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2% foreign worker EPF: manufacturers seek one-year deferment

They claim it would lead to cost transferred to consumers, while economist opines it would not have significant impact on businesses

Protecting media workers in uncertain times — Syerleena Abdul Rashid

Communications Ministry must continue advocacy for journalists and demand greater accountability from employers to safeguard media’s role in holding government accountable and keeping public informed

‘With exports and tax collection up, why can’t bosses give one-month festival aid?’

Social Protection Contributors Advisory Association Malaysia (SPCAAM) president J. Solomon dismissed pushback from employer groups that the aid would be a burden to companies, noting recent figures on trade, tax revenue and economic growth. 

Employee wages can’t be paid in cash unless approved, says Sivakumar

The payment of wages in cash is prohibited unless approved by both the employee and the peninsular Labour Department’s director-general to avoid manipulation.

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Budget 2025: KBS urged to collaborate with KPKT for grassroots talent development

National junior hockey coach calls for increased funding and joint efforts between Youth and Sports Ministry and Housing and Local Government Ministry to utilise underused facilities and nurture future athletes for the 2027 SEA Games