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Bangladesh MP: Over 1,000 undocumented citizens in M'sian prisons

Bangladesh MP: Over 1,000 undocumented citizens in M'sian prisons

Lawmakers aim to address job scams, high recruitment fees.
Socso, HR Ministry given a month to develop new upskilling module

Socso, HR Ministry given a month to develop new upskilling module

Enhance skill sets to compete in more sophisticated job market - PM.
LETTER | Parliament should curb corporate dominance

LETTER | Parliament should curb corporate dominance

Business world doesn't seem to be working in the interest of Malaysians.
At bumiputera congress, Ramanan tells govt to focus on upskilling all races

At bumiputera congress, Ramanan tells govt to focus on upskilling all races

Deputy minister says human capital is a nation's biggest asset.
Saifuddin: We'll get feedback before setting migrant worker deals

Saifuddin: We'll get feedback before setting migrant worker deals

Minister vows stakeholder engagement in reviewing MOUs between Putrajaya and sending countries.
LETTER | There are different ways to skin a cat

LETTER | There are different ways to skin a cat

Disciplinary action against underperformers must be seen as fair.
Reforms needed to boost industrial court's effectiveness - Sim

Reforms needed to boost industrial court's effectiveness - Sim

Minister says labour disputes on upward trend.
COMMENT | 30pct quota for women: Are we there yet?

COMMENT | 30pct quota for women: Are we there yet?

Journey towards gender equality is a long one.
Govt rescues 93 Bangladeshi workers left in limbo in Cheras

Govt rescues 93 Bangladeshi workers left in limbo in Cheras

Ministers say employer failed to provide proper lodging, food.
Bangladeshi workers in limbo: FT Muda urges govt to act immediately

Bangladeshi workers in limbo: FT Muda urges govt to act immediately

Strengthen laws against irresponsible recruitment agencies, says info chief.
LETTER | Bangladeshi workers in limbo: Urgent call for govt action

LETTER | Bangladeshi workers in limbo: Urgent call for govt action

There's a need for a more proactive stance by the relevant ministries.
Ramen chain says action taken on controversial salary deductions

Ramen chain says action taken on controversial salary deductions

Intention is to create fair, equitable environment, Kanbe says.
Court orders UiTM subsidiary to pay ex-director RM497k for wrongful dismissal

Court orders UiTM subsidiary to pay ex-director RM497k for wrongful dismissal

Industrial Court rules company failed to prove the need for dismissal.
LETTER | Workplace bullies are harmful to an organisation

LETTER | Workplace bullies are harmful to an organisation

Unfortunately, organisations often reprimand victims instead of perpetrators.
LETTER | Workers must know their rights

LETTER | Workers must know their rights

Being informed ensures protection from exploitative practices.
Employers can't deduct salaries as punishment – minister

Employers can't deduct salaries as punishment – minister

Sim says such practices violate the Employment Act 1955.
Minister to find ways to help unpaid The Malaysian Insight staff

Minister to find ways to help unpaid The Malaysian Insight staff

Fahmi says however it is best for solution to be private initiative.
Higher female labour force participation in Malaysia, Noraini says

Higher female labour force participation in Malaysia, Noraini says

Minister says govt putting in place initiatives to encourage more women to work.
LETTER | Undocumented workers: Ramp up workplace inspections

LETTER | Undocumented workers: Ramp up workplace inspections

This will deter employers from hiring undocumented migrants.
LETTER | Redefining Malaysia's high-tech workforce

LETTER | Redefining Malaysia's high-tech workforce

Foreign investments also need to be channelled into local workers' wages.
Group demands law to protect interns’ rights

Group demands law to protect interns’ rights

Interns have to pay for their expenses too - Rashifa.
Finas to implement standard contract this year, adding overtime pay

Finas to implement standard contract this year, adding overtime pay

Contract clauses in final stage of discussions, says Finas chief Azmir.
Sabah aims to reduce hardcore poverty up to 80pct

Sabah aims to reduce hardcore poverty up to 80pct

22,510 household heads have been categorised as hardcore poor so far, says CM.
Frustrated by delays, workers caught in quota fraud get legal aid

Frustrated by delays, workers caught in quota fraud get legal aid

Labour Dept stayed mum on knowledge of employer’s non-attendance, workers claim.