KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today accused the human resources minister of misleading the public and interfering in the union’s internal affairs, amid controversy surrounding Malaysia’s participation in the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC). In a strongly worded statement, MTUC said the minister had no authority to claim the […]

BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 22 — The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) will not hesitate to revoke the operating licences of Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) and Temporary Labour Quarters (TLQ) if operators fail to comply with the provisions under the Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446). Human Resources Minister Steven Sim […]

THE Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) officially presented the first reading of the mooted Gig Workers Bill (RUU) 2025 at the Parliament (media centre) on Monday (Aug 25). In attendance were Human Resources Minister Steven Sim and deputy secretary-general (policy and international) Dr Mohd Shaharin Umar, as well as various key stakeholders from related industries and […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Ministry of Human Resources (MoHR) and the Home Ministry will increase the enforcement activities and take strict actions against employers who fail to comply with labour and immigration laws along with any fraudulent activities conducted by employers during the relaxation programme on hiring migrant workers. Human Resource Minister V. […]

AUG 25 — The recent announcement by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong that employers will be allowed to use their Human Resources Development (HRD) levy contributions to pay graduate salaries, instead of limiting the fund to training, signals a major milestone (possibly a crisis) for the country’s training sector.  Since 1992, employers have […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Human Resources Minister Steven Sim today called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to support the Gig Workers Bill, describing it as the first significant step towards protecting both gig workers and the companies that employ them. The Bill was tabled for its first reading this morning, and Sim expressed hope […]

PETALING JAYA: Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has announced that employers can utilise up to RM2 billion from the human resources development (HRD) levy fund to hire Malaysian graduates beginning Sept 1. “As a Merdeka gift, I am unlocking up to RM2 billion in the HRD levy fund for you to hire Malaysian […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — A total of 100,646 foreign workers holding Temporary Work Visit Passes (PLKS) in the construction sector failed to be detected after the foreign worker whitewashing programme implemented by the Construction Labour Exchange Centre Bhd (CLAB), according to the Home Minister. According to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the […]

KUALA LUMPUR: Not paying the RM1,700 minimum wage to foreign workers will ultimately see the local labour force losing out, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. He said that if foreign workers’ wages remained low, the labour market would lean towards that direction. “Employers will prioritise foreign workers and wages for locals will also be […]

PETALING JAYA: A long-awaited Gig Workers Bill, set to be tabled in Parliament today, promises sweeping reforms for millions of e-hailing drivers, film crews, musicians and photographers. Among its key provisions is the creation of a consultative council to determine wages across different sectors, as well as the establishment of a tribunal to hear disputes […]