MP SPEAKS | Labour policy reforms needed along with new minimum wage

Published by Malaysiakini (English) MP SPEAKS | The announcement by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaacob that the minimum wage would be increased to RM1,500 a month starting on May 1…

MBKM denies allegations of receiving commissions through Bukuku.my

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — The National Book Council of Malaysia (MBKM) has denied involvement with any business and transactions on the bukuku.my platform, including the issue of a 20 per cent commission rate.According to MBKM in a statement …

Pay all promised wages, veteran actress tells producers

MELAKA, March 22 (Bernama) – Veteran actress, Wan Maimunah Wan Abdul Aziz, is beseeching producers to care more about the welfare of old-timers particularly when it comes to wages as many are not getting paid as promised and are being treated unfairly….

Penang Education Dept to continue with engagement session on PICKids

GEORGE TOWN, March 22 (Bernama) — The Penang State Education Department (JPN) will continue the engagement session with parents and the relevant agencies in explaining the matter of vaccination through the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for …

Applications for Micro Financing Programme now opened – Noh

TEMERLOH, March 22 (Bernama) — Applications for the ‘Micro Financing Programme for Hawkers and Small Traders’ involving a total allocation of RM48.52 million were opened beginning yesterday, says Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Tan S…

Over 150,000 tons of total reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent recorded in 2021 – minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Local authorities in the country have recorded a total reduction in greenhouse (GHG) emissions in 2021 totalling 157,923.23 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent for low carbon zones.Environment and Water Minister Datuk …

Finas to help resolve EPF issues for art practitioners – Zahidi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) will help resolve the issue of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for artists and independent art practitioners.Deputy Communications and Multimedi…