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The Star
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Minimum wage extended to contract apprentices as amended law takes effect, says HR Ministry
PUTRAJAYA: The National Wages Consultative Council (Amendment) Act 2025 came into effect Friday (Aug 1), extending the current minimum wage to apprenticeship contract workers. In a statement, the Human Resources Ministry said Minister Steven Sim had set Aug 1, 2025, as the commencement date for the amendments. "Under the amendment, the current minimum wage now applies to apprenticeship contract workers, in line with the government's commitment to enhancing protection and welfare for all categories of workers,' the statement read. An apprenticeship contract refers to an agreement in which an employer undertakes to employ and systematically train a person in a specific trade, ranging from six to 24 months, during which the apprentice is bound to work for the employer. The ministry also expressed appreciation to employers who had already been paying the minimum wage to apprenticeship workers ahead of the legal requirement. The ministry then reminded employers paying wages above the minimum rate that they are not permitted to reduce salaries to match the statutory threshold. The ministry announced that the Minimum Wage Order 2024 will take effect on Aug 1, 2025, setting a minimum wage of RM1,700 per month for employers with fewer than five employees who are not engaged in professional activities classified under the Malaysian Standard Classification of Occupations 2020. The ministry urged employers to comply with the minimum wage laws enforced by the Peninsular Malaysia Department of Labour, Sabah Labour Department and the Sarawak Labour Department. Employers found guilty of failing to do so face fines of up to RM10,000 for each affected worker, the statement concluded. - Bernama
Malay Mail
11 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
RM1,700 minimum wage extended to apprentices as law takes effect, says HR Ministry
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The National Wages Consultative Council (Amendment) Act 2025 came into effect today, extending the current minimum wage to apprenticeship contract workers. In a statement, the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) said Minister Steven Sim had set Aug 1, 2025, as the commencement date for the amendments. 'Under the amendment, the current minimum wage now applies to apprenticeship contract workers, in line with the government's commitment to enhancing protection and welfare for all categories of workers,' the statement read. An apprenticeship contract refers to an agreement in which an employer undertakes to employ and systematically train a person in a specific trade, ranging from six to 24 months, during which the apprentice is bound to work for the employer. Kesuma also expressed appreciation to employers who had already been paying the minimum wage to apprenticeship workers ahead of the legal requirement. The ministry then reminded employers paying wages above the minimum rate that they are not permitted to reduce salaries to match the statutory threshold. Kesuma announced that the Minimum Wage Order 2024 will take effect on Aug 1, 2025, setting a minimum wage of RM1,700 per month for employers with fewer than five employees who are not engaged in professional activities classified under the Malaysian Standard Classification of Occupations 2020. The ministry urged employers to comply with the minimum wage laws enforced by the Peninsular Malaysia Department of Labour, Sabah Labour Department and the Sarawak Labour Department. Employers found guilty of failing to do so face fines of up to RM10,000 for each affected worker, the statement concluded. — Bernama
Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Bangladesh to stop probing workers' exploitation syndicate
Bangladesh has agreed to stop its investigation over allegations of a syndicate exploiting its labourers who wish to work in Malaysia, a high-ranking official from the Bangladeshi government told Malaysiakini. The official, who requested anonymity, claimed the decision was made during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur two weeks ago between representatives from the Bangladeshi government and the Malaysian Human Resources Ministry.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
MP urges stronger worker protection after woman transferred for reporting harassment
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry must implement stricter measures to protect workers, following a case in which a female employee was sexually assaulted and later transferred to another department after lodging a complaint. Petaling Jaya member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung convened a press conference at parliament today after receiving a report from the Peninsular Malaysia's Southern Region Electronics Industry Trade Union regarding their union member. "Besides stricter action, I would like to suggest to the government to develop a mechanism to lodge complaints anonymously, for example, by using official applications which would feature the functions of an anonymous response mailbox, for victims who fear revealing their identities", he said. He said that such an application should allow a victim to lodge complaints anonymously and seek case updates via the application. Regarding the case at hand, Lee said that the matter is currently under police investigation. "The Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal hearing under the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 is ongoing, but the problem is at the workplace. "The victim was transferred to another department while the perpetrator remained at the same department. "The rights and dignity of every individual, regardless of gender or position, must be protected," the government backbencher said. He added that a domestic enquiry was pursued and carried out by the employer, but he was made to understand that it was unsuccessful. The case allegedly occurred at an electronics factory in Batu Berendam, Melaka, where the victim was hugged, touched and the perpetrator, who was her supervisor, pulled her bra. The perpetrator allegedly only received a final warning from the company.
Barnama
25-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
KESUMA Launches Industrial Court Awards Compilation
PUTRAJAYA, July 25 (Bernama) – The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) has launched the Selected Awards of the Malaysian Industrial Court book, compiling 28 landmark awards issued by the Chairmen of the Industrial Court of Malaysia (MPM) from January 2023 to January 2025. In a statement today, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the 524-page book, launched yesterday during the 2025 Industrial Relations Lecture Series, is the first-ever publication of its kind by the MPM. He said the publication marks a historic first for the Industrial Court, aimed at providing a comprehensive reference for legal practitioners, employers, workers and stakeholders involved in industrial dispute resolution. 'This book not only compiles key decisions of the MPM, but also offers practical guidance on major labour issues such as employment misconduct, work performance, workforce reduction, and the implications of non-compliance with awards,' he said. Sim said the initiative is seen as a strategic step to enhance transparency, consistency and predictability in the MPM's decisions, thereby supporting policy development in employment based on real-world legal precedents and data. He said 100 copies will be printed in the first phase and distributed to all Court Chairpmen, institutions of higher learning, industry players and key stakeholders, including relevant government agencies. 'A digital version of the book will also be made available to ensure wider accessibility,' he said. On the 2025 Industrial Relations Lecture Series, Sim said the inaugural programme organised by MPM served as a platform to gather key stakeholders within the industrial relations ecosystem. The one-day event was attended by MPM officers, representatives of government agencies, lawyers, employers, trade unions and law students.
