![Gov't committed to implement progressive wage policy for private sector - PM Gov't committed to implement progressive wage policy for private sector - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716307353_anwaribrahim.jpg)
Gov't committed to implement progressive wage policy for private sector - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed the government's seriousness in coming up with a Progressive Wage Policy for the private sector.
Wed May 22 2024
![Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716179080_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies
Rafizi Ramli said the realignment will be achieved through smart and innovative collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Mon May 20 2024
![Nursing shortage projected at close to 60 percent by 2030 - Dr Dzulkefly Nursing shortage projected at close to 60 percent by 2030 - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714689492_DzulkeflyAhmadMente.jpg)
Nursing shortage projected at close to 60 percent by 2030 - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said a collaboration between public and private sectors can help improve shortfall of nursing staff needed.
Fri May 03 2024
![Nancy urges society to help PwD register with JKM Nancy urges society to help PwD register with JKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701600109_NancyShukri.jpg)
Nancy urges society to help PwD register with JKM
The advantage of registration enables PwD community to enjoy nearly 30 facilities and privileges provided by the govt and private sector.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Malaysia seeks proposals to revive high-speed rail project with Singapore Malaysia seeks proposals to revive high-speed rail project with Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689071100_MyHSRCorp.jpg)
Malaysia seeks proposals to revive high-speed rail project with Singapore
MyHSR Corp called for the private sector to submit proposals to develop and operate the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail project.
Tue Jul 11 2023
![Extra Aidilfitri holiday not a populist decision - Ahmad Maslan Extra Aidilfitri holiday not a populist decision - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681969794_TBAHMADMASLANjpg.jpg)
Extra Aidilfitri holiday not a populist decision - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the government has no intention of making the private sector bear the losses.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![Almost 7,000 Health Ministry medical officers, specialists resigned from MOH since 2018 - Lukanisman Almost 7,000 Health Ministry medical officers, specialists resigned from MOH since 2018 - Lukanisman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675675883_Kuchingpemilihan.jpg)
Almost 7,000 Health Ministry medical officers, specialists resigned from MOH since 2018 - Lukanisman
Lukanisman said the reason for resignation, among others, were to join the private sector and statutory bodies.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![Over 3,000 contract doctors resigned since 2017 - Dr Zaliha Over 3,000 contract doctors resigned since 2017 - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676783864_TBZALIHA.jpg)
Over 3,000 contract doctors resigned since 2017 - Dr Zaliha
They chose to join the private sector or other statutory bodies that offer more attractive remuneration, Dr Zaliha.
Fri Feb 24 2023
![Call for mandatory industrial training allowance by private sector will be brought to Cabinet - Hannah Call for mandatory industrial training allowance by private sector will be brought to Cabinet - Hannah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676443032_HannahYeoh.jpg)
Call for mandatory industrial training allowance by private sector will be brought to Cabinet - Hannah
For now the government has not made it mandatory that private companies must pay allowances to students undergoing industrial training.
Wed Feb 15 2023
![Agong commends aim to turn Malaysia into a high-income nation Agong commends aim to turn Malaysia into a high-income nation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676266872_AgongParlimen.jpg)
Agong commends aim to turn Malaysia into a high-income nation
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has welcomed the aim to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation through the empowerment of the role played by the private sector as well as the MSMEs.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![Malaysia must climb out of middle-income trap - DPM Ahmad Zahid Malaysia must climb out of middle-income trap - DPM Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51675179594_TBzahidhamidi.jpg)
Malaysia must climb out of middle-income trap - DPM Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said there must be a continuous mind shift that the private sector is the main engine of growth for the nation.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Polygraph - Testing a person's integrity [COLUMNIST] Polygraph - Testing a person's integrity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675683248_akhbarsatar.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Polygraph - Testing a person's integrity
Polygraphs are used by law enforcement agencies, the judicial system, the private sector and the media in some countries to determine if a person is telling the truth.
Mon Feb 06 2023
![Anwar calls for greater private sector, GLC participation in TVET Anwar calls for greater private sector, GLC participation in TVET](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51675329829_MesyuaratKabinet.jpg)
Anwar calls for greater private sector, GLC participation in TVET
In a bid to intensify TVET, PM Anwar has suggested that the private sector and GLCs step up their involvement and cooperation.
Thu Feb 02 2023
![GE15: Call for private sector to observe public holiday on Friday, Saturday GE15: Call for private sector to observe public holiday on Friday, Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666102043_TBMSARAVANAN.jpg)
GE15: Call for private sector to observe public holiday on Friday, Saturday
According to these provisions, employers can substitute any other day in lieu of a paid public holiday for employees, Saravanan said.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Domestic demand to further expand by 5.1 pct in 2023 - MOF Domestic demand to further expand by 5.1 pct in 2023 - MOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644827359_MalaysiaEkonomi.jpg)
Domestic demand to further expand by 5.1 pct in 2023 - MOF
Malaysian's domestic demand is envisaged to further expand by 5.1 pct in 2023, led by private sector expenditure.
Fri Oct 07 2022