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Barnama
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
SLAC To Serve As Platform To Safeguard Workers' Rights In Sabah
GENERAL KOTA KINABALU, May 13 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the Sabah Labour Advisory Council (SLAC) will serve as a platform to safeguard workers' rights and strengthen the tripartite relationship between the government, employers, and employees in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the council would ensure that the rights and welfare of workers in Sabah are protected and upheld, while also assisting employers in conducting their businesses in a more structured and efficient manner. He expressed hope that the council would serve as a platform for employers and workers to exchange views and offer suggestions on labour-related matters to the government, enabling the formulation of policies and legislation which are better aligned with Sabah's industrialisation goals. 'Cooperation between the government, employers, and workers is crucial in the formation of SLAC, to ensure the successful implementation of the Decent Work Agenda, which is the primary aspiration of the International Labour Organisation (ILO),' he said during the SLAC's permanent members' appointment ceremony and its inaugural meeting, held here, today. The text of his speech was delivered by Sabah Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Dr Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif. Hajiji also expressed hope that the appointment of 16 council members, comprising representatives from the government, employers' associations, and workers' unions, will contribute meaningfully, by providing valuable input to the government in support of Sabah's economic development. In addition, SLAC is expected to play a role in strengthening collaboration between the state and federal governments, through the Sabah Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Ministry of Human Resources. He said that SLAC will help ensure that critical issues, such as the eradication of forced labour, workplace discrimination and sexual harassment; the protection of women and children; management of non-resident workers; flexible working arrangements; and housing and worker facilities, continue to be addressed and strengthened. He added that tripartite discussions between the government, employers, and workers are in line with the Tripartite Consultations to Promote the Implementation of International Labour Standards 1976 (Convention No. 144).
Daily Express
24-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department to introduce e-nikah in June
Published on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Apr 24, 2025 Text Size: The audience and participants at the Islamic Pre-Marriage Premier Course. Kota Kinabalu: State Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif said online marriage registration (e-Nikah) will be introduced in June. The initiative by the Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department (Jheains) aims to streamline marriage-related procedures. 'This aligns with the Chief Minister's call for digitising public services, including religious matters, to enhance accessibility. Congratulations to Jheains for pioneering this effort, following their earlier introduction of online marriage certificates,' he said after officiating the Madani Youth Wellness Seminar (Mental, Physical and Spiritual) and Islamic Pre-Marriage Premier Course at Wisma Muis, here, Tuesday. Ariffin commended Jheains for organising the large-scale event, urging its expansion to other districts to educate youth and prospective couples. 'Such programs equip participants with essential knowledge for marital life,' he said. The event attracted 500 attendees, featuring prominent speaker Ustaz Nabil Ahmad. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
