AWANI Tonight: Supporting older workers post-retirement
As Malaysia transitions into an aging society, the need for post-retirement employment grows. Taylor’s University’s Lee Yin Lan explores how the country can better support retirees.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720657975_tbStevenSimChee.jpg)
Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA
The Dewan Negara sitting today approved two Bills under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) related to the employment insurance system and social security of workers.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![PAC gives HRD Corp three months to submit follow-up action report PAC gives HRD Corp three months to submit follow-up action report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721120782_TBMASERMIEYATI.jpg)
PAC gives HRD Corp three months to submit follow-up action report
PAC revealed that HRD Corp made various investments using RM3.77 bln in levies collected from employers for training development programmes.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment
As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Employers favour business school graduates for human skills despite rise of AI Employers favour business school graduates for human skills despite rise of AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648249113_TBhandshake.jpg)
Employers favour business school graduates for human skills despite rise of AI
Employers prioritise strategic thinking, leadership and problem-solving, emphasizing the growing value of tech skills.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Soccer - 6,101 pieces of history: Brazilian owns world's largest shirt collection Soccer - 6,101 pieces of history: Brazilian owns world's largest shirt collection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719558943_soccerteamtracksui.jpg)
Soccer - 6,101 pieces of history: Brazilian owns world's largest shirt collection
From rare Pele jerseys to a 1998 World Cup shirt signed by Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Google employee started collecting them in 2000.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![MOH aims to increase number of male nurses - Deputy minister MOH aims to increase number of male nurses - Deputy minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710400692_TBLUKANISMANAWANG.jpg)
MOH aims to increase number of male nurses - Deputy minister
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said currently, there are 2,823 male nurses, constituting four per cent of the 70,653 nurses employed by MOH.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market [COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702625792_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market
The trend of skipping tertiary education for early employment or higher salaries now includes skipping SPM or upper secondary education.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Graft probe: PROLINTAS to fully cooperate with MACC Graft probe: PROLINTAS to fully cooperate with MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719365077_TBprolintas.jpg)
Graft probe: PROLINTAS to fully cooperate with MACC
Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (PROLINTAS) has confirmed that several of its employees have been remanded by the MACC to assist in an ongoing investigation related to construction contracts.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718704815_TBRamliMohamedYoosu.jpg)
RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees
The individuals have been detained to assist the investigation of fraudulent withdrawals from several fixed deposit accounts.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Kajang goldsmith shop robbery: RM3.2 mln losses, seven questioned - Police Kajang goldsmith shop robbery: RM3.2 mln losses, seven questioned - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715672549_TBLOGOPDRM.jpg)
Kajang goldsmith shop robbery: RM3.2 mln losses, seven questioned - Police
Police said seven individuals, including employees of the shop, have been questioned so far to assist in the investigation.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718268608_SpaceXFalconrock.jpg)
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
Former employees claim they were illegally fired for raising concerns about gender discrimination and sexual harassment against women.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Local man held for employing 43 Vietnamese workers without valid permit Local man held for employing 43 Vietnamese workers without valid permit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713692417_TBpdrm.jpg)
Local man held for employing 43 Vietnamese workers without valid permit
During the raid, 20 women and 23 men, all Vietnamese nationals, were working to clean and process swiftlet birds' nests, police said.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![EPF records 107,105 new member registrations in first quarter EPF records 107,105 new member registrations in first quarter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718180469_BangunanKumpulanWa.jpg)
EPF records 107,105 new member registrations in first quarter
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw a total of 107,105 new member registrations in the first quarter (1Q 2024), bringing the total membership to 16.1 million.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Innovative Chileans use discarded hair to clean up coasts and waterways Innovative Chileans use discarded hair to clean up coasts and waterways](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717753996_HairabsorbentChi.jpg)
Innovative Chileans use discarded hair to clean up coasts and waterways
Matter of Trust's project employs tube-like booms, made out of mesh and filled with hair, to attract and trap oil in lakes and streams.
Sat Jun 08 2024