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CORONAVIRUS | Unemployment rate is forecast to hit four percent in 2020 compared to 3.2 percent during the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

CORONAVIRUS | This is to prioritise screening for migrant workers in construction and security sectors.

This comes after MyEG issued a statement yesterday saying it was working with Socso on the PSP.

MyEG’s take over of Covid-19 testing for workers raises questions on the govt’s codes of conduct, standard operating procedures and the like.

CORONAVIRUS | An official of the healthcare provider appointed by Socso to conduct the tests says too many came for testing.

Saravanan says it can be done with Socso-appointed service providers at 39 locations and 120 mobile units nationwide.

Human resource minister's announcement comes as Socso admits to erroneous tweet that it is no longer processing applications.

It urges employers to apply to its wage subsidy programme instead.

The Socso Prihatin Screening Programme will include procedure for testing of staff working in Miti-approved industries during MCO.

It says there is also a need to review the Employement Insurance Scheme to expand its coverage.

The company’s managing director, Sayantan Das said its contribution amounts to RM199,958.40

J Solomon is aghast at the minister's proposal that Socso funds be used to pay for the Covid-19 screenings.

This is on the weekly status of applications submitted by employers via video recording.

The technocrat Zakri Khir is to be replaced by a politician, Bersatu’s Sabak Bernam MP, according to Focus M'sia.

CORONAVIRUS | DPMM and MTEM wish the gov't would announce a more comprehensive stimulus package.

CORONAVIRUS | Saravanan says this is to ensure fast delivery of benefits for the welfare of their families, dependants.

MTUC and MCA previously called the new conditions as 'inhumane' and 'cruel'.