PUTRAJAYA, Feb 20 — The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) aims to introduce legislation for the Non-Occupational Accident Scheme (SKBBK) this year, its minister Steven Sim said. He said the ministry is currently in the process of amending existing laws to pave the way for the scheme following approval from the Cabinet last year. “SKBBK is […]

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made significant progress in strengthening workers’ welfare and labour rights over the past year, with the national unemployment rate dropping to a 10-year low of 3.1%, according to Steven Sim (pic). Speaking at the Apec Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting (HRDMM) in Jeju, South Korea, the Human Resources Minister highlighted several […]

KUALA LUMPUR: A coalition of major trade unions and workers’ associations representing over 1.42 million members has backed the Gig Workers Bill 2025, calling it a historic milestone for Malaysia’s labour landscape. Tabled in the Dewan Rakyat by the Human Resources Ministry on Tuesday (August 26), the Bill officially recognises over 1.2 million gig workers […]

PETALING JAYA: The oil and gas industry in Malaysia is set to have another 500 engineers in their workforce within a year under a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU). This deal was established between the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd. It […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The recruitment of foreign workers into Malaysia must be based on actual sectoral needs and demands, not driven by business interests or profit-making motives, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. The statement issued by the Human Resources Ministry on Friday (May 16) followed Sim’s courtesy meeting on Thursday (May 15) with Dr Asif […]

KEPALA BATAS, Sept 6 — The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) is drafting amendments to the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4), to provide 24-hour social security protection for employees under the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso). Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said if there are no issues, the amendments to the bill are expected […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) on August 25 tabled the Gig Workers Bill 2025, which it described as a major milestone in the bid to regulate gig work and protect millions of workers. The Bill, which was passed on August 28, came after years of protests over what workers […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has expressed concern over the drafting process of the Gig Workers Bill 2025 despite welcoming its intent. In a statement, the commission criticised the government for not consulting Suhakam during the preparation of the Bill. This omission was particularly troubling as the Suhakam […]

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called for stronger alignment between government policies and industry needs under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), urging Putrajaya to offer direct incentives for companies that invest in workforce upskilling. Its president, Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, said while MEF supports the inclusive vision […]

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) fully supports the Human Resources Ministry’s call for employers to grant paid compassionate leave and consider flexible work arrangements for employees affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights. President Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman emphasised the incident’s significant impact on the […]