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Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
One-Stop Labour Service Centre
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 Text Size: Steven Sim being welcomed by SMSU officials during the working visit. Kota Kinabalu: The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) will establish a One-Stop Labour Service Centre in Sabah as a new initiative to consolidate various employment-related services under one roof. Its Minister Steven Sim said the setting up the centre marks the latest step towards expanding this initiative throughout the country. 'We hope this one-stop centre will be realised in the months to come. 'All worker-related issues, whether concerning the Labour Department, Department of Industrial Relations Malaysia, Department of Trade Union Affairs, Perkeso (Social Security Organisation) and so on, can be referred to one place only. Workers no longer need to travel back and forth to various offices,' he said in a statement after making a working visit to the Sabah Medical Services Union (SMSU), here, Tuesday. Sim said the passing of the Sabah Labour Ordinance and Sarawak Labour Ordinance in Parliament last year was a major achievement for Kesuma because it was finally passed after being delayed for over 20 years. 'This step allows for the alignment of workers' rights and protection across the country. We cannot let workers in Sabah and Sarawak continue to lag behind in terms of protection. The success of amending these ordinances is not solely my effort but a collective one with the Malaysian Trade Union Congress, trade unions, the State Government and Kesuma officers. 'The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 and Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 have come into effect from May 1, 2025, except for Part IVA, which contains special provisions related to minimum standards for housing, accommodation and worker facilities,' he said. In the meantime, Sim hopes SMSU can increase its membership from 8,000 to 10,000, in line with the national target to double the number of union members from one million to two million. 'Joining the union means we strengthen the voice of the workers. With balanced bargaining power, only then will workers' welfare be more assured. 'To encourage participation in the union, Kesuma launched the Madani Employee Card initiative, which offers discounts ranging from 10 to 30 per cent at selected premises and businesses. 'Efforts to involve more companies are also actively being pursued to expand benefits for every member,' he said. SMSU President Ajulahin Japin said they appreciate the various reforms brought since Sim took the lead in Kesuma, especially involving the full enforcement of the Sabah Labour Ordinance on May 1 this year, as well as the official establishment of the Sabah Labour Advisory Council (SLAC) on May 13. Ajulahin also said he is among the 16 union representatives who received their appointment letters as permanent committee members, and that he has also been appointed to the permanent committee within the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) starting from May 1. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
KESUMA to establish one-stop labour service centre in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) will establish a One-Stop Labour Service Centre in Sabah as a new initiative to consolidate various employment-related services under one roof. Its minister, Steven Sim said the setting up the centre in Sabah marks the latest step towards expanding this initiative throughout the country. 'We hope this one-stop centre will be realised in the months to come. 'All worker-related issues, whether concerning the Labour Department, Department of Industrial Relations Malaysia, Department of Trade Union Affairs, PERKESO (Social Security Organisation) and so on, can be referred to one place only Workers no longer need to travel back and forth to various offices,' he said in a statement after making a working visit to the Sabah Medical Services Union (SMSU) here today. Sim said that the passing of the Sabah Labour Ordinance and Sarawak Labour Ordinance in Parliament last year was a major achievement for KESUMA because it was finally passed after being delayed for over 20 years. 'This step allows for the alignment of workers' rights and protection across the country. We cannot let workers in Sabah and Sarawak continue to lag behind in terms of protection. The success of amending these ordinances is not solely my effort but a collective one with the Malaysian Trade Union Congress, trade unions, the state government and KESUMA officers. 'The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 and Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 have come into effect from May 1, 2025, except for Part IVA, which contains special provisions related to minimum standards for housing, accommodation and worker facilities,' he said. In the meantime, Sim hopes that SMSU can increase its membership from 8,000 to 10,000 in line with the national target to double the number of union members from one million to two million. 'Joining the union means we strengthen the voice of the workers. With balanced bargaining power, only then will workers' welfare be more assured. 'To encourage participation in the union, KESUMA launched the MADANI Employee Card initiative, which offers discounts ranging from 10 to 30 per cent at selected premises and businesses. Efforts to involve more companies are also actively being pursued to expand benefits for every member,' he also said. Meanwhile, SMSU president Ajulahin Japin said that they appreciate the various reforms brought since Sim took the lead in KESUMA, especially involving the full enforcement of the Sabah Labour Ordinance on May 1 this year, as well as the official establishment of the Sabah Labour Advisory Council (SLAC) on May 13. Ajulahin also said he is among the 16 union representatives who received their appointment letters as permanent committee members, and that he has also been appointed to the permanent committee within the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) starting from May 1.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
KESUMA to establish one-stop labour service centre in Sabah, says Sim
KOTA KINABALU: The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) will establish a One-Stop Labour Service Centre in Sabah as a new initiative to consolidate various employment-related services under one roof. Its minister, Steven Sim said the setting up the centre in Sabah marks the latest step towards expanding this initiative throughout the country. 'We hope this one-stop centre will be realised in the months to come. 'All worker-related issues, whether concerning the Labour Department, Department of Industrial Relations Malaysia, Department of Trade Union Affairs, PERKESO (Social Security Organisation) and so on, can be referred to one place only Workers no longer need to travel back and forth to various offices,' he said in a statement after making a working visit to the Sabah Medical Services Union (SMSU) here today. Sim said that the passing of the Sabah Labour Ordinance and Sarawak Labour Ordinance in Parliament last year was a major achievement for KESUMA because it was finally passed after being delayed for over 20 years. 'This step allows for the alignment of workers' rights and protection across the country. We cannot let workers in Sabah and Sarawak continue to lag behind in terms of protection. The success of amending these ordinances is not solely my effort but a collective one with the Malaysian Trade Union Congress, trade unions, the state government and KESUMA officers. 'The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 and Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 have come into effect from May 1, 2025, except for Part IVA, which contains special provisions related to minimum standards for housing, accommodation and worker facilities,' he said. In the meantime, Sim hopes that SMSU can increase its membership from 8,000 to 10,000 in line with the national target to double the number of union members from one million to two million. 'Joining the union means we strengthen the voice of the workers. With balanced bargaining power, only then will workers' welfare be more assured. 'To encourage participation in the union, KESUMA launched the MADANI Employee Card initiative, which offers discounts ranging from 10 to 30 per cent at selected premises and businesses. Efforts to involve more companies are also actively being pursued to expand benefits for every member,' he also said. Meanwhile, SMSU president Ajulahin Japin said that they appreciate the various reforms brought since Sim took the lead in KESUMA, especially involving the full enforcement of the Sabah Labour Ordinance on May 1 this year, as well as the official establishment of the Sabah Labour Advisory Council (SLAC) on May 13. Ajulahin also said he is among the 16 union representatives who received their appointment letters as permanent committee members, and that he has also been appointed to the permanent committee within the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) starting from May 1.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Unemployed Sabahans can soon seek jobs at one-stop centre set up by HR Ministry
KOTA KINABALU: Job seekers in Sabah will soon no longer need to shuttle between multiple offices, thanks to the setting up of a One-Stop Labour Service Centre to streamline employment services under one roof. The centre, which will be set up by the Human Resources Ministry in the coming months, will bring together various labour-related departments and agencies, including the Labour Department, Industrial Relations Department, Trade Unions Affairs Department, and Social Security Organisation (Socso), allowing workers to access all necessary services in a single location. 'We will set up a One-Stop Labour Service Centre in Sabah. This means all employment matters, can be addressed in one place without workers having to go back and forth between different offices,' Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said in a statement following a recent working visit to the Sabah Medical Services Union (SMSU). Apart from Sabah, three other pilot centres are also planned for Penang, the Klang Valley and Johor Baru, he said. Sim said the initiative's expansion to Sabah marks a significant step towards nationwide implementation. He added that the visit to SMSU was part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to engage with workers directly and strengthen worker protections and welfare across the country. He also expressed his appreciation to SMSU for more than six decades of service in championing the welfare of healthcare workers in Sabah, describing its members as 'frontline heroes' for their sacrifices during the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the ministry's recent key achievements, Sim noted the long-awaited approval of amendments to the Sabah and Sarawak Labour Ordinances, delayed for over two decades, which were passed by Parliament last year. 'These amendments align workers' rights and protections across Malaysia, ensuring no one is left behind, especially workers in Sabah and Sarawak,' he said. He credited the success of these legislative reforms to collaborative efforts involving the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), labour unions, state governments and ministry officers, including Sabah Labour director Wan Zulkifli Wan Setapa, who continuously championed the cause. The amended Labour Ordinance (Sabah) 2025 and Labour Ordinance (Sarawak) 2025 came into effect on May 1, 2025, excluding Part IVA which covers minimum standards for workers' housing and amenities. On another note, Sim welcomed the recent establishment of the Sabah Labour Advisory Council on May 13, 2025, and congratulated SMSU president Ajulahin Japin and executive secretary Laurence Vun on their appointments as council members. Ajulahin has also been appointed as a permanent member of the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) as of May 1 this year. The NLAC serves as a tripartite platform involving employers, workers, and the government to discuss policies, legislation and labour practices. 'This platform allows the Human Resources Minister to receive input, advice and consensus on matters concerning labour and human capital development in the country,' he said.
Daily Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
One-stop labour centre to be set up in Sabah
Published on: Monday, June 02, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 02, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong ( pic ) has announced the establishment of a One Stop Labour Service Centre in Sabah to streamline access to employment-related services under one roof. He said the initiative, part of the Ministry's broader expansion plan following pilot centres in Penang, Klang Valley, and Johor Bahru, is expected to be realised in the coming months. Sim also lauded the Sabah Medical Services Union (SMSU) for its decades-long contribution to workers' welfare, especially in the health sector, and acknowledged their sacrifices during the Covid-19 pandemic. He highlighted the recent enforcement of the amended Sabah and Sarawak Labour Ordinances, delayed for over two decades, as a major policy success enabling equal protection for workers nationwide. During the recent visit, he also confirmed increased grants to SMSU, welcomed new appointments to the Sabah and national labour councils and urged union membership growth to strengthen workers' collective bargaining power. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
