It should be similar to regular sick leave provision, Dinesh says.

This is to be consistent with Employment Act amendments.

Please read the legislation to avoid confusion, Nasir says. 

we have summarized some of the amendments related to time and attendance and employee leave management.

MP points out many employers still recovering from Covid-19's economic impact.

Minister says the request by employers is 'rational'.

Coalition reminds MPs that workers form the bulk of their voters. 

Amendments, which were to be enforced on Sept 1, put off.

The decision was made following appeal by employer groups, minister says.

Amendment to Employment Act to allow them takes effect on Sept 1.

Workers in Sabah, S'wak want labour ordinances to reflect same amendments.

Discriminatory clauses in Employment Act First Schedule to remain, says DG

'Uphold principle of constitutional equality in labour law reform.'

Labour ordinances for S'wak, Sabah don't reflect Employment Act amendments.

'It does not prohibit discrimination from occurring.'

Bill removes maternity leave for mums earning over RM2k.

PARLIAMENT | Amendments to Employment Act pass with majority voice vote. 

This is whether or not you earn over RM2,000.

They say proposed amendments are inadequate to protect domestic workers.

It seems that what constitutes discrimination is subjective.

Human Resource Minister M Saravanan should seek feedback from the union movement.

PARLIAMENT | This is to clarify the relationships between employees and employers.

Govt, however, is urging employers to give a paid holiday anyway.

Now is the time for big and bold action towards making Malaysia a better country for women.

Deputy Human Resources minister says the proposal to amend the act was to improve the minimum standard of employment.

‘This decision will negatively affect thousands of job seekers each year.’

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister points to existing lack of laws against employers who fail to hire pregnant women, as an example.

'The ministry urges everyone to wait until the cabinet decides on matters before making their own assumptions.'

This is after MEF objected to provisions protecting job seekers that were proposed to the amended Employment Act.

'One of the major challenges faced by young job seekers is discrimination during an interview.'