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.
Australia’s Labour Party proposes more rights for part-time workers
To help workers, especially women, balance family and employment responsibilities, Labour has urged for a review of the “erosion” of part-time work.
Singapore sets up job opportunities in HR for workers with disabilities
The programme will commence in the first quarter of next year, and will support up to 30 training and job opportunities.
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.
Taiwan sees marginal improvement in employment and wages
The number of employed people across various sectors showed an increase in August month-on-month, with wages growing marginally.
Japanese workers see wage increase in August
Although wages levels have been increasing, workers are still making less than they used to as compared to before the pandemic hit.
South Korea records largest growth in jobs in 7 years
The number of employed people totaled 27.68 million in September, marking a record high since March 2014, when the figure grew by 726,000.
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.
Australia mandates vaccination for service workers in Northern Territory
Australia’s Northern Territory has made it compulsory for anyone serving the public at work to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Workers in Vietnam see fall in wages in Q3’2021 due to COVID-19
Male workers are also receiving a higher average monthly wage as compared to their female counterparts.
Thailand sees 222,871 jobs created in October
As the country gets ready to reopen its borders on November 1, the Labour Ministry has announced that 222,871 jobs have been created.
New Japan PM to prioritise wage raises
Besides prioritising wage raises, the prime minister also said that he plans on a capital gains taxes discussion sometime in the future.
Taiwan to launch online platform for migrant workers next year
Minister of Labour Hsu Ming-chun has said her ministry will be launching an online platform to allow migrant workers to self- submit applications.
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.
Cambodia conducts rapid testing for COVID after major holiday
All public and private institutions have begun testing employees and officials for COVID-19 after the recently concluded Pchum Ben festival.
Japan business association advocates taking on of secondary jobs
The Japan Federation of Employers’ Associations says taking on secondary employment can result in a more productive workforce.
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.
Singapore’s unemployment rate falls to 2.7% in August
The overall unemployment rate in August fell by 0.1 percentage point to 2.7% month-on-month, due to a temporary easing of labour demand.
Thailand plans to help SMEs retain workers
A new project will help generate new jobs, maintain employment for about 400,000 workers and subsidise the income of over four million workers.
Singapore recovers US$266 million from overpayment of wage subsidies
The government has recovered S$361 million (US$266 million) from 4,862 firms to remedy overpayments in the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS).
Taiwan decides on minimum wage hike of 5.21%
Labour groups had previously called for a wage hike of 6 to 8%, while business groups urged for the minimum wage not to be increased by over 3%.
Cambodia’s minimum wage hike not enough for workers’ basic needs
Western buyers of Cambodian apparel and footwear goods have been urged to prod suppliers towards paying a living wage to factory workers.
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.
New Zealand employers urge for mandatory vaccine passports
The Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA) is calling on the government to mandate workers to carry digital vaccine passports to enter workplaces.
Thailand approves subsidies to help SMEs keep staff employed
To help about 480,122 struggling small businesses keep five million employees employed, the government is planning to roll out subsidies.
Business groups in the Philippines call for restrictions on unvaccinated
About 13 business groups have asked the government to restrict the mobility of unvaccinated individuals and to step up mass inoculations.
Employment of older workers in Singapore rose in 2020
The employment rate of workers aged 55 to 64 has held steady at over 67%, despite the pandemic, says Singapore’s Manpower Minister.
Employers in Cambodia urged to test staff for COVID-19 after public holiday
All employers have been told to test staff for COVID-19 after they return to work after the three-day Pchum Ben holiday or Ancestors’ Day.
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.
Workers in HCM City to benefit from unemployment insurance allowances
About three million workers in Ho Chi Minh City stand to gain from the unemployment insurance fund with total allowances of about VND6 trillion.