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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
N. Sembilan employers urged to hire local workers.
SEREMBAN: Employers in Negeri Sembilan are encouraged to hire local workers from various available sources, including prison inmates and parolees, as an alternative to reduce reliance on foreign labour. State Entrepreneur Development, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism Committee chairman S. Veerapan said the initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Malaysian Prisons Department through the recruitment of supervised persons (ODS), paroled persons (ODP) and licenced released persons (OBB). 'As of this year, a total of 549 local workers from prison rehabilitation programmes have been placed with 76 employers, particularly in the manufacturing sector, to undergo career training. 'Of that number, nine companies have hired 368 ODS inmates, 54 companies have employed 135 OBB, and 13 companies have taken in 46 ODP. We hope this number will continue to increase,' he told reporters after launching the Labour Seminar – Tripartite Collaboration Between Employers, Workers and Government Agencies to Strengthen a Sustainable Economy in Negeri Sembilan here today. Also present were Negeri Sembilan Labour Department director Roslan Bahari, State Prisons director Ahmad Mustaqim Che Bisi, and Negeri Sembilan HRD Corp branch manager Mohd Khairul Nizam Supaat. Veerapan said all inmates involved in the programme will remain under the supervision of prison authorities until they complete their sentence and may then be absorbed as permanent employees. He added that employers participating in the programme are eligible for incentives under the government's Subsidi Daya Kerjaya, which provides a grant of RM300 for each inmate employed. On the seminar, Veerapan said it serves to strengthen cooperation between employers, employees and government agencies, the key pillars of the labour ecosystem, and supports efforts to boost the state's economy. 'The concept of tripartism refers to collaboration between employers, workers and the government to ensure a stable labour market, enhance productivity, and safeguard the rights and welfare of both parties,' he said. Meanwhile, Roslan revealed that a case involving forced labour had been detected in the Seremban area and investigations are currently ongoing.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan KPDN seizes RM60,000 worth of LPG tanks
SEREMBAN: A total of 255 tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) of various weights and brands were seized in Op Gasak 2025 in Negeri Sembilan with an estimated total value of RM 67,365.60 from May 1 until yesterday. State Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism Action Committee chairman, S. Veerapan said inspections were carried out on 25 premises around the state involving wholesalers, distributors, retailers and also industry. Through the operation, five investigation papers were opened, with one individual arrested, and a case was opened under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122). 'KPDN continues to strengthen its enforcement role through a targeted, data-based as well as consumer and trader education-oriented approach,' he told reporters here today. Meanwhile, Veerapan said Op Gasak was not intended to withdraw LPG subsidies from eligible consumers, but rather it was an enforcement of existing regulations to ensure that the subsidies reached the target groups in need. Veerapan said the leakage of LPG subsidies caused huge financial implications for the government, with estimated losses reaching RM3 billion a year. 'The public needs to be more informed, responsible and protected consumers. KPDN calls on all citizens to continue to be strategic partners in combating trade misconduct and supporting the government's efforts towards creating a fair, sustainable and resilient business ecosystem,' he said.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan KPDN seizes 255 tanks of LPG gas valued at RM60,000
SEREMBAN: A total of 255 tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) of various weights and brands were seized in Op Gasak 2025 in Negeri Sembilan with an estimated total value of RM 67,365.60 from May 1 until yesterday. State Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism Action Committee chairman, S. Veerapan said inspections were carried out on 25 premises around the state involving wholesalers, distributors, retailers and also industry. Through the operation, five investigation papers were opened, with one individual arrested, and a case was opened under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122). 'KPDN continues to strengthen its enforcement role through a targeted, data-based as well as consumer and trader education-oriented approach,' he told reporters here today. Meanwhile, Veerapan said Op Gasak was not intended to withdraw LPG subsidies from eligible consumers, but rather it was an enforcement of existing regulations to ensure that the subsidies reached the target groups in need. Veerapan said the leakage of LPG subsidies caused huge financial implications for the government, with estimated losses reaching RM3 billion a year. 'The public needs to be more informed, responsible and protected consumers. KPDN calls on all citizens to continue to be strategic partners in combating trade misconduct and supporting the government's efforts towards creating a fair, sustainable and resilient business ecosystem,' he said.
