PETALING JAYA: The mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution for foreign workers will be capped at 2%, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the initial Cabinet proposal was 12%, but it was capped at 2% following proposals from commerce chambers. “When things are better, maybe we will increase it to 4%, but […]

PETALING JAYA – The voluntary Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) aimed at raising wages in tandem with productivity and skill has led to a conundrum of sorts between bosses and workers. Employers point to what they call an “expectation gap” between both sides, with them preferring productivity to be raised first before any salary adjustment, with workers […]

PETALING JAYA: Bukit Mertajam Hospital, one of the oldest in the region, is to be expanded with double the number of beds, according to the local MP, Steven Sim. Sim, who is also human resources minister, said the hospital is overcrowded, which affects both patients and visitors, due to the shortage of parking bays, Bernama […]

HUMAN Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has championed mediation as a cost-effective and harmonious solution to resolving workplace disputes, revealing that the mechanism helped save employers and employees over RM60 million in 2024 alone. Speaking at the inaugural Industrial Mediation Symposium 2025, Sim underlined the value of early and effective intervention in labour conflicts, […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resource Ministry will implement 10 game-changer initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to address the changing labour market landscape. In a statement on Wednesday (Sept 10), the ministry said this is to ensure the national workforce is ready to face challenges brought about by artificial intelligence and automation, demographic changes, geopolitical uncertainties and […]

The Human Resources Ministry (MoHR) is moving to extend round-the-clock social security protection for employees under the Social Security Organisation, closing a long-standing gap in worker coverage. MoHR Minister Steven Sim said amendments to the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) have been approved by the Cabinet and are expected to be tabled in […]

PUTRAJAYA: The National Wages Consultative Council (Amendment) Act 2025 came into effect Friday (Aug 1), extending the current minimum wage to apprenticeship contract workers.  In a statement, the Human Resources Ministry said Minister Steven Sim had set Aug 1, 2025, as the commencement date for the amendments. “Under the amendment, the current minimum wage now applies to […]

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 4 — The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) has begun reviewing 28 labour laws under its jurisdiction to update outdated provisions and align them with current best practices, its minister Steven Sim said.  He said the review involves several key legislations, including the Employment Act 1955, the Sabah Labour Ordinance and the Sarawak […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The Gig Workers Bill 2025 was passed by the Dewan Negara yesterday, paving the way for legal protections for Malaysia’s growing gig workforce. The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) hailed the move as a milestone, saying it places Malaysia as a benchmark in the Asean region and beyond for progressive […]

KEPALA BATAS: The Bill to amend the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969, aimed at enabling 24-hour protection for workers, is expected to be tabled in Parliament by year-end, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. He said the Cabinet has app­roved the Bill and the ministry is preparing the draft amendment. “This has been a long-standing […]