This is after Employment Act amendments were pushed to Jan 1.

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New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

The decision was made following appeal by employer groups, minister says.

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SMEs have most problem complying with worker housing law

SMEs have most problem complying with worker housing law

Many are still reeling from Covid-19-triggered financial hardship.

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Resolve Bernama's woes to fight fake news, Geramm tells govt

Resolve Bernama's woes to fight fake news, Geramm tells govt

The group also backs Sydney Yap Xi Ni's rights as a staff.

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LETTER | Freedom of association is critical for unions

LETTER | Freedom of association is critical for unions

It can encourage participation of the workforce and expand membership.

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YOURSAY | Abuses of domestic workers have come home to roost

YOURSAY | Abuses of domestic workers have come home to roost

‘I am glad Indonesia, Bangladesh are teaching us how to take care of one’s own citizens.’

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Global electronics manufacturer Molex accused of union-busting in Malaysia

Global electronics manufacturer Molex accused of union-busting in Malaysia

Electronics Industry Employees’ Union says it abuses, threatens workers.

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Labour activist: Amend Constitution to improve worker rights

Labour activist: Amend Constitution to improve worker rights

He says M'sia lagging behind neighbours Cambodia, the Philippines.

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Supermax sees no material impact after Canada puts govt contract on hold

Supermax sees no material impact after Canada puts govt contract on hold

Only govt contract on hold, no complete ban on imports.

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Trade association raises concern over Top Glove's 'A' rating for labour practices

Trade association raises concern over Top Glove's 'A' rating for labour practices

Top Glove cited the rating to debunk claims of exploitation at its factories, as alleged by a British TV network.

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Gig work a ‘new normal’ but falls short in labour protection

Gig work a ‘new normal’ but falls short in labour protection

The industry, once hailed as 'innovative', is plagued by labour rights issues.

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