![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
![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
![Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715753561_TBPERKESOLOGOjpg.jpg)
Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso
Employers who fail to register their companies and employees can be issued a compound of up to RM5,000 or charged in court.
Wed May 15 2024
![Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714531100_MohdEffendyAbdulG.jpg)
Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC
A recent report showed 10 percent of formal workers receiving wages below the minimum rate of RM1,500 per month.
Wed May 01 2024
![Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements - Sim Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements - Sim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712232192_StevenSimCheeKeon.jpg)
Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements - Sim
Steven Sim said requests should be submitted to employers for feedback within 60 days, and if rejected, employers must provide reasons.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712302734_jpg.jpg)
If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits
Employers have benefited from technological advances for a century. Now its employees turn.
Sat Apr 06 2024
![Deadline for foreign workers' VDR application extended to April 21 - Saifuddin Nasution Deadline for foreign workers' VDR application extended to April 21 - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712213384_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
Deadline for foreign workers' VDR application extended to April 21 - Saifuddin Nasution
This extension will provide genuine employers with the opportunity to quickly settle the process of obtaining this VDR approval letter.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Court orders employer to pay 91-month outstanding Perkeso contributions Court orders employer to pay 91-month outstanding Perkeso contributions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614156125_PerkesoBaluSuami.jpg)
Court orders employer to pay 91-month outstanding Perkeso contributions
The employer was also instructed to clear the entire arrears in six installments starting May 2024.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![Negligence among reasons for employers' failure to provide proper workers' accommodation - JTKNS Negligence among reasons for employers' failure to provide proper workers' accommodation - JTKNS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71709179803_AngryEmployer.jpg)
Negligence among reasons for employers' failure to provide proper workers' accommodation - JTKNS
Employers' negligence and profit-driven mindset are cited as reasons why they fail to provide conducive living space for their workers, according to the Negeri Sembilan Labour Department (JTKNS).
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Salary deductions: Employers told to follow proper procedure Salary deductions: Employers told to follow proper procedure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708603418_StevenSimCheeKeon.jpg)
Salary deductions: Employers told to follow proper procedure
Steven Sim Chee Keong said an internal inquiry process must take place before imposing disciplinary action.
Thu Feb 22 2024
It's About YOUth: Charting the course for wage transparency in Malaysia
Adopting a more transparent wage system can come with a lot of challenges for both employers and employees. Malaysian Pay Gap Founder, Pristine Davekhaw and Employment Partner Amardeep Singh Toor share how best to approach wage transparency to improve employment in Malaysia.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670713152_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF
Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said higher wages based on increase of productivity among workers will lure more investors to the country.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The Progressive Wage Scheme and the MADANI Economy Framework [COLUMNIST] The Progressive Wage Scheme and the MADANI Economy Framework](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702098706_MalaysiaMadani.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The Progressive Wage Scheme and the MADANI Economy Framework
The PWS seeks to balance fairly the competing interests of employers and workers under the oversight of the State.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702030602_menaraperkeso.jpg)
Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers
Socso said that the crisis management plan was also activated on the day the attack was made.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Employers cannot terminate employees on maternity leave - Deputy Minister Employers cannot terminate employees on maternity leave - Deputy Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695118359_Pregnancy.jpg)
Employers cannot terminate employees on maternity leave - Deputy Minister
Employers are not allowed to terminate their employees who are on maternity or sick leave during pregnancy, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Nov 22 2023