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Bangladesh warns of worker freeze if M'sia refuses agreement changes

Bangladesh warns of worker freeze if M'sia refuses agreement changes

Bangladesh may review deal over alleged worker recruitment syndicate.
Harapan Youth demands pay slash for Petronas top brass

Harapan Youth demands pay slash for Petronas top brass

Its info chief stresses austerity measures should not be limited to lower-tier staff.
ROS: MTUC special committee temporary, tasked with re-election only

ROS: MTUC special committee temporary, tasked with re-election only

This follows controversy over MTUC’s exclusion from sending worker reps to ILC.
MTUC stands by claim HR Ministry blocking workers' voices

MTUC stands by claim HR Ministry blocking workers' voices

Solomon alleges Sim using govt machinery to 'cover his mischief'.
Immigration denies issuing qurban meat guidelines

Immigration denies issuing qurban meat guidelines

The fake guidelines claim that undocumented migrants are not allowed to take the meat.
MTUC committee has no mandate to pick Geneva delegates - ministry

MTUC committee has no mandate to pick Geneva delegates - ministry

HR Ministry denies blocking worker representation.
MCA proposes reforms to stamp duty on employment contracts

MCA proposes reforms to stamp duty on employment contracts

Low suggests existing exemption threshold be increased from RM300 a month to RM3k.
Opposition slams govt 'squeezing' Petronas for RM32b amid layoffs

Opposition slams govt 'squeezing' Petronas for RM32b amid layoffs

Should have reduced dividends in line with company performance - Hamzah.
Bersatu: Petronas job losses affect all - contract or permanent

Bersatu: Petronas job losses affect all - contract or permanent

Losing job a significant impact on oneself and family, Radzi says.
Petronas job cuts mainly affect contract workers - Anwar

Petronas job cuts mainly affect contract workers - Anwar

UPDATED 4.21PM | National oil and gas company undergoing 'right-sizing' process.
Cuepacs urges MTUC to end leadership crisis after ILC no-show

Cuepacs urges MTUC to end leadership crisis after ILC no-show

Workers not represented at global event in Geneva, says Rahman.
PSM: Govt must fix stagnating graduate salaries

PSM: Govt must fix stagnating graduate salaries

Party proposes job guarantee scheme.
LETTER | Gig workers: Overlooked and misunderstood

LETTER | Gig workers: Overlooked and misunderstood

Honest work should be respected, not rejected.
Group renews call for single approval system under HR Ministry

Group renews call for single approval system under HR Ministry

Ministry best suited to oversee end-to-end process in foreign worker recruitment, says ACCCIM.
LETTER | If you don't retire by 60, you're addicted to power and control

LETTER | If you don't retire by 60, you're addicted to power and control

Fallacy to believe experience keeps growing with age.
Asean leaders adopt ACV 2045 blueprint for peace and growth

Asean leaders adopt ACV 2045 blueprint for peace and growth

Roadmap includes thriving economic ecosystem, improved connectivity.
LETTER | What became of M'sia's proposed social work law?

LETTER | What became of M'sia's proposed social work law?

Long-awaited Act pending in Parliament since 2010.
Raise retirement age gradually, says Bukit Gasing rep

Raise retirement age gradually, says Bukit Gasing rep

Rajiv says issue demands comprehensive, balanced approach.
COMMENT | Calm debate needed for retirement age, not viral outrage

COMMENT | Calm debate needed for retirement age, not viral outrage

Longer life expectancy meant, changing demographics meant existing policies should be reviewed.
Study: M'sian labour market's public sector reliance hurts graduate jobs

Study: M'sian labour market's public sector reliance hurts graduate jobs

At 47.1pct, govt consumption is primary driver of employment demand - report.
PSM wants pension scheme for seniors instead of delayed retirement

PSM wants pension scheme for seniors instead of delayed retirement

The party says retirees should be getting more leisure time, not more work.
Ministry studying proposal to raise retirement age to 65

Ministry studying proposal to raise retirement age to 65

Human resources minister says a special committee is reviewing the matter.
YOURSAY | Let people decide when to retire

YOURSAY | Let people decide when to retire

'Do they expect senior citizens to beg by the roadside?'

Azalina suggests raising retirement age to 65

Azalina suggests raising retirement age to 65

Minister personally thinks many senior citizens remain active and capable of contributing post-retirement.