Malaysia makes amendments to Employment Act
Taking effect on September 1, these include the extension of maternity leave and readjusting the maximum weekly hours of work.
Malaysia registers unemployment rate of 3.9% in April
The unemployment rate for youths aged 15 to 24 reached a 10-month low of 12.8% in April, falling by 3,800 to 357,200 over the month.
More companies in Malaysia register for social security protection
This will provide financial support for employees and their families when necessary, said the Social Security Organisation.
Malaysian workers found more employment opportunities in Q1’2022
Job vacancies advertised online in Malaysia soared up to 159,148 in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 90,218 in the same quarter last year.
Malaysia pushes for menstrual leave policy
The HR Ministry has urged government-linked companies and private firms to implement menstrual leave policies without waiting for legislation.
5G network expected to create employment boost in Malaysia
The deployment of the fifth-generation network (5G) in the country has been projected to create about 148,000 new jobs.
Malaysia’s labour market momentum escalated in Q1 2022
Malaysia’s labour market momentum escalated in the first quarter of 2022 as both demand and supply ascended further.
Malaysia pushes for companies to adopt ESG standards
A social accountability scheme will advance the sustainability efforts of companies and will be in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Malaysia raises paternity leave to seven days
Malaysia’s Parliament has amended the Employment Act, which will extend the three-day paternity leave to seven days.
Number of employed persons in Malaysia rises to record high
The number of employed persons rose to a record high of 15.77 million in March 2022 from 15.73 million in the preceding month.
Minimum wage in Malaysia does not include overtime pay and allowances
The SME Association of Malaysia has cautioned that businesses may shutter or cut manpower if the costs of basic wages are too high to shoulder.
Malaysia disburses RM151 million in wage subsidies
The labour force has been recovering gradually since 2021, and a stronger recovery is expected this year, said the finance minister.
Malaysia mulls legislation to protect gig workers’ needs
The government is concerned over the needs and welfare of some four million Malaysians working in the gig economy.
Malaysia officially introduces minimum wage hike
The new minimum wage rate of RM1,500 (US$344) has been officially gazetted and took effect nationwide on May 1.
Concerns raised over minimum wage hike in Malaysia
The increase in workers’ wages will raise business cost and stall the economic recovery of businesses, said business organisation.
Call to cut wages of those working from home contested in Malaysia
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has come under fire over a call to cut the wages of employees working from home.
Malaysia’s work subsidy programme retains 2.96 million jobs
The government has channeled RM20.68 billion (US$4.78 billion) to 357,703 employers via its Wage Subsidy Programme (WSP) as of April 8.
Malaysia to implement new minimum wage from May 1
Beside the wage hike, the government also aims to create 300,000 jobs for the homeless this year, under its Zero Homelessness Initiative.
SMEs in Malaysia expected to feel impact of proposed minimum wage
The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) has expressed its disappointment over the hike in minimum wage.
Malaysia to exclude some sectors from minimum wage rate mandate
These include the informal sector, companies employing less than five workers, and businesses facing huge losses because of the pandemic.
Implementation of four-day workweek unlikely in Malaysia
Most employers are not ready to adopt a four-day workweek, noted the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers.
Number of unemployed drops in Malaysia
The number of unemployed persons continued its fall by 1.3% to 671,000 in February from 680,400 in January this year.
Wage subsidies of RM20.63 billion disbursed in Malaysia
To preserve 2.96 million local jobs, the government has disbursed RM20.63 billion (US$4.9 billion) in wages subsidies as of March 18 this year.
Malaysia passes bill to increase maternity leave from 60 to 98 days
The bill, which was passed with a unanimous vote, would ensure women employees get enough rest and attract more women to enter the job market.
Central Bank of Malaysia calls for progressive rollout of minimum wage
Malaysia’s new minimum wage rate of RM1,500 (US$357) will take effect on May 1, and is an increase of 25% from the previous minimum wage.
Malaysia lets employers choose whether to allow WFH
As the country moves into the endemic stage on April 1, employers will get to decide whether to continue work-from-home (WFH) or hybrid arrangements.
Malaysia sees 233% rise in job roles in 2021, but at lower pay scales
Job vacancies registered on the MyFutureJobs portal grew by 232.8% to 2,480,577 openings in 2021 compared to 745,304 in 2020.
Malaysia will ensure the continual development of SMEs
By 2025, the government plans for SMEs to contribute 45% of GDP to the country, in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan, says the Prime Minister
Malaysian industry groups call for rethink of minimum wage hike
Calling the increase “too much, too soon”, industry associations urged the government to consider a gradual wage increase over three years instead.
Malaysia approves amendments to Employment Act
The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 enhances protection against discrimination, safeguards well-being, and offers flexible work options for workers.