PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) says gender should never influence an employee's pay. In a statement on Thursday (Jan 23) MEF president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said an employee's salary should be based on their "qualification, skill and experience." He added that employers must reward employees based on their contribution and performance, and...
PETALING JAYA: A proposed surge in insurance premiums could severely impact businesses, particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), says the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF). Its president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said any cost increase could greatly strain working capital, hinder cash flows, and discourage crucial investments in digitalisation, tech adoption and operational expansions. "Such...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has become a magnet for skilled foreign professionals, with the number of expatriates entering the country surpassing pre-pandemic levels. According to the Immigration Department’s data, a total of 154,155 expatriate passes were issued last year – the highest since 2018. As of March, the department has issued a total of 38,197 passes – compared...
