New dawn for workers or challenge for businesses?
KUCHING: The proposal to raise the wage share ratio from 32 per cent to 45 per cent using the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) has sparked discussion on its feasibility, considering the potential effects on employers. To explain, the wage share ratio shows how income is split between workers and other factors like capital put into […]
Not crucial to make Nov 18 public holiday
LINGGA: Given the current uncertain economic situation, there is no urgent need for a public holiday to be declared ahead of the 15th general election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said, therefore, it is inappropriate to gazette Nov 18, which is the day before the polling day for GE15, as […]
16 left homeless after morning blaze in Balai Ringin
SERIAN: A plantation workers’ quarters here at Jalan Melikin, Balai Ringin, was razed to the ground this morning (Nov 6). Eight families comprising 16 individuals who managed to get out to safety were left homeless as a result of the 9.28am incident. Firemen from Serian station were alerted of the incident and a team was […]
Healthy workers contribute to growth
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health’s (MoH) recent recommendation that employers provide an additional day off for workers to undergo health screening is a gesture of goodwill from the government to highlight the importance of health to both employers and their workers. In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences public […]
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. […]
Council to abide by ministry’s decision on licencing
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) will wait for the Ministry of Local Government and Housing to issue licences to eateries and coffee shops whose workers are fully vaccinated. Its chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the council has to abide by the decisions made by ministry. Although he welcomes the idea by Sibu Municipal Council […]
Miri eatery operators, workers allowed to eat on premises
MIRI: Eatery operators and their workers are allowed to eat inside their own premises on the condition that they have the relevant documents as proof that they are operators or workers there. This was said by Miri City Council (MCC), who said the documentation includes the council’s licence, certificate of health fitness of the workers, […]
Inoculation a must soon for all traders, workers in Sibu
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council may make it compulsory for all traders and their workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 for public safety. In saying this yesterday, SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh added, “We will offer certificates to everyone who has been vaccinated. Those who do not receive the vaccines will have their premises closed […]
Work from home, a new norm that should be continued
KUALA LUMPUR: The Work From Home (WFH) or remote working, which has been widely practiced since the movement control order (PKP) was implemented more than a year ago, is gaining acceptance although many find it awkward initially. The reopening of the service sector and the availability of the Covid-19 vaccine in the country to curb […]
Council to act as mediator for traders and workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Economic Action Council (EAC) Secretariat will act as a mediator for traders and workers in resolving any issues that arise with the relevant parties, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said. He said social protection is one of the areas given priority by the EAC. “The government […]
