AWANI Tonight: M'sia aims to attract global unicorns through KL20 Action Plan
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says Malaysia aims to attract global unicorns via the Unicorn Golden Pass by offering incentives, including exempted fees for employment passes, subsidised rental, and concessionary tax rates.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Consider This: Informal Employment (Part 2) — Prioritise Protection & Productivity
The World Bank recently released a report detailing the nuances of informal work, along with the trends, challenges and opportunities for reform of the sector. This episode of #ConsiderThis explores not just the findings of the report but the broader implications and challenges faced by the millions of workers who are currently engaged in informal work. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amanina Abdur Rahman, Economist with the World Bank focusing on the area of Social Protection and Jobs.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Consider This: Informal Employment (Part 1) — Prioritise Protection & Productivity
The World Bank recently released a report detailing the nuances of informal work, along with the trends, challenges and opportunities for reform of the sector. This episode of #ConsiderThis explores not just the findings of the report but the broader implications and challenges faced by the millions of workers who are currently engaged in informal work. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amanina Abdur Rahman, Economist with the World Bank focusing on the area of Social Protection and Jobs.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Consider This: Graduate Employment — The Cost of Weak Beginnings
In 2021, 48.6% of Malaysian graduates were overqualified for their jobs. A lack of jobs that aligned with their qualifications had forced them to opt for low- or semi-skilled jobs with subpar starting pay, which then had significant long-term impact on their salary progression. This is according to a recently released Khazanah Research Institute report titled ‘Shifting Tides: Charting the Career Progression of Malaysia’s Skilled Talents’ which focused on the challenges faced by Malaysian graduates during their transition from higher education into the workforce. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to KRI Deputy Director of Research, Hawati Abdul Hamid, and KRI Research Associate, Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim.
Mon Mar 11 2024
One per cent PwD employment policy being reviewed - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said this is because, since 2014, the policy has still not achieved its target.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Salary deductions: Employers told to follow proper procedure
Steven Sim Chee Keong said an internal inquiry process must take place before imposing disciplinary action.
Thu Feb 22 2024
It's About YOUth: Charting the course for wage transparency in Malaysia
Adopting a more transparent wage system can come with a lot of challenges for both employers and employees. Malaysian Pay Gap Founder, Pristine Davekhaw and Employment Partner Amardeep Singh Toor share how best to approach wage transparency to improve employment in Malaysia.
Fri Jan 19 2024
SpaceX illegally fired workers critical of Elon Musk, US labor agency says
The case is the latest to accuse companies run by Elon Musk of violating employees' rights under labor and employment laws.
Thu Jan 04 2024
INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash
North Korean IT workers seeking employment in Western tech companies are deploying sophisticated subterfuge to get hired.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Employers cannot terminate employees on maternity leave - Deputy Minister
Employers are not allowed to terminate their employees who are on maternity or sick leave during pregnancy, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Hiring of Indonesian domestic workers must be via employment agency, Indonesian embassy
Domestic workers from other countries can be hired through private employment agencies of by employers themselves.
Tue Nov 14 2023
TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled
Approaches to inclusiveness in the workplace is consequently needs to be revamped to make workplaces more inclusive for the disabled.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers
V. Sivakumar said ex-prisoners, especially those who served time for minor offences, were still productive to work.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Badan pemerhati AS saman Tesla atas dakwaan perkauman
Suruhanjaya Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) Amerika Syarikat (AS) memfailkan saman terhadap Tesla atas dakwaan perkauman terhadap pekerja kulit hitam di kilang pemasangan di California.
Sat Sep 30 2023
Govt does not interfere in foreign worker employment process - V Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said there was a misunderstanding regarding the recruitment process and the quota allocation from the country.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Sebutan rayuan pendakwaan terhadap Bung Moktar, isteri ditetapkan 29 Julai
Timbalan pendaftar Mahkamah Rayuan Muhammad Noor Firdaus Rosli menetapkan tarikh itu semasa pengurusan kes hari ini dan beliau turut menetapkan pengurusan kes akhir pada 15 Julai.
Fri Apr 26 2024
AWANI 7:45 [26/04/2024] - Wajar tidak dijemput | UM jemput pensyarah Pro-Israel | Rumah terbuka di Kuala Kubu Bharu | Penamaan calon pada Sabtu
#AWANI745 malam ini bersama Irfan Faruqi;
1. PM sindir pensyarah Amerika jemputan UM berkualiti rendah
2. Mahasiswa boikot kuliah, jika VC UM membisu
3. Bersih dakwa Rumah Terbuka Aidilfitri Selangor bercanggah Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya
4. SPR selesai persiapan proses penamaan calon PRK DUN Kuala Kubu Baharu
1. PM sindir pensyarah Amerika jemputan UM berkualiti rendah
2. Mahasiswa boikot kuliah, jika VC UM membisu
3. Bersih dakwa Rumah Terbuka Aidilfitri Selangor bercanggah Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya
4. SPR selesai persiapan proses penamaan calon PRK DUN Kuala Kubu Baharu
Fri Apr 26 2024
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: NGO Malaysia gesa kerajaan mohon kebenaran Republik Guinea-Bissau guna bendera
Kumpulan Pertubuhan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO) dari Malaysia menggesa kerajaan untuk membantu memudahkan misi pelayaran misi Break The Siege: Freedom Flotilla to Gaza.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Jangan pilih merengek, sebaliknya berunding bantu rakyat - PM Anwar
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menempelak pendirian pemimpin yang memilih merengek dan mencaci usaha kerajaan membantu semua kaum, yang hanya merugikan rakyat.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Misi menamatkan kemarau Piala Thomas di Chengdu diteruskan
Menang besar atau balik, itu situasi menanti pasukan badminton lelaki negara yang berhasrat untuk mengukir nama mereka dalam sejarah.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Break the Siege Freedom: Sampai bila misi ini akan ditangguhkan?
Penangguhan sekali lagi Misi Break the Siege Freedom Flotilla to Gaza terus menimbulkan tanda tanya kepada delegasi terlibat, sampai bila ia akan ditangguhkan.
Sehingga ke saat, rakan setugas Syaff Shukri memaklumkan, belum ada sebarang keputusan daripada Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) berhubung perkara ini.
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#IsraelCuak
Sehingga ke saat, rakan setugas Syaff Shukri memaklumkan, belum ada sebarang keputusan daripada Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) berhubung perkara ini.
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#IsraelCuak
Fri Apr 26 2024
Citra MTDC - Pengukuhan struktur untuk bina ekosistem lebih dinamik
Perbadanan Pembangunan Teknologi Malaysia, MTDC meneruskan kesinambungan dalam memacu pembangunan teknologi negara, dengan melancarkan Citra MTDC, untuk mewujudkan ekosistem inovasi yang lebih dinamik.
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Fri Apr 26 2024
348 ditahan atas pelbagai kesalahan dadah
Polis menahan 348 individu termasuk 11 wanita dalam Ops Hawk yang dijalankan di seluruh negeri ini selama tiga hari bemula Selasa.
Fri Apr 26 2024
PM Anwar pulangkan elaun Pengerusi Khazanah, tegaskan sekali lagi tidak terima gaji
Anwar berkata beliau memulangkan elaun sebagai pengerusi Khazanah Nasional Berhad yang diterimanya dan sekali lagi menegaskan tidak menerima gaji bagi jawatan Perdana Menteri.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Ringgit ditutup kukuh berbanding dolar AS
Pada 6 petang, ringgit meningkat kepada 4.7650/7710 berbanding dolar AS daripada 4.7745/7775 ketika ditutup pada Khamis.
Fri Apr 26 2024