Malaysia mulls giving more power to JTKSM to police WFH SOP
The Department of Labour could be given more authority to penalise companies who fail to comply to WFH orders.
Singapore likely to relax COVID-19 restrictions after June 13
Enhanced wage support for select businesses affected by the city-state’s tighter measures has also been announced.
35.5 million more workers to be vaccinated in the Philippines
The government is expanding its A4 vaccination priority group to include 35.5 million more workers, who will be vaccinated beginning this month.
Taiwan plans NT$25 billion subsidy for families
On Monday, it approved an additional NT$420 billion in stimulus spending to support the economy as business activities are curbed.
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Cambodia government officials call for paid leave days for vaccination
A statement has been issued to all factories and enterprises mandating that workers be given a paid day off in order to get vaccinated.
Taiwan plans to double stimulus funding for COVID-19 support
Selected workers and the self-employed in Taiwan can expect to receive subsidies ranging from US$361 to US$1,083.
China shores up support for MSEs and self-employed
Premier Li Keqiang pledged to extend more support to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and the self-employed on six fronts.
Thailand plans more COVID-19 stimulus packages to save jobs
The measures include assistance to the tourism industry, which has been hit badly by the outbreak, and support to retain jobs at smaller companies.
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Thailand likely to see higher unemployment this year
The National Economic and Social Development Council said the third wave of the pandemic is likely to lead to soaring unemployment this year.
Japan aims to bolster economy through wage hikes
To encourage the flow of people from urban to regional areas, the government will raise the national average of minimum wages to ¥1,000 per hour.
Malaysian SMEs told to self-enforce MCO SOPs
Businesses have been told to form their own internal audit committees to ensure compliance to the stricter SOPs under the MCO.
India preps COVID-19 stimulus package
The country is reporting almost 200,000 COVID-19 cases daily, causing many local governments to impose curbs to control the spread of the virus.
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Vietnam’s manufacturing companies pushes for vaccination of workers
Three major manufacturing associations are calling for the vaccination of workers against COVID-19 due to the latter’s vulnerability to infection.
Malaysia calls on small businesses to prepare operating under stricter SOPs
These include making sure that premises are equipped with a safe entry QR code, thermometers and hand sanitisers
South Korea’s proposed bill protects workers’ rights when companies split
South Korea’s policymakers have proposed a bill that will guarantee employees’ rights when a company is in a spinoff.
Taiwan legislators propose pandemic leave subsidies for parents
The proposal would allow workers who have to take unpaid leave to take care of their children to apply for the subsidies.
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Singapore businesses required to report on-site staff numbers
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has asked business owners to provide the number of staff on-site in their workplaces.
India allows family members of employees to be vaccinated
Some companies, both in the public and private sector, have already begun lining up its vaccination programme for their staff and family members.
Hong Kong freezes minimum wage amid pandemic woes
The minimum wage in Hong Kong has been frozen for the first time since the Minimum Wage Ordinance came into effect in 2011.
Malaysia announces RM$200m to fight COVID-19
This brings the total amount of a COVID-19 response fund to RM$65 billion, most of which has been allocated to save jobs and subsidise daily expenses.
Reskilling and upskilling critical for organisational growth
With workforce transformation continuing to gain pace, organisations have to ensure their employees build new skills and enhance existing ones.
New Zealand increases sick leave from five to 10 days
The New Zealand parliament has passed a bill that will double the number of paid sick leave for employees from five to 10 days.
Full lockdown in Malaysia may cause 40% of SMEs to close down
The government has further tightened MCO measures, which include a mandate of more WFH arrangements and a cap on operating hours.
Private-sector average wages in China rose 5.3% in 2020
The average wages of private-sector urban workers increased by 4,123 yuan (US$640) to 57,727 yuan (US$8,967) annually in 2020, up 5.3% year-on-year.
Australia’s unemployment rate in April falls to 5.5%
Official figures also show an improvement in youth unemployment, which is now better than at the start of the pandemic.