Carian mengenai topik Labour

Companies will soon need to hire three interns for every expat employee. M Niaz Asadullah from the Global Labor Organization discusses the merit of this approach and its sustainability.

Indonesian President Prabowo says they can be addressed effectively with the leadership's political will to cooperate.

WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.

How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?

Majlis Rangkaian Kesatuan Sekerja Antarabangsa Malaysia (Uni-Malaysia Labour Centre, Uni-Mlc) menyambut baik pengumuman peningkatan peruntukan Program Hal Ehwal Kesatuan Sekerja (PHEKS) 2025 sebanyak rm10 juta oleh Menteri Sumber Manusia, Yb Steven Sim Chee Keong.

Presidennya, datuk mohamed shafie bp mammal dalam satu kenyataan berkata langkah ini dilihat sebagai usaha penting oleh kementerian sumber manusia (kesuma) dalam memperkasa pergerakan kesatuan sekerja di malaysia melalui pelbagai inisiatif.

Steven Sim says the first paradox is the low median wage, which does not align with the country's low unemployment rate.

As AI and technology advance, skills like cognitive abilities, ethics, and technology-related expertise will either gain or lose importance.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US labour market remains resilient, with the latest non-farm payroll data exceeding expectations.

In a region long associated with manufacturing-led growth, the services sector is quietly but significantly transforming economies in East Asia and the Pacific. According to a newly released World Bank report, services are now contributing more to labour productivity growth than manufacturing—with exports and foreign direct investment in services outpacing traditional goods industries. In Malaysia, this shift could redefine how we think about economic development, digital innovation, and even gender equality in the workplace. But is Malaysia doing enough to harness this momentum, and how prepared are we to navigate the challenges of reform and competition in this space? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Aaditya Mattoo, Chief Economist, East Asia and Pacific, World Bank.

Dior and Armani are still under special judicial oversight as part of the Milan's investigation into labour exploitation.

Malaysia's current Migrant Repatriation Program (PRM), initiated on 1st March 2024 to manage the return of undocumented foreign workers, has seen significant activity since its launch.

The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.

NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.

The minimum wage and salary improvements are the government's efforts to reform the labour market and increase workers' income, says PM.

Malaysia's proposal to extend EPF contributions to migrant workers is being hailed as a strategic move to align with global labour practices

To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Gopal Kishnam Nadesan, Secretary General of the Labour Solidarity and Learning Resources Association, which is a broad coalition of 58 Malaysian trade unions and worker organisations from various sectors.

To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labour Organisation.

The kingdom's construction boom is already fuelled by approximately 13 million migrant labourers working under dire conditions.