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Malaysia counters Indonesia's 'one maid, one task' proposal

Malaysia counters Indonesia's 'one maid, one task' proposal

Saravanan wants to retain 'one maid, one household' system.

M'sia willing to cooperate with US on forced labour issue

M'sia willing to cooperate with US on forced labour issue

Forced labour issue is given a priority by the govt - M Saravanan.

Over 5k labour complaints lodged by workers via app - minister

Over 5k labour complaints lodged by workers via app - minister

Although warnings were issued to errant employers, complaints still come in, says M Saravanan.

Govt to review recruitment fees, agreements after US trafficking report

Govt to review recruitment fees, agreements after US trafficking report

This comes after the country was downgraded in TIP report, ministry says it views issues highlighted seriously.

EMCO: Only essential service workers allowed in office - minister

EMCO: Only essential service workers allowed in office - minister

Tighter rules for employers during enhanced MCO from July 3 to 16.

M'sia-Indonesia to restart MOU talks on domestic helpers

M'sia-Indonesia to restart MOU talks on domestic helpers

Bilateral talks will start as soon as Indonesia ends its Covid-19 lockdown.

Don't force workers to pay for free vaccines, minister warns employers

Don't force workers to pay for free vaccines, minister warns employers

Malaysian Shopping Malls Associations says on-site vaccination optional for retail frontliners.

Multi-tier levy system for foreign workers postponed to Jan 1, 2022

Multi-tier levy system for foreign workers postponed to Jan 1, 2022

This decision takes into account the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, says M Saravanan.
WFH: Proposal to authorise Manpower Department to act against errant employers

WFH: Proposal to authorise Manpower Department to act against errant employers

The Human Resources Ministry to table the proposal at NSC meeting.

Nine complaints received regarding employers not allowing WFH

Nine complaints received regarding employers not allowing WFH

The work from home move for at least 40pct of private sector workers is to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection.

MIC president denies involvement in assault shown in viral video

MIC president denies involvement in assault shown in viral video

Vigneswaran says assailants misused his name and that of his deputy M Saravanan.

Saravanan: 340 fake claims by employers under wage subsidy programme

Saravanan: 340 fake claims by employers under wage subsidy programme

Socso discovered the fake claims which govt views seriously, says human resources minister.

Nube sec-gen cries intimidation after police report by minister

Nube sec-gen cries intimidation after police report by minister

Solomon says the action is baffling after Saravanan claims he was slandered.

Ministry launches app for workers to submit labour-related complaints

Ministry launches app for workers to submit labour-related complaints

To protect rights and welfare of workers affected by employers' misconduct - Saravanan.

Saravanan: E-Wages system to monitor salary payments in real-time

Saravanan: E-Wages system to monitor salary payments in real-time

This is to ensure salary payments would be made before the seventh day of each month as stipulated under Employment Act.
Nothing wrong for Socso to promote its services through staff - Saravanan

Nothing wrong for Socso to promote its services through staff - Saravanan

Minister also urges all Socso staff to be honorary ambassadors for the organisation's products and services.

Foreign workers - govt to protect their rights, says minister

Foreign workers - govt to protect their rights, says minister

M Saravanan responds to various issues surrounding recruitment fees and accommodation.

Saravanan fumes over Bangladesh mission's job portal

Saravanan fumes over Bangladesh mission's job portal

The portal 'Chakrir Khoj' could mislead the public, says the human resources minister.

Ministry agrees for employers to give workers vaccination leave - Saravanan

Ministry agrees for employers to give workers vaccination leave - Saravanan

Leave would give confidence to Malaysians still worried about the jab, minister says.

MIC yet to decide on Bersatu ties, says difficult to contest GE as opposition

MIC yet to decide on Bersatu ties, says difficult to contest GE as opposition

We will not have access to campaign in community halls as opposition - Saravanan.

Import ban on Top Glove products tarnishes country's image - minister

Import ban on Top Glove products tarnishes country's image - minister

I will not compromise with any party that abuses workers - M Saravanan.

Ministry can't table recommendations on labour due to suspended Parliament

Ministry can't table recommendations on labour due to suspended Parliament

Putrajaya is supposed to table the ILO proposals at the Dewan Rakyat sitting in March.

COMMENT | Enough time, no more compromise on workers’ welfare

COMMENT | Enough time, no more compromise on workers’ welfare

COMMENT | Why is everything done last minute? Weren’t the amendments passed two years ago?

Employers must screen all foreign workers for Covid-19 by March 31: Saravanan

Employers must screen all foreign workers for Covid-19 by March 31: Saravanan

Action will be taken against employers who fail to do so.