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Unemployment nears 10-year low, but Sabah joblessness still high

Unemployment nears 10-year low, but Sabah joblessness still high

Selangor, Kedah have lowest unemployment rate at 1.7pct each.
I'm still MTUC president, meeting was illegal – Effendy

I'm still MTUC president, meeting was illegal – Effendy

He says a court order last year bars union from making any major policy decisions.
New minimum wage order comes into force tomorrow

New minimum wage order comes into force tomorrow

UPDATED 2.24PM | This will benefit 4.37m workers, says Human Resources Ministry.
Sabah public hospital's medical officers accused of racism, bullying

Sabah public hospital's medical officers accused of racism, bullying

Medical officers discussed skin colour, relished in abusing others in WhatsApp conversation.
Who did health minister consult over shift work, Bersatu leader asks

Who did health minister consult over shift work, Bersatu leader asks

Yadzil criticises poor planning of now-cancelled WBB project.
Lithuanian artist to sue AirAsia over use of artwork without consent

Lithuanian artist to sue AirAsia over use of artwork without consent

Ernest Zacharevic says he tried to settle the matter amicably but failed.
Cops rescue 8 Bangadeshi workers from forced labour conditions

Cops rescue 8 Bangadeshi workers from forced labour conditions

Police also arrested three local men during the raid on a farm in Kelantan.
Launch criminal probe against MYAirline founder, group urges

Launch criminal probe against MYAirline founder, group urges

Several Bukit Jelutong residents stage protest outside Allan's residence.
LETTER | Public healthcare collapsing under systematic neglect, bullying

LETTER | Public healthcare collapsing under systematic neglect, bullying

The government continues to formulate healthcare sector policies without consultation.
Akmal tells '8-to-5' policymakers to understand healthcare woes

Akmal tells '8-to-5' policymakers to understand healthcare woes

UPDATED 4.08PM | This follows reported backlash over the Health Ministry's new proposed working hours.
Govt considers opening foreign worker applications for oil palm sector

Govt considers opening foreign worker applications for oil palm sector

Saifuddin says requests received from Plantation and Commodities Ministry.
Ex-structural supervisor awarded RM254k for unfair dismissal

Ex-structural supervisor awarded RM254k for unfair dismissal

Azman Isa hired for project in Vietnam.
Suhakam rebuffs all accusations by staff on picket threat

Suhakam rebuffs all accusations by staff on picket threat

Interim union admits inexperience, oversight in planning picket against commission.
Suhakam staffers postpone pickets, Cuepacs vows to help

Suhakam staffers postpone pickets, Cuepacs vows to help

UPDATED 2.22PM | Cuepacs says it will discuss the three issues raised.
Suhakam says open for discussion as staffers plan picket

Suhakam says open for discussion as staffers plan picket

Commission assures it is independent, committed to upholding the Paris Principles.
Suhakam workers to picket on Friday over salary increment issues

Suhakam workers to picket on Friday over salary increment issues

Interim union claims three high-ranking officials promoted, given new evaluation system.
Reform minimum wage to upgrade senior staff pay along with juniors

Reform minimum wage to upgrade senior staff pay along with juniors

'Existing system only benefits new workers, neglecting seniors.'

Over 500k housewives registered as contributors to Socso scheme in 2024

Over 500k housewives registered as contributors to Socso scheme in 2024

RM61.5m contributed, Kasthuri says.
COMMENT | Govt must uphold workers' rights, improve system

COMMENT | Govt must uphold workers' rights, improve system

Recruitment fraud must be addressed immediately, form new SOP.
MOH to introduce rotation system to address workforce shortage

MOH to introduce rotation system to address workforce shortage

Deputy minister says this is expected to improve placements especially in rural areas.
Tenaganita: Non-existent jobs for migrant workers also exploitation

Tenaganita: Non-existent jobs for migrant workers also exploitation

Those stuck in M'sia without employment must be protected, says rights group.
Kawaguchi workers to enrol in employer exchange programme

Kawaguchi workers to enrol in employer exchange programme

Solution sought to employees' salary woes.
Intervene in workers' protest, human resources minister told

Intervene in workers' protest, human resources minister told

Ensure Kawaguchi workers receive wages and owed benefits, says labour association.
Health minister defends increase in nurses' working hours

Health minister defends increase in nurses' working hours

Dzulkefly says multiple rounds of engagement with nurses' groups, unions were held.