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Case sets new precedent, gives hope to staffers of foreign missions - Arutchelvan.

This is to ensure good labour practices, including foreign workers' rights.

Suhaizan says it will only further burden already stretched-thin medical staff.

New union expresses hopes close collaboration with company will result in greater success.

Most important criterion is whether job can be done remotely, president says.

Only five of 236 companies joined progressive wage pilot programme, survey finds.

Increment for non-execs also drops to 4.85pct.

Salamiah wants suspension of 45-hour workweek directive.

[VIDEO INSIDE] Reporters urge action against not only employers but also officials.

Govt planning to amend Employees' Social Security Act, deputy CEO says.

UPDATED 2.30PM | AGC advised govt that company's demand had strong legal basis.

Technology has transformed working norms, Azalina says.

These measures are difficult but very much possible with political will.

State exco says it will be implemented next year.

Firm's CEO insists govt incurs no cost, employers pay to hire migrants.

UPDATED 1.47PM | Committee, however, notes firm has waived over RM1b from the bill.

UPDATED 3.09PM | SSPA directive to take effect on Dec 1.

'The government has no political will to stop this.'

Employers can't use agents to apply for workers on their behalf, Sim says.

PARLIAMENT | Sim says only 10k increase recorded in Q3, not 100k.

Amend laws for heavier penalties on wrongdoers, Hassan says.

Cases highlighted many times but no govt action, Arutchelvan says.

New law must be crafted with precision.

UPDATED 11.42AM | EXCLUSIVE | In conflicting claims of oversupply and shortage of workers, which is true?