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
![[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
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Occupational Safety & Health in Malaysia
The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 (OSH Amendment Act) comes into effect on 1st June 2024.
DOSH discusses the four pillars of the OSH Amendment Act and new responsibilities of employers towards employees.
ILO Malaysia highlights fundamental principles and rights at work including safety and health at work as embodied in the ILO Conventions 155,187 and what ratification of ILO Conventions entails, while sharing about the ongoing International Labour Conference from 3rd-14th June in Geneva, Switzerland.
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DOSH discusses the four pillars of the OSH Amendment Act and new responsibilities of employers towards employees.
ILO Malaysia highlights fundamental principles and rights at work including safety and health at work as embodied in the ILO Conventions 155,187 and what ratification of ILO Conventions entails, while sharing about the ongoing International Labour Conference from 3rd-14th June in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Fri Jun 07 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Intensify bottom-up transformation for green job growth [COLUMNIST] Intensify bottom-up transformation for green job growth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689318646_Sustainableenvironm.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Intensify bottom-up transformation for green job growth
The global green job market is experiencing significant growth, with the potential of creating millions of new employment opportunities.
Tue Jun 04 2024
AWANI Tonight: M'sia aims to attract global unicorns through KL20 Action Plan
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says Malaysia aims to attract global unicorns via the Unicorn Golden Pass by offering incentives, including exempted fees for employment passes, subsidised rental, and concessionary tax rates.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![One per cent PwD employment policy being reviewed - Dr Zaliha One per cent PwD employment policy being reviewed - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701322332_TBMenteriKesihata.jpg)
One per cent PwD employment policy being reviewed - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said this is because, since 2014, the policy has still not achieved its target.
Mon Mar 04 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
![SpaceX illegally fired workers critical of Elon Musk, US labor agency says SpaceX illegally fired workers critical of Elon Musk, US labor agency says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692935233_SpaceXFalconrock.jpg)
SpaceX illegally fired workers critical of Elon Musk, US labor agency says
The case is the latest to accuse companies run by Elon Musk of violating employees' rights under labor and employment laws.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700567717_TBRESUME.jpg)
INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash
North Korean IT workers seeking employment in Western tech companies are deploying sophisticated subterfuge to get hired.
Sat Nov 25 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
![Hiring of Indonesian domestic workers must be via employment agency, Indonesian embassy Hiring of Indonesian domestic workers must be via employment agency, Indonesian embassy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657677441_RoomCleaning.jpg)
Hiring of Indonesian domestic workers must be via employment agency, Indonesian embassy
Domestic workers from other countries can be hired through private employment agencies of by employers themselves.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681695363_TBtvet.jpg)
TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled
Approaches to inclusiveness in the workplace is consequently needs to be revamped to make workplaces more inclusive for the disabled.
Mon Nov 06 2023
![Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698735478_VSivakumar.jpg)
Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers
V. Sivakumar said ex-prisoners, especially those who served time for minor offences, were still productive to work.
Tue Oct 31 2023
![Badan pemerhati AS saman Tesla atas dakwaan perkauman Badan pemerhati AS saman Tesla atas dakwaan perkauman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680823036_tesla.jpg)
Badan pemerhati AS saman Tesla atas dakwaan perkauman
Suruhanjaya Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) Amerika Syarikat (AS) memfailkan saman terhadap Tesla atas dakwaan perkauman terhadap pekerja kulit hitam di kilang pemasangan di California.
Sat Sep 30 2023