Digital sustainability crucial going forward
MAY 1 is a date that is always awaited by workers in the country, be they civil servants or private sector employees, because it is a public holiday observed in recognition of their labour; hence, Labour Day. In an exclusive interview in connection with the special day, the chairman of the Congress of Unions of […]
Special day makes workers feel appreciated
SIBU: Regardless of their jobs, renumeration, ranks or status in the working world, the observation of Labour Day — although it’s just one day in a year — is very much appreciated by employees or workers everywhere because it’s a form of recognition for their contributions to their employers and the country as a whole. […]
Ministry reviews labour law to suit needs
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry will continue to review existing aspects of the country’s labour law so that it is appropriate and suits needs, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. He said that the move was aimed at ensuring that the country’s labour law was relevant to the current scenario in ensuring […]
Not much to celebrate on Labour Day
KUCHING: Workers all over the country will not have much to celebrate on Labour Day this year in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, says Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak chairman Mohamad Ibrahim. He said workers were in the front line fighting the pandemic as healthcare workers, law enforcers and those in the essential and […]
Move ahead with labour law reforms
KUCHING: Sarawak must move ahead and continue the much-needed comprehensive labour law reforms to offer greater protection to workers and their unions, says Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak chairman Mohamad Ibrahim Hamid. He said the government, workers and trade unions must grasp the opportunity to push for changes and embrace international labour standards and […]
A blessing in disguise?
I think the extent to which I have any balance at all, any mental balance, is because of being a farm kid and being raised in those isolated rural areas. – James Earl, American actor Jones It’s Labour Day and there is nothing to celebrate because many Malaysians are in dire straits financially — […]
