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PKR veep lodges report against MIC chief, deputy for alleged defamation

PKR veep lodges report against MIC chief, deputy for alleged defamation

Vigneswaran, however, calls the police report 'cheap publicity'.

MIC No 2: BN leaders will amicably resolve seat issues with Umno

MIC No 2: BN leaders will amicably resolve seat issues with Umno

Questions arise on MIC's traditional Cameron Highlands seat.
LETTER | Guan Eng's lack of understanding on labour shortage

LETTER | Guan Eng's lack of understanding on labour shortage

HR ministry has been expediting approvals through transparent and effective mechanisms. 
Saravanan invites DAP duo for 'special briefing' on migrant workers issue

Saravanan invites DAP duo for 'special briefing' on migrant workers issue

Bring evidence of my mistakes, minister says. 
MP SPEAKS | Multitude of weaknesses in Saravanan's ministry

MP SPEAKS | Multitude of weaknesses in Saravanan's ministry

He is totally incompetent to manage Human Resources Ministry.
Guan Eng accepts Saravanan's 'I quit' challenge over labour shortage woes

Guan Eng accepts Saravanan's 'I quit' challenge over labour shortage woes

'I will await Saravanan to set the date to fulfil this challenge.'
Sources: HR Ministry pressured to 'close case' on worker abuse

Sources: HR Ministry pressured to 'close case' on worker abuse

Indonesian govt concerned over latest abuse case.
Labour law: Employers need time to resolve worker shortage - Saravanan

Labour law: Employers need time to resolve worker shortage - Saravanan

Minister says the request by employers is 'rational'.
Group: Since when employers dictate labour law implementation?

Group: Since when employers dictate labour law implementation?

Coalition reminds MPs that workers form the bulk of their voters. 
Electrical union rebukes Saravanan over 'tacit approval' of employers’ requests

Electrical union rebukes Saravanan over 'tacit approval' of employers’ requests

This is after Employment Act amendments were pushed to Jan 1.
Employment Act amendments not for East M’sians yet

Employment Act amendments not for East M’sians yet

Sabah, Sarawak assemblies must amend own ordinances - Saravanan.
New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

The decision was made following appeal by employer groups, minister says.
Labour DG to be 'single window' for hiring migrant workers

Labour DG to be 'single window' for hiring migrant workers

Authorities will improve on accommodation and timely pay too. 
Temporary freeze on hiring foreign workers to be lifted from Aug 19

Temporary freeze on hiring foreign workers to be lifted from Aug 19

Also, earlier applications to hire some 400k foreign workers to proceed.
Minister: Selection of Bangladeshi agencies not swayed by 'support letters'

Minister: Selection of Bangladeshi agencies not swayed by 'support letters'

Selection not influenced by letters from anyone, even the PM, he declares.
Saravanan mulling scheme to better protect p-hailing, e-hailing workers

Saravanan mulling scheme to better protect p-hailing, e-hailing workers

He plans to use his ministerial powers instead of tabling an Act. 
First batch of Bangladeshi workers under new MOU arrives in M'sia

First batch of Bangladeshi workers under new MOU arrives in M'sia

Bangladeshi daily reports another 5k workers in the recruitment pipeline.
Employment agencies can still collect fees, minister clarifies

Employment agencies can still collect fees, minister clarifies

This comes after an agency owner was arrested on Wednesday.
Beruas MP applauds minister for swift reaction to hiring woes

Beruas MP applauds minister for swift reaction to hiring woes

Ngeh was called for two meetings with M Saravanan on his complaints.
Indonesia lifts labour freeze against Malaysia

Indonesia lifts labour freeze against Malaysia

UPDATED 5PM | Recruitment can resume from Aug 1.
No one prosecuted for minimum wage non-compliance yet

No one prosecuted for minimum wage non-compliance yet

Saravanan says 118 employers have been warned for failing to comply.

Socso contributions: Maximum monthly salary ceiling limit raised to RM5k

Socso contributions: Maximum monthly salary ceiling limit raised to RM5k

PARLIAMENT | This allows those earning RM4-5k wider Socso protection.
MPs demand HR minister explain MIC-linked scandals

MPs demand HR minister explain MIC-linked scandals

PenjanaKerjaya and Mitra are both under MACC probe.
Hiring quota approvals not based on individual source countries

Hiring quota approvals not based on individual source countries

Saravanan says they will be based on the approved sectors.