KLANG: The Human Resources Ministry is currently reviewing the proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65, said Minister Steven Sim. The matter was being examined by a special committee led by the ministry’s deputy secretary-general (Policy and International) Mohd Shaharin Umar as it involved labour laws which fell under the ministry's purview. He...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry will work to ensure the Gig Workers Bill is passed and enforced soon to make it mandatory for gig workers to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO). Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said currently, only 26% of Malaysia's 1.16 million gig workers contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme...
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The grieving mother of the woman who was killed in a tragic accident here wants justice to be served on those responsible. Lim Sheau Ling, 42, is calling for legal action against the truck driver and the company involved. ALSO READ: Family mourns Penang woman crushed to death by container Her 21-year-old daughter, Lee Zi Rou, was...
PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Tuesday granted an audience to Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong at Istana Negara. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook account, it was mentioned that Sim attended Istana Negara on Tuesday (July 9) morning. The post also included photographs of the...
PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Tuesday granted an audience to Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong at Istana Negara. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook account, it was mentioned that Sim attended Istana Negara on Tuesday (July 9) morning. The post also included photographs of the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The three-month Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) pilot project may be extended till June next year, said Steven Sim. "The PWP just opened for registration on 1 June. So far, about 500 companies have registered their interest. "We are targeting about 1,000 companies to participate in the PWP, which will run between June and August," the...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Human Resources (HR) Policy Framework on Wednesday (May 1). The framework addresses key aspects, including equitable compensation and job welfare. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong stated that the framework, which comprises three cores and 11 strategies, was developed after considering feedback from stakeholders and the...
GEORGE TOWN: A programme has been launched to pave the way for new career opportunities for retired armed forces personnel. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the Veteran MyWira initiative is a collaboration between the ministry through its agency TalentCorp and the Defence Ministry's Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat). "We aim to aid 500 veterans with post-retirement careers...
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no honeymoon for you, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tells the new Cabinet members. The Prime Minister has reminded the ministers and deputy ministers to be more purposeful and swift in their work. “This government must promptly solve the problems of the people, eradicate poverty, stimulate economic growth and ensure the country prospers," he...
