![709 ex-Perwaja workers get compensation of more than RM8.6 mln 709 ex-Perwaja workers get compensation of more than RM8.6 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650790717_DatukSeriIsmailS.jpg)
709 ex-Perwaja workers get compensation of more than RM8.6 mln
709 former workers of Perwaja Steel Sdn Bhd in Kemaman, who were retrenched in November 2014, today received compensation totalling RM8.645 million.
Sun Apr 24 2022
![PUNB offers financing scheme for retrenched individuals PUNB offers financing scheme for retrenched individuals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620359564_PUNB.jpg)
PUNB offers financing scheme for retrenched individuals
The recipients will be given an automatic six-month payment deferral from the date of disbursement of the fund.
Fri May 07 2021
![NCIA's strategic invention programme helps businesses, workers affected by pandemic NCIA's strategic invention programme helps businesses, workers affected by pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618910432_NCER.jpg)
NCIA's strategic invention programme helps businesses, workers affected by pandemic
The NCSIP had been well received by companies and those who had been retrenched resulting from the pandemic.
Tue Apr 20 2021
![Retrenched Malindo staff to receive SIP benefits Retrenched Malindo staff to receive SIP benefits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81604473837_malindo.jpg)
Retrenched Malindo staff to receive SIP benefits
The Human Resource Ministry gave its assurance that all employees of the Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Malindo Airways) who have been laid off will receive their unemployment benefits.
Wed Nov 04 2020
![Ministry meets Malindo Air management to discuss fate of retrenched workers Ministry meets Malindo Air management to discuss fate of retrenched workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597851593_Saravanan.jpg)
Ministry meets Malindo Air management to discuss fate of retrenched workers
The Ministry of Human Resources through the Labour Department has taken the initiative to hold discussions with the management of Malindo Air today following its retrenchment exercise.
Tue Nov 03 2020
![Employees being retrenched without informing labour dept - Saravanan Employees being retrenched without informing labour dept - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597138227_DatukSeriMSaravan.jpg)
Employees being retrenched without informing labour dept - Saravanan
The Human Resources Ministry would take legal action against employers who are found to have deliberately not filled and submitted the PK Form after layoffs or salary reductions.
Wed Aug 12 2020
![Govt-funded scheme to help retrenched staff rejoin workforce showing potential Govt-funded scheme to help retrenched staff rejoin workforce showing potential](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592907258_COVID.jpg)
Govt-funded scheme to help retrenched staff rejoin workforce showing potential
The online programme holds much potential in raising worker employability in sectors such as small and medium scale enterprises.
Wed Jul 01 2020
![Applications for training programmes increase during MCO - Socso Applications for training programmes increase during MCO - Socso](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589668105_DatukMohdSaharDar.jpg)
Applications for training programmes increase during MCO - Socso
Socso through the Employment Insurance System (EIS) received more than 300 applications for training from unemployed workers including 197 applicants who had undergone online training.
Mon May 18 2020
![MCO: Impose emergency employment regulations to protect workers - MTUC MCO: Impose emergency employment regulations to protect workers - MTUC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/61576853656_TBMTUCLogo.jpg)
MCO: Impose emergency employment regulations to protect workers - MTUC
MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said the government should come up with a comprehensive plan to protect workers from being retrenched or have their pay cut by irresponsible employers.
Thu Apr 30 2020
![Three years to complete study on employment insurance scheme - Riot Three years to complete study on employment insurance scheme - Riot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437661064_RICHARDRIOT.jpg)
Three years to complete study on employment insurance scheme - Riot
The government has completed a study on the proposed employment insurance scheme (EIS) involving 6.5 million workers in the private sector, and engaged the relevant parties on the scheme.
Wed Mar 29 2017
![Mustapa confident of Proton employees being treated fairly by FSP Mustapa confident of Proton employees being treated fairly by FSP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51473602855_ProtonEmblem.jpg)
Mustapa confident of Proton employees being treated fairly by FSP
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has expressed confidence that employees of Proton Holdings Bhd would be treated fairly by whichever entity buying its shares.
Thu Feb 16 2017
![Bank Muamalat reemploys retrenched staff Bank Muamalat reemploys retrenched staff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71454219682_JSolomon.jpg)
Bank Muamalat reemploys retrenched staff
He told Bernama that the reemployment was due to an ex parte injunction obtained by the National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) which disputed the retrenchment.
Thu Aug 18 2016
![Cabinet paper on employment insurance scheme ready to be tabled Cabinet paper on employment insurance scheme ready to be tabled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437661064_RICHARDRIOT.jpg)
Cabinet paper on employment insurance scheme ready to be tabled
The scheme was important to ensure retrenched workers were able to last at least four months before getting a new job.
Tue Jul 19 2016
![30,000 workers may be retrenched if MWO 2016 is enforced in July - MEF 30,000 workers may be retrenched if MWO 2016 is enforced in July - MEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51455619299_shamsuddinbardan.jpg)
30,000 workers may be retrenched if MWO 2016 is enforced in July - MEF
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) hopes the government will postpone the Minimum Wage Order 2016 (MWO 2016) slated for July 1.
Mon May 02 2016
![Tax filing tips for retrenched employees in Malaysia Tax filing tips for retrenched employees in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461058207_IncomeTax.jpg)
Tax filing tips for retrenched employees in Malaysia
Did you know that only a certain amount of your retrenchment compensation is exempted from tax?
Tue Apr 19 2016