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Bestinet denies money laundering allegations

Bestinet denies money laundering allegations

UPDATED 11.23PM | We strictly adhere to govt regulations, Ismail says.
Terror links: Interpol sets sights on man who led Nepali association in M'sia

Terror links: Interpol sets sights on man who led Nepali association in M'sia

Mahendra Jung Shah is suspected of having links to ISIS.
137 suspected labour exploitation victims, including children, rescued

137 suspected labour exploitation victims, including children, rescued

Ops carried out from January to June, Bukit Aman says.
Maybank denies Nube's 'unfair practices' claim

Maybank denies Nube's 'unfair practices' claim

Bank assures stakeholders no unfair actions as alleged by union.
COMMENT | Does M'sia really control its own destiny?

COMMENT | Does M'sia really control its own destiny?

Rich corporations, local and foreign, seem to control our economy.
Employers need to be compelled by law to review wages, unionist says

Employers need to be compelled by law to review wages, unionist says

UPDATED 4.40PM | MTUC official says letting companies decide for themselves won't work.
M'sia, India sign new MOU on migrant workers recruitment

M'sia, India sign new MOU on migrant workers recruitment

Minister Sim says it will improve transparency and curb exploitation.
YOURSAY | Raising civil servants’ pay good for economy

YOURSAY | Raising civil servants’ pay good for economy

‘A wage increase should come with proper productive measures in the salary scheme.’
MACC urged to probe HR Ministry over Bangladeshi syndicate report

MACC urged to probe HR Ministry over Bangladeshi syndicate report

Group wants Sim to 'walk the talk' in safeguarding his ministry.
LETTER | Allow foreign spouses equal access to employment

LETTER | Allow foreign spouses equal access to employment

Address this in Budget 2025, as difficulty in finding work affects their M'sian families.
COMMENT | Anwar's civil service pay hike brave, progressive

COMMENT | Anwar's civil service pay hike brave, progressive

It can pressure private sector to increase wages too, reducing wealth disparity.
Regional group calls on PM to halt union-busting against Nube

Regional group calls on PM to halt union-busting against Nube

ITUC wants Anwar to intervene, probe HR minister's possible misuse of power.

Activist moots wage cap for private sector’s top-level execs

Activist moots wage cap for private sector’s top-level execs

Wage gap between top-level executives, workers is ‘obscene’.
Ministers welcome civil service pay hike

Ministers welcome civil service pay hike

They say it will motivate public servants to perform better.
Immigration nabs 83 migrants during operation in Klang mall

Immigration nabs 83 migrants during operation in Klang mall

Some claim their applications under workforce recalibration programme still being processed.
Freelance media practitioners welcome Socso support

Freelance media practitioners welcome Socso support

Socso scheme will benefit 493 freelance media practitioners from 45 organisations.
MMA: Digitalisation can curb manpower issues in healthcare sector

MMA: Digitalisation can curb manpower issues in healthcare sector

Association chief says real-time data on patient load, personnel can address shortages.
Foreign worker recruitment now fully under Home Ministry

Foreign worker recruitment now fully under Home Ministry

Move to streamline process, make hiring easier.
COMMENT | We owe migrant workers gratitude for building our world

COMMENT | We owe migrant workers gratitude for building our world

Let's open our eyes and recognise their immeasurable contributions.
MTUC backs Nube picket, slams vast wage gap between CEO and workers

MTUC backs Nube picket, slams vast wage gap between CEO and workers

Union group's move bold and decisive, a turning point, MTUC sec-gen says.
HSBC staff accuses union picketers of sedition, criminal defamation

HSBC staff accuses union picketers of sedition, criminal defamation

She claims picketers levelled untrue personal attacks, made her fear for safety.
Govt going against own laws in contract workers' plight, claims group

Govt going against own laws in contract workers' plight, claims group

UPDATED 3.21PM | JPKK accuses govt of disguising permanent positions as fixed-term contract roles.
Progressive wage: Govt looking to extend incentive for employers

Progressive wage: Govt looking to extend incentive for employers

Rafizi says decision will be based on data gathered from June-August.
Cutting doctors' maternity leave violates their rights, Cuepacs pans MOH

Cutting doctors' maternity leave violates their rights, Cuepacs pans MOH

UPDATED 10PM | Union group says move may be legal but detrimental to workers' welfare.