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UPDATED 7.21PM | Industry players sceptical whether there will be genuine changes.

Essential services such as the security, health, and education sectors are exempted.

'Everybody and anybody involved in corruption needs to be lubricated.'

They say proposal could undermine licensed agencies, restrict competition.

MSN wants to know how new system will prevent repeating past mistakes.

'Intermediaries have multiplied, costs have risen, and responsibility has diffused.'

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Productivity is rising but it's not reflected in workers' remuneration.

Critical sectors such as the armed forces and medical services are exempted.

Arrest all those involved and ensure harsh punishments, says spokesperson.

A 2-day work-from-home per week arrangement is the most desired option.

They caution new system could overlap existing platforms, challenge agents' role.

Judge rules that the minister showed apparent support for the banks' association.

Spokesperson claims judicial review application prompted by concerns expressed by employees.

Tenaganita says real accountability, solid protections must be included.

DPM believes the sectors can produce numerous new talents, elevate M'sia's global image.

Silence is complicity. Delay is denial.

Cash assistance programmes don't address this systemic problem.

Authorities must revamp, modernise ways in dealing with terror networks.

Chowdhury highlights workers' vital contribution to economy and development.

Critics argue the criteria only benefit a few companies, are anti-competitive.

The new minister says he is targeting the gig council to be set up in Q1 2026.

Employees are protesting staff shortages and insufficient resources.

This is a historic advance in social protection for workers.