Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Social Justice & Decent Work for All
The Labour Day 2024 global theme is “Social Justice & Decent Work for All” Niaga Spotlight focuses on the calls for government to set a new minimum wage this year to reflect Living Wages, benefits of the Progressive Wage Policy, as well as highlighting the exploitative system faced by government contract workers such as hospital cleaners and security guards.
Trade Unions capacity building is another key area for improving workers bargaining power.
There are also outstanding issues regarding the Sabah and Sarawak’s Labour Ordinance (SLO), impacting wages, workplace conditions and Gender Equality for East Malaysians.
Trade Unions capacity building is another key area for improving workers bargaining power.
There are also outstanding issues regarding the Sabah and Sarawak’s Labour Ordinance (SLO), impacting wages, workplace conditions and Gender Equality for East Malaysians.
Mon May 06 2024
PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim had never broached the idea of organising gambling in Forest City.
Wed May 01 2024
KESUMA expediting gig workers commission interim report by June 1 - Sim
KESUMA is expediting an interim report in collaboration with University of Malaya to establish the Gig Workers Commission.
Wed May 01 2024
PM to delve into various issues, initiatives, in special TV interview at 9pm
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will also explain the government's steps in addressing the cost of living, including various subsidies provided.
Wed May 01 2024
Federal ministers extend thanks, appreciation for workers on Labour Day
Thank you and appreciation messages from several Cabinet ministers poured in for the workers across the country.
Wed May 01 2024
Civil servants to get over 13pct pay increase, highest in history - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the increase would involve an allocation of over RM10 billion.
Wed May 01 2024
MADANI govt appreciates workers' contribution to national development - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said recognition was important to appreciate the contribution given to their respective jobs.
Wed May 01 2024
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
King, Queen extend Labour Day wishes
Their Majesties said that workers are the driving force behind Malaysia's progress towards a better level.
Wed May 01 2024
National HR Policy Framework launch on Labour Day, says Steven Sim
The framework will provide guidelines for the government in implementing Malaysia's human capital development programmes.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Bodies of two sisters who drowned at Tg Buloh beach found
The victim's father said his family of six had come to the beach for recreational activities in conjunction with Labour Day holiday.
Tue May 02 2023
Chinese tourists flock to gambling hub Macau for Labour Day holiday
More than 200,000 visitors arrived in the former Portuguese city over the weekend, up from 60,000 a day recorded in previous days.
Mon May 01 2023
Labour Day: Cabinet ministers convey appreciation to workers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that there are still many things that need to be done together.
Mon May 01 2023
Agong, Permaisuri extend Labour Day wishes
This year's Labour Day theme is 'Workers - Platform of Catalyst for Malaysia Madani'.
Mon May 01 2023
Fully booked! China braces for record May Day holiday rush
Authorities are expecting 19 million trips to be made across China's vast railway network on Saturday, the first day of the five-day holiday.
Fri Apr 28 2023