No entry of foreign workers, including maids, until Dec 31
PUTRAJAYA: Private employment agencies that are registered with the Ministry of Human Resources are advised not to make any statements or advertisements that mislead employers on entry of foreign maids into the country. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said it is generally known that majority of foreign maids in the country are from […]
Gov’t has decided not to proceed with Protek
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has decided not to proceed with Program Vaksinasi Tenaga Kerja Nasional (Protek), the Covid-19 vaccination programme for private companies, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the decision followed the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) allowing employees to get their vaccine jabs […]
Act 446 still in force
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) has denied reports by news portals that it has suspended the enforcement of the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) 2019 (Act 446). Its Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the act was still in force and enforcement operations were constantly being carried out to […]
Lower pay for fresh grads due to economic downturn
SHAH ALAM: The current economic downturn is among the factors contributing to low salary of between RM1,000 and RM1,500 being offered to fresh graduates, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. “We never change the minimum salary (of RM1,200) but in this situation, there are employers who offer jobs to the unemployed. “I suggest […]
Bill to amend OSH Act tabled for first reading
KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act 1994 which, among others, aims at extending the application of the law to all workplaces, has been tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. The OSH (Amendment) Bill 2020 was tabled by Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. The amendments […]
Reskilling and upskilling programmes implemented in Sabah, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: A total 4,530 trainees from Sabah and 7,997 trainees from Sarawak, have been accepted to undergo the Human Resources Ministry’s reskilling and upskilling training programmes, in an effort to equip local employees with skills and knowledge that are relevant to industrial needs, the Dewan Negara was told today. Its minister Datuk Seri M […]
Don’t delay Act 446 implementation
PUTRAJAYA: The implementation of the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act 446) should not be delayed because some industries are already abiding by it, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan. Commenting on requests from the Malaysia Employers’ Federation and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers for Act 446 to […]
Serian ILP at 12.06 per cent completion
KUALA LUMPUR: Construction work on the proposed Serian Industrial Training Institute (ILP) in Sarawak resumed on May 12 this year and the project has now reached 12.06 per cent of completion, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan said the project, located on a 22.9-hectare site, had fallen behind […]
Ministry to have comprehensive plan to implement Penjana initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan says his ministry will soon be unveiling a comprehensive plan to ensure the smooth implementation of initiatives under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) for the welfare of workers. He said it was hoped that the initiatives to be implemented through the Social Security Organisation (Socso) and Human Resources Development Fund […]
Application for ERP still open
PUTRAJAYA: Employers can still submit applications for the Employment Retention Programme (ERP) under the Social Security Organisation (Socso), said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. “Under the programme which is still ongoing, individuals whose applications have been approved will receive a financial assistance of RM600 a month,” he said in a statement today. On March 16, the government had announced the ERP under […]
