Malaysia steps up protection for self-employed and gig workers
From 2022, the bulk of the cost of public insurance costs for the self-employed and gig workers will be paid by the state.
Amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act “falls short”
Although maternity leave has been extended from 60 to 90 days, this is less than the International Labour Organisation’s standard of 98 days.
Malaysia looks into law to protect gig workers
So far, gig workers only receive social protection under the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme under the Social Security Organisation.
Malaysia’s minimum wage review slated for completion by year-end
The minimum wage rate was raised to RM$1,200 from RM$1,100 previously, and took effect in February 2020 across 57 cities and towns.
Malaysia’s minimum wage subsidy excludes gig economy workers
The government does, however, provide social security protection to the self-employed, which covers gig workers.
Embracing human-centric leadership in shaping the future of work
HRM Asia’s CHRO Online Series 2021 continues November 18 with CHRO Malaysia discussing how HR is taking the lead in shaping the future of work.
Socso supports employment initiatives under new Malaysia Budget
The Social Security Organization (Socso) will give its full support to the government’s plan to strengthen the labour market and expand social safety nets.
Malaysia’s bolstered policies key to speed up industry transformation
The Malaysia Productivity Corporation says that a conducive business environment is crucial to boosting productivity and competitiveness.
Malaysia to equip workers with more digital skills
An enhanced hiring and training incentive programme targets businesses that are offering digital tech and services roles.
Malaysia’s 2022 budget to focus on job creation
One of the main priorities of next year’s budget is creating employment opportunities in a time when many have lost their jobs or had their salaries cut.
Malaysia priorities safety of employees working from home
Malaysia is making amendments to the Employment Act 1955 on flexible work to ensure employees can work safely from home.
Employers in Malaysia required to bear full cost of hiring foreign workers
Foreign workers are currently required to undergo a mandatory quarantine period of seven days at a government-certified quarantine centre.
Job ads in Malaysia rose in second quarter of 2021
Roles in the professional, scientific and technical sectors contributed to the bulk of job opportunities for candidates.
Malaysia proposes amending Employment Act
The human resources minister has tabled for the first reading a Bill to amend the Employment Act to insert a new section on paternity leave in Parliament.
Rise in minimum wage could derail Malaysia’s economic recovery: MEF
Labour productivity also registered a fall of 16% in 2020, following a reduction in workforce numbers, notes the Malaysian Employers Federation.
Digital transformation key for Malaysia’s economic recovery
Malaysia aims for the digital economy to contribute 22.6% to its gross domestic product and create 500,000 new jobs by 2025.
Malaysia’s civil servants told to get vaccinated or face dismissal
The Public Service Department (JPA) is mandating all medically fit civil servants to get the jab against COVID-19 or face the sack.
Malaysia offers over 275,000 jobs on its public jobs portal
The portal is able to match jobseekers accurately to respective roles, based on their academic qualifications, experience and skills.
Applications for Malaysia’s wage subsidies total RM$12.95 billion
A total of RM$84.2 million has also been channelled to 13,884 businesses in the form of grants and loans for subscriptions to digitalisation services.
Malaysia’s banking industry continues support for borrowers
The Financial Management & Resilience Programme (URUS) has been launched for individual borrowers who continue to be affected by the pandemic.
Malaysian government urged to review minimum wage
The current salary increment rate ranges between 100% and 150%, while the cost of living has increased from 400% to 600%, said a senator.
Malaysia to curate programme to help SMEs with cash flow problems
The most common reasons why SME bank loan applications get rejected are insufficient cash flow, an unviable business, and high levels of debt.
Measures to ease SME cash flow called for in Malaysia’s Budget 2022
Businesses are looking at cash flow continuity and survival, especially in industries hit hard by the pandemic, said the SME Association of Malaysia.
Malaysia has disbursed over RM$330 billion of subsidies
As of September 24, the support packages have benefited some 20 million Malaysians, and 2.4 million businesses.
Malaysia’s wage subsidies saved 2.9 million jobs to date
The allocation of RM18 billion (US$4.3 billion) in wage subsidies has helped 2.9 million workers in the country keep their jobs so far, reports HR minister.
Malaysia houses skills training under Human Resource Ministry
Training programmes should also be focused based on the skills needed in a particular area, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Malaysia mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for government staff
Malaysia has announced that all medically fit federal government employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Malaysia set to focus on digitalisation of businesses
The government is aiming for all research, development, commercialisation, and innovation initiatives to be aligned with national interests.
Malaysia wants to stop discrimination against unvaccinated staff
Employers have been told not to impose mandatory vaccination requirements on their staff or penalise those who opt not to be vaccinated.
Malaysia’s government programmes create more than 376,000 jobs
More than 376,000 job seekers have successfully been employed through initiatives implemented by the National Employment Council (NEC).