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The Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Bandar Kuching MP calls for end to contract doctor system
KUALA LUMPUR: The welfare of healthcare workers took centre stage in Parliament today during debates on the 13th Malaysia Plan. Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen of Bandar Kuching urged the government to scrap the contract system for doctors to tackle staff shortages in Ministry of Health facilities. He stressed that those with over three years of service, especially in rural areas, should receive permanent positions promptly. Yii also called for faster increases in on-call allowances and special emoluments for medical staff. Dr Halimah Ali from Kapar highlighted the need for systemic reforms in transfers, working hours, and pay within the healthcare sector. She suggested inter-ministerial talks to improve work-life balance for health workers. Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan of Kuala Pilah warned that modern facilities remain underutilised without adequate staffing. He proposed linking health project approvals under the 13MP to workforce deployment plans, particularly in rural areas. Adnan emphasised the need for realistic staffing projections alongside new hospital or clinic developments. The Dewan Rakyat session will continue tomorrow. – Bernama
The Star
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Melaka CM urges trade unions to protect members' welfare
ALOR GAJAH: Trade unions in Melaka have been urged to take a more proactive role to protect the welfare of their members in various sectors by leveraging initiatives and programmes available at both the federal and state levels. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said at the same time, workers are encouraged to join unions registered under the Trade Union Affairs Department (JHEKS), noting that this will help ensure their voices are heard and their rights protected under the Trade Union Act 1959. 'Joining a union is a personal choice, but it is the union that safeguards workers' rights – rights that individuals may not always be aware of. 'By becoming members, workers gain access to protection and a second opinion before any action is taken. 'As for the trade unions, I hope they will continue to play an effective role in protecting the welfare of their members,' he told Bernama at a press conference after officiating the JHEKS Corporate Social Responsibility programme with the community at Villa d'Acqua, Kampung Pulau, here yesterday. Also present were representative of the Human Resources Ministry Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, state health, human resources and unity committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem, and JHEKS director-general Mohd Asri Abdul Wahab. Ab Rauf said to date, 28 main trade unions and 41 branches in the state are registered under JHEKS, representing more than 60,000 members. Earlier, 21 trade unions in Melaka had their applications approved and will receive grant assistance amounting to RM359,998 under the Union Affairs Development Grant.
The Star
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Trade unions must be more proactive in safeguarding workers' welfare, says Melaka CM
ALOR GAJAH: Trade unions in Melaka have been urged to take a more proactive role in protecting the welfare of their members across various sectors by leveraging initiatives and programmes available at both the federal and state levels. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said that at the same time, workers are encouraged to join unions registered under the Trade Union Affairs Department, noting that this would help ensure their voices are heard and their rights protected under the Trade Union Act 1959. "Joining a union is a personal choice, but it is the union that safeguards workers' rights - rights that individuals may not always be aware of. "By becoming members, workers gain access to protection and a second opinion before any action is taken. "As for the trade unions, I hope they will continue to play an effective role in protecting the welfare of their members," he said at a press conference after officiating the department's corporate social responsibility programme with the Melaka community at Villa d'Acqua, Kampung Pulau, here on Saturday (June 14). Also present were the representative of the Minister of Human Resources, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen; state Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem; and Trade Union Affairs Department director-general Mohd Asri Abdul Wahab. He said that to date, nearly 28 main trade unions and 41 branches in the state are registered under the department, representing over 60,000 members. Earlier during the programme, 21 trade unions in Melaka had their applications approved and will receive grant assistance amounting to RM359,998 under the Union Affairs Development Grant. - Bernama
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Trade unions must be more proactive in safeguarding workers' welfare
ALOR GAJAH: Trade unions in Melaka have been urged to take a more proactive role in protecting the welfare of their members across various sectors by leveraging initiatives and programmes available at both the federal and state levels. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said that at the same time, workers are encouraged to join unions registered under the Department of Trade Union Affairs (JHEKS), noting that this would help ensure their voices are heard and their rights protected under the Trade Union Act 1959. 'Joining a union is a personal choice, but it is the union that safeguards workers' rights - rights that individuals may not always be aware of. By becoming members, workers gain access to protection and a second opinion before any action is taken. 'As for the trade unions, I hope they will continue to play an effective role in protecting the welfare of their members,' he said at a press conference after officiating the Department of Trade Union Affairs (JHEKS) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme with the Melaka community at Villa d'Acqua, Kampung Pulau, here today. Also present were the representative of the Minister of Human Resources, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen; state Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem; and JHEKS director-general Mohd Asri Abdul Wahab. He said that to date, nearly 28 main trade unions and 41 branches in the state are registered under the JHEKS, representing over 60,000 members. Earlier during the programme, 21 trade unions in Melaka had their applications approved and will receive grant assistance amounting to RM359,998 under the Union Affairs Development Grant (PHEKS).
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka Trade Unions Urged to Boost Worker Welfare Efforts
ALOR GAJAH: Trade unions in Melaka have been urged to take a more proactive role in protecting the welfare of their members across various sectors by leveraging initiatives and programmes available at both the federal and state levels. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said that at the same time, workers are encouraged to join unions registered under the Department of Trade Union Affairs (JHEKS), noting that this would help ensure their voices are heard and their rights protected under the Trade Union Act 1959. 'Joining a union is a personal choice, but it is the union that safeguards workers' rights - rights that individuals may not always be aware of. By becoming members, workers gain access to protection and a second opinion before any action is taken. 'As for the trade unions, I hope they will continue to play an effective role in protecting the welfare of their members,' he said at a press conference after officiating the Department of Trade Union Affairs (JHEKS) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme with the Melaka community at Villa d'Acqua, Kampung Pulau, here today. Also present were the representative of the Minister of Human Resources, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen; state Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem; and JHEKS director-general Mohd Asri Abdul Wahab. He said that to date, nearly 28 main trade unions and 41 branches in the state are registered under the JHEKS, representing over 60,000 members. Earlier during the programme, 21 trade unions in Melaka had their applications approved and will receive grant assistance amounting to RM359,998 under the Union Affairs Development Grant (PHEKS).
