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Employers must not ignore labour requirements despite relaxation plan
Employers should not ignore aspects related to labour standards even though relaxations are granted under the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan.
Thu Jan 19 2023
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Amendments to Act 177 to come into effect on Jan 1 - Saravanan
The punishment of imprisonment for illegal picketing and strikes have been abolished in line with international labour standards.
Mon Dec 28 2020
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FGV committed to uphold labour standards, disappointed with CBP decision
FGV Holdings Bhd has expressed its disappointment on United States Customs and Border Protection's decision to detain palm oil and palm oil products made by FGV, its subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Thu Oct 01 2020
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Paternity leave among issues in proposed amendments to Employment Act
The proposal to amend the Employment Act 1955 was to improve the minimum standard of employment, in line with the international labour standards.
Wed Jul 29 2020
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TPPA: Eight labour laws to be amended
"Malaysia needs to implement reforms and improvements in labour legislations in line with the high labour standards requirement, like other TPPA member countries."
Wed Jan 27 2016