Sign up for Madani Workers' Card plan, Sabahans urged
Published on: Wed, Aug 06, 2025 Text Size: Sim said the amendments harmonised various key provisions that were previously inconsistent with the Employment Act 1955, including protections for night work and the overall improvement of employment conditions. Kota Kinabalu: Sim also encouraged workers in Sabah to sign up for the Madani Workers' Card programme, which now includes over 150,000 union members as cardholders. The card provides various discounts of up to 30-40pc on goods and services. 'In fact, here in Sabah, one property company participating in the Madani Workers' Card programme has agreed to offer a 10pc discount on homes purchased by cardholders, subject to terms and conditions,' he said.
Advertisement He said all these initiatives reflect Kesuma's comprehensive approach to not only strengthen trade unions but also uplift the rights and wellbeing of all workers. The event also witnessed Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor handing over flags and banners to the Sabah contingent that will participate in the inaugural National Workers' Sports Games (Super) in Penang. On the amendments, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said they not only align the rights of workers in Sabah with those in Peninsular Malaysia but also rectify decades of labour inequality. 'This is a historic amendment that workers have waited 20 years for. We have finally corrected an injustice to ensure workers in Sabah enjoy the same rights and protections as their counterparts in the peninsula,' he said.
Advertisement Sim said the amendments harmonised various key provisions that were previously inconsistent with the Employment Act 1955, including protections for night work and the overall improvement of employment conditions. 'We have aligned all the key imbalances. For example, until recently, the Sabah Labour Ordinance still contained a provision prohibiting workers from working after dark, an outdated clause which has now been removed,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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