Ohio metal factory blast lands 13 in hospital
NEW YORK: More than a dozen people were hospitalised Monday after an explosion at an Ohio factory, reported the German Press Agency (dpa). The Oakwood Village Fire Department said 13 victims were taken to the MetroHealth Medical Center hospital shortly after 3 pm following an explosion at I. Schumann & Co., a manufacturing plant that […]
Shorter work week: Many factors in play
KUCHING: Shortening working hours in a country that has many public holidays needs to be reevaluated. In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Human Development Programme Associate Professor Dr Abdul Halim Busari said the economic and social aspects as well as work life balance must also be taken into account before arriving at a decision. […]
Employees make their case for four-day week
By Ma Chee Seng, Annabell Naja Tommy & Margaret Ringgit KUCHING: Should we work five days a week or have an additional day’s rest? People seem divided over the issue but there appears to be a leaning towards working four days instead. They argue that employees deserve three days of rest, pointing out that it […]
4-day workweek — is it really worth it?
KUCHING: Many have called for the standard workweek to be reduced from five days to four. However, there are concerns over its practicality and the ways in which it can benefit both employers and employees. What about in terms of mental health? According to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Department of Psychological Medicine medical lecturer Dr […]
Courier company employee fined for hurting disabled man
KUCHING: A courier company employee was fined RM1,000 by the Magistrates’ Court here for hurting a disabled man (OKU) with firecrackers. Mohd Aidid, 22, pleaded guilty to the charge on yesterday, read before magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. The court sentenced him to two weeks in jail if he failed to pay the fine. […]
Grateful for the minimum wage
By Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: Many people are agreeable to and thankful for the new minimum wage of RM1,500 gazetted by the government last April 27. Among their opinions, which they have been saying often and long enough, the government should review the minimum wage of workers from time to time to ensure that personal income […]
Sarawak Energy honours 572 employees and retirees
KUCHING: Four hundred and eighty long serving employees and 92 retirees from across Sarawak were honoured for their contributions at the Sarawak Energy Loyalty Service Awards on Friday, The event, held virtually for the first time, honoured employees who reached career milestone years of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years as well […]
Kopitiam owners support compulsory vax proposal
KUCHING: Kuching Coffeeshop and Restaurant Owners Association committee member Kapitan Tan Yit Sheng has echoed the Malaysian Employers Federation’s (MEF) suggestion that private sector employers must make it mandatory for employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19. He voiced his support that employees who opted to not get inoculated without any valid reason be terminated from […]
Sarawak Energy 112 to achieve their education goals
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s centenary year saw 97 outstanding students from throughout Sarawak and 15 employees receive scholarships from the energy developer to continue their education in various fields of study yesterday (Sept 29). The external scholars were selected from over 720 applications this year, after undergoing a rigorous and structured assessment process. The applicants were […]
Laku to develop staff houses
MIRI: The Northern Region Water Board (Laku) is looking for some state land to provide affordable houses and other associated facilities for its growing number of employees. This was among the proposals forwarded by Laku Management chairman Datuk Nelson Balang Rining to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg during the earth breaking ceremony […]
