22 JobsMalaysia Centres To Be Set Up Nationwide
2009.07.11
Source : Bernama
The government will set up 22 JobsMalaysia centres in a move to facilitate the Labour Department's role in providing employment services to the public and private sector.
Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Maznah Mazlan said the centres, which would start operations in September, involved a RM70 million allocation through the Second Economic Stimulus package as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak recently. ...
Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Maznah Mazlan said the centres, which would start operations in September, involved a RM70 million allocation through the Second Economic Stimulus package as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak recently. ...
New tax deduction system from July
2009.07.11
Source : The Star
A new schedular tax deduction system from this month will eliminate the need for employees to pay an additional lump sum at the year-end to make up for the shortfall in monthly deductions. ...
10 Malaysia Best Employers 2009
2009.07.03
Source : Hewitt Associates
The Judges selected 10 Hewitt Best Employers in Malaysia 2009. The results are presented in ranked order: ...
Govt training centre grads able to find jobs
2009.07.03
Source : The Star
Most students from government training centres are able to find jobs within six months after graduation, state Unity, Human Resources, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman M. Asojan told the State Assembly yesterday.
“Our survey also shows that 80% of the graduates managed to get employment while 15% of the students continued with their studies. Only 5% have yet to be employed. ...
“Our survey also shows that 80% of the graduates managed to get employment while 15% of the students continued with their studies. Only 5% have yet to be employed. ...
M'sia Needs More Manufacturing Technology Graduates
2009.06.30
Source : Bernama
Malaysia needs to produce more graduates in advanced manufacturing technology to expand the country's economy, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Tuesday. ...
30,111 construction workers retrenched
2009.06.28
Source : The Star
Deputy Human Resource Minister Senator Datuk Maznah Mazlan said 30,111 construction workers have been retrenched due to the economic downturn.
"Of the number, 75 percent or 22,583 are locals while the rest are foreigners. The ministry and construction companies have since created 36,358 job opportunities in various sectors," she told reporters after a dialogue session with plantation managers here Sunday. ...
"Of the number, 75 percent or 22,583 are locals while the rest are foreigners. The ministry and construction companies have since created 36,358 job opportunities in various sectors," she told reporters after a dialogue session with plantation managers here Sunday. ...
Asean Has To Combat Fallout
2009.06.25
Source : Bernama
Asean nations need to respond quickly to combat a possible breakdown in their economic systems and any violence resulting from the global economic downturn, Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said here Thursday.
He said there had been an increase in unemployment, retrenchment and downsizing, and wage adjustments, especially for the export-led economies where the demand for goods had been greatly reduced. ...
He said there had been an increase in unemployment, retrenchment and downsizing, and wage adjustments, especially for the export-led economies where the demand for goods had been greatly reduced. ...
6,700 jobs up for grabs
2009.06.25
Source : The Star
The state labour department is organising a massive recruitment drive to fill some 6,700 jobs, including 1,000 vacancies in the government sector.
State Unity, Human Resources, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman M. Asojan reminded the jobless not to be choosy and to take up the offers. ...
State Unity, Human Resources, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman M. Asojan reminded the jobless not to be choosy and to take up the offers. ...
37.000 Malaysians lost jobs since August
2009.06.24
Source : The Star
Malaysia has not witnessed massive retrenchments so far despite the prevailing global economic downturn, with about 37,000 employees having lost their jobs since August 2008, said Manpower Department director-general Datuk Ismail Abdul Rahim. ...
Generate at least 17,058 employment opportunities
2009.06.23
Source : Bernama
The Malaysian economy is expected to perform better in the second half of the year and show positive growth in 2010, said Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan.
The pace of recovery however would depend on the performance of major world economies, particularly the United States, Europe and Japan as well as emerging economies such as Brazil, Russia, India and China, he said. ...
The pace of recovery however would depend on the performance of major world economies, particularly the United States, Europe and Japan as well as emerging economies such as Brazil, Russia, India and China, he said. ...
MAS: No plans to lay off staff
2009.06.23
Source : Business Times
Malaysia Airlines chairman Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid says salary cuts may not be necessary as the airline may review its remuneration packages instead
MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS)(3786) says it has no plans to join other airlines in laying off staff at this stage to save cost. ...
MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS)(3786) says it has no plans to join other airlines in laying off staff at this stage to save cost. ...
Be paid for learning new skills
2009.06.18
Source : The Star
THE Pahang Skills Development Centre (PSDC) offers enhancement programmes for jobless graduates and school-leavers, and the trainees even get a monthly allowance of between RM500 and RM1,000.
PSDC business development division director Sarimah Morshidi said as jobs were limited due to the current trying times, jobless graduates and school-leavers should enrol in courses to acquire additional skills to make themselves more marketable, especially when the economy picked up. ...
PSDC business development division director Sarimah Morshidi said as jobs were limited due to the current trying times, jobless graduates and school-leavers should enrol in courses to acquire additional skills to make themselves more marketable, especially when the economy picked up. ...
Singapore GDP shrinks 11.5% in Q1, biggest drop since independence from Malaysia(updated)
2009.06.18
Source : The Star
Singapore's worst-ever recession likely bottomed in the first quarter, but the city-state faces a tepid recovery as global demand for its exports struggles to rebound, the central bank said Wednesday.
The country's economy could shrink as much as 9 percent this year as a "deep and prolonged" global downturn batters sales abroad, which account for about 60 percent of gross domestic product, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said in a semiannual report. ...
The country's economy could shrink as much as 9 percent this year as a "deep and prolonged" global downturn batters sales abroad, which account for about 60 percent of gross domestic product, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said in a semiannual report. ...
GLC unions want retirement age raised to 58
2009.06.16
Source : The Star
The Unions in Government Linked Companies (GLC) want the retirement age raised from 55 to 58.
It also wants the government to review the payment of pension and to set a minimum scale. ...
It also wants the government to review the payment of pension and to set a minimum scale. ...
Headhunters prefer older talents
2009.06.15
Source : The New Straits Times
Younger Malaysians are losing out to the older generation in terms of top jobs that pay RM500,000 or more annually.
Older Malaysians top the hit list of international headhunters who
want candidates who graduated when educational standards were higher than today. ...
Older Malaysians top the hit list of international headhunters who
want candidates who graduated when educational standards were higher than today. ...
Plenty jobs in Johor but not enough takers
2009.06.15
Source : The Star
Despite the gloomy economic outlook, employers in the state are finding it hard to fill vacancies in their companies.
State Unity, Human Resources, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman M. Asojan said many employers had complained that they did not receive good response for the vacancies offered by their companies. ...
State Unity, Human Resources, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman M. Asojan said many employers had complained that they did not receive good response for the vacancies offered by their companies. ...
Najib:Total of RM6.95 billion from first stimulus package disbursed
2009.06.15
Source : My Sinchew
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told the Dewan Rakyat Monday that almost a hundred percent or RM6.95 billion from the first stimulus package allocation had been disbursed.
He said that of this total, RM4.02 billion or 57.9 percent involving 43,681 projects had been offered to successful contractors while the remainder was in the process of being done. ...
He said that of this total, RM4.02 billion or 57.9 percent involving 43,681 projects had been offered to successful contractors while the remainder was in the process of being done. ...
Malaysian Workers' Rights Protected, ILO Conference Told
2009.06.15
Source : Bernama
An international labour conference in Geneva was told that Malaysia had successfully minimised the social impact of global recession, especially on its workforce, through quick and proactive measures.
"We instituted high ranking tripartite monitoring mechanisms very early in the crisis to ensure that the economic consequences of this (economic) crisis does not step on the rights of our workers," ...
"We instituted high ranking tripartite monitoring mechanisms very early in the crisis to ensure that the economic consequences of this (economic) crisis does not step on the rights of our workers," ...
50,000 jobs in civil service going a-begging
2009.06.13
Source : The New Straits Times
The Public Service Commission is intensifying its efforts to fill the 50,000 vacancies in the civil service by year's end, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Senator Datuk T. Murugiah said yesterday.
There were 5,000 vacancies for doctors, 5,000 for nurses, 300 for engineers, 800 for diplomats and the rest for various categories of support staff and officers, he said after a visit to the PSC office here. ...
There were 5,000 vacancies for doctors, 5,000 for nurses, 300 for engineers, 800 for diplomats and the rest for various categories of support staff and officers, he said after a visit to the PSC office here. ...
Companies can help improve English of local graduates
2009.06.13
Source : The Star
The corporate sector should also shoulder the responsibility of improving the proficiency in the English language among graduates.
Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris, the consort of Tunku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ibrahim Ismail said this could be done by offering awards for professionals teaching English. ...
Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris, the consort of Tunku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ibrahim Ismail said this could be done by offering awards for professionals teaching English. ...
Government on drive to recruit more civil servants
2009.06.12
Source : The New Straits Times
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is intensifying effort to fill the 50,000 vacancies in the civil service by end of this year, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister''s Department Datuk T. Murugiah said today.
There were 5,000 vacancies for doctors, 5,000 for nurses, 300 for engineers, 800 for PTD officers and the rest for various categories of support staff and officers, he told Bernama after visiting the PSC office here. ...
There were 5,000 vacancies for doctors, 5,000 for nurses, 300 for engineers, 800 for PTD officers and the rest for various categories of support staff and officers, he told Bernama after visiting the PSC office here. ...
MPS Wants Pharmacists To Provide Consultation Services To Public
2009.06.11
Source : Bernama
The Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society (MPS) wants newly-registered pharmacists to provide consultation services to the public due to their expertise and knowledge in the field of medicine. ...
Cuepacs: Concern over welfare of workers absorbed into privatised firms
2009.06.10
Source : The Star
Cuepacs wants the Federal Government to review the move to privatise solid waste management at all local authorities.
The congress is concerned about the welfare of the workers if they are absorbed into the companies that take over the services when privatisation takes effect in October. ...
The congress is concerned about the welfare of the workers if they are absorbed into the companies that take over the services when privatisation takes effect in October. ...
Honeywell reduces layoffs at Deer Valley unit
2009.06.09
Source : azcentral
A Honeywell Aerospace spokesman said this week that retirements and other attrition-related openings have allowed it to reduce the number of layoffs slated for its Deer Valley facility from 420 to 260.
The Phoenix-based division of Honeywell International Inc. initially announced the larger number in February 2008, saying it planned to move the jobs to Indonesia and Malaysia. ...
The Phoenix-based division of Honeywell International Inc. initially announced the larger number in February 2008, saying it planned to move the jobs to Indonesia and Malaysia. ...
Total of 33809 workers have been retrenched in Malaysia - June 09, 2009
2009.06.09
Source : Bernama
AmLife Insurance Bhd, the life insurance arm of AmBank group, is targeting a 10 percent growth in new business premiums for its current financial year ending March 31, 2010.
This was a conservative target in view of the current economic situation, said Ng Lian Lu, chief executive officer of AmAssurance, part of the AmBank group specialising in life and general insurance. ...
This was a conservative target in view of the current economic situation, said Ng Lian Lu, chief executive officer of AmAssurance, part of the AmBank group specialising in life and general insurance. ...
Top job picks in finance
2009.06.08
Source : The Star
Post-global financial crisis, some of the “hot” jobs in the financial services sector will consist of specialist positions in Islamic banking and finance, risk and credit management as well as financial analysis and management, say human resource and recruitment experts. ...
The other resolutions were on retrenched workers,illegal immigrants
2009.06.08
Source : The New Straits Times
Pas has sent a clear message to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) that it would not play second fiddle to it by passing a resolution which called for a new system of allocating seats to be contested by Pakatan Rakyat.
Delegates to the party's annual general assembly yesterday passed without debate a resolution that the sharing of seats should not be based on the constituencies' racial composition. ...
Delegates to the party's annual general assembly yesterday passed without debate a resolution that the sharing of seats should not be based on the constituencies' racial composition. ...
MTUC: Locals being denied jobs in port
2009.06.06
Source : The Star
Thousands of jobs at the ports in Port Klang are taken by foreigners as some employers have refused to pay reasonable wages to hire locals.
There were more than 2,500 foreign workers from Myanmar, Nepal, India and Bangladesh employed as lashers, unlashers, stevedoring labourers, surveyors, drivers and general workers, MTUC vice-president A. Balasubramaniam told Bernama. ...
There were more than 2,500 foreign workers from Myanmar, Nepal, India and Bangladesh employed as lashers, unlashers, stevedoring labourers, surveyors, drivers and general workers, MTUC vice-president A. Balasubramaniam told Bernama. ...
Thai Jobless Rate May Stabilize on State Spending
2009.06.05
Source : Bloomberg
Thailand’s jobless rate may rise less than previously forecast this year as government spending helps spur demand and employment, a state agency said.
Unemployment may reach 2.5 percent this year, the National Economic & Social Development Board said in Bangkok today, less than its March prediction of 3.5 percent. ...
Unemployment may reach 2.5 percent this year, the National Economic & Social Development Board said in Bangkok today, less than its March prediction of 3.5 percent. ...
Abhisit To Raise Dual Citizenship Issue With Malaysia
2009.06.05
Source : Bernama
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva wants to raise the issue of dual citizenship and seek stronger cooperation from Malaysia to solve the southern conflict during his one-day trip to Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
He said Thailand, which is battling insurgency in the three Muslim-majority southern provinces, wants to find a solution to the dual citizenship issue and needs Malaysia's cooperation in that aspect. ...
He said Thailand, which is battling insurgency in the three Muslim-majority southern provinces, wants to find a solution to the dual citizenship issue and needs Malaysia's cooperation in that aspect. ...
Multimedia boss: ICT jobs aplenty
2009.06.04
Source : The Star
Displaced workers and graduates looking for jobs have been urged to seriously consider a career in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
Multimedia Development Corpora-tion chief operating officer Ng Wan Peng said they could consider applying for the hundreds of different ICT jobs available. ...
Multimedia Development Corpora-tion chief operating officer Ng Wan Peng said they could consider applying for the hundreds of different ICT jobs available. ...
Vistage Malaysia to help 40 retrenched execs
2009.06.04
Source : The Sun Daily
THERE is hope yet for retrenched executives to continue working in the business field.
Vistage Malaysia – a partner of Vistage International – is initiating a community service project to help a selected group of executives or managers who have plans to start their own enterprises.
Vistage Malaysia will recruit 40 retrenched employees of the last 12 months to participate in the project estimated to cost RM200,000. ...
Vistage Malaysia – a partner of Vistage International – is initiating a community service project to help a selected group of executives or managers who have plans to start their own enterprises.
Vistage Malaysia will recruit 40 retrenched employees of the last 12 months to participate in the project estimated to cost RM200,000. ...
It's 'business as usual' for GM Southeast Asia
2009.06.03
Source : The Nation
The world's once-biggest carmaker has fallen, and everyone is waiting to see what ripple effects will reach companies worldwide.
General Motors Southeast Asia Operations president Steve Carlisle yesterday stressed the effects would be minimal for GM's endeavours in the region. ...
General Motors Southeast Asia Operations president Steve Carlisle yesterday stressed the effects would be minimal for GM's endeavours in the region. ...
SME To Receive Incentives For Train Employees - Dr Subramaniam
2009.06.02
Source : Bernama
In an effort to encourage Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to conduct training programmes for their employees, the Human Resources Ministry had introduced an attractive training incentive scheme since May 1, said its minister Datuk Dr S.Subramaniam. ...
Moderation: another name for fresh opportunities
2009.06.02
Source : UPI Asia
It is the desire of every country to put its best foot forward, but in so doing, it must equip itself with welcome skills. Sectors that require priority must enjoy being on the national agenda, and public-private sector cooperation should come forth loud and clear. ...
Penang aims for international status by year-end
2009.06.01
Source : The Malaysian Insider
A blueprint to reshape Penang and give it international status would be completed by year-end, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
He said the Penang Blueprint was aimed at providing sustainable development based on the government, economy, society and the environment. ...
He said the Penang Blueprint was aimed at providing sustainable development based on the government, economy, society and the environment. ...
Government To Set Up Campaign On Job Training Programme
2009.05.31
Source : Bernama
The Human Resources Ministry will intensify the campaign to promote its job training programme, particularly among unemployed graduates and jobless youths.
Minister Datuk Dr S.Subramaniam said the Train and Place programme offered a maximum RM800 monthly allowance plus free training for six months and a guaranteed job, a three-in-one job offer tailored for the two groups and also those retrenched. ...
Minister Datuk Dr S.Subramaniam said the Train and Place programme offered a maximum RM800 monthly allowance plus free training for six months and a guaranteed job, a three-in-one job offer tailored for the two groups and also those retrenched. ...
Employed within six months of graduation
2009.05.27
Source : The Star
More than 60% of university graduates find jobs within six months of graduating – despite the economic slowdown. The other 40% – who are more choosy, or want to start their own business, or venture into sectors and enterprises they are more keen on – will find employment within one year. ...
Subra: No increase in number of workers retrenched
2009.05.26
Source : The Star
The number of workers expected to be retrenched in the second half of the year is about the same as in previous years. "There has been no extraordinary increase. Only 4,000 workers are expected to be retrenched, based on the request from the employers," said Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam. ...
Code Of Conduct For Industrial Harmony To Be Legalised
2009.05.25
Source : Bernama
The Human Resource Ministry is studying to include parts of the code of conduct for industrial harmony as provisions in the Industrial Relations Act beginning next year. Its minister, Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam, said the proposed amendments to the law was aimed at making employers to enforce the code of conduct, as well as provide better protection for them and also the workers. ...
Relaxed rules set to boost Malaysia My Second Home scheme
2009.05.25
Source : The Star
The Government’s move in February to further liberalise the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme has been well received by foreigners and industry players, especially MM2H licence operators. Currently, there are about 200 such operators nationwide. Several amendments to the MM2H criteria were made by the authorities, including the lowering of entry age (below 50) as well as employment opportunities for foreigners in selective industries. ...
Job opportunities and management talk at Studio V
2009.05.25
Source : The Star
Are you looking for a career in radio broadcasting, retail, steel manufacturing or pharmaceutical line? Come to the Star-Jobs h.e.l.p Career Centre at Studio V, 1 Utama tomorrow and Thursday from 2pm to 6pm for an interview. Star Rfm Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd, the operator of 98.8 and Redfm radio stations, is looking for suitable candidates to join its team in its business expansion. ...
In Selangor, they are just not that desperate for work
2009.05.24
Source : Insider
It is 11am, and there is no one manning the counter. The trickle of job-hunters that began a couple of hours ago has stopped and Selva Raj is taking a break mid-way through his shift. For four hours each Saturday in the past two months, the senior recruitment consultant for Jobstreet has been stationed at different municipal councils in Selangor, helping applicants to fine-tune their resumes and advise them on how to maximise their chances of landing that dream job. ...
Making grads marketable
2009.05.24
Source : The Star
UNDERGRADUATES pursuing courses that are deemed to be “not so popular” at public universities will soon be able to undergo training to enhance their marketability. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin said the Human Resources Ministry was in the midst of formulating modules to train these graduates to ensure they were able to secure employment. ...
Asian stimulus packages should fund job-creating infra
2009.05.24
Source : Business Mirror
LEGISLATORS, trade unionists and civil-society groups in Asia have urged governments to focus their stimulus packages on community-based infrastructure investments to create jobs and address poverty that has been deepened by massive retrenchments. The delegates to the Regional Conference of Social Democracy in Asia, hosted by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung in Manila, concluded their recent three-day meeting with a call to governments to increase subsidies on social services and cut interest payments to odious debts. ...
Ministry puts off induction plan for maids and foreign workers
2009.05.24
Source : The Star
Employers can heave a sigh of relief. The mandatory induction course for maids and foreign workers to qualify for visas to come here has been put off indefinitely. The introduction of the course would have raised the fee the employers will have to pay and caused a “bottleneck” in the inflow of foreign workers, especially domestic maids. ...
Ministry puts off induction plan for maids and foreign workers
2009.05.24
Source : The Star
Employers can heave a sigh of relief. The mandatory induction course for maids and foreign workers to qualify for visas to come here has been put off indefinitely.
The introduction of the course would have raised the fee the employers will have to pay and caused a “bottleneck” in the inflow of foreign workers, especially domestic maids. ...
The introduction of the course would have raised the fee the employers will have to pay and caused a “bottleneck” in the inflow of foreign workers, especially domestic maids. ...
Record fine for restaurant that hired illegals from Malaysia
2009.05.23
Source : The Star
The Temptations Chinese Restaurant in Colchester has been slapped with a £96,000 (RM526,000) fine – the biggest ever handed down by a court in Britain – for employing illegal workers from Malaysia, China and Indonesia. The Harwich magistrates court had last week found Bo & Sum Ltd directors Phing Woon Pun and Anthony Lam guilty of six offences contrary to Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, said a press statement by the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. ...
Malaysia short of engineers
2009.05.21
Source : The Star
Malaysia is facing a shortage of engineers, which will impede the country’s development, said Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) president Prof Datuk Chuah Hean Teik. He said there was a need to train more engineers before the situation became critical, adding that the country would need about 200,000 engineers by 2020. ...
Why Retraining Not Popular Among Retrenched Malaysians
2009.05.21
Source : Bernama
Low wages are the main factor for the government's training programme for retrenched workers to be unattractive, according to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC). Its vice-president A. Balasubramaniam said those retrenched were mostly middle-aged with 10 to 15 years of experience and were already earning between RM2,000 and RM3,000 per month at the time of their retrenchment. "So, if you ask this group to go for retraining and pay them RM500 or RM800 allowance, surely they will be reluctant,"...
Intel moves to lay off hundreds of workers
2009.05.21
Source : Herald
INTEL today began considering hundreds of employees for redundancy.The company, which is one of the country's biggest multinational employers, has offered a redundancy package worth up to two years' salary. The Co Kildare-based computer chipmaker was seeking between 200 and 300 redundancies from its 5,000-strong workforce. ...
Retrenched workers too choosy, says minister
2009.05.20
Source : New Straits Times
Most of the workers retrenched because of the softening economy are a choosy lot. Only 1,000 of the 18,000 workers who lost their jobs in recent months have signed up in the last month-and-a-half for the "Train and Place" programme set up by the government. ...
Few takers for Train and Place scheme
2009.05.20
Source : The Star
he Human Resources Ministry is puzzled over the poor response from retrenched workers to its “Train and Place” programme. Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said since the programme was introduced two months ago, fewer than 1,000 people have taken up the offer. "More than 11,000 jobs in various fields are available in the programme, but not many are looking to fill the vacancies,”...
Make changes to fit in disabled
2009.05.19
Source : The Star
Employers should make adjustments to absorb employees who become disabled after work accidents, Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said. He said employers must take up this social obligation, and the adjustments could involve changing job specifications, creating flexi-time or making changes to work surroundings, for those still able to work. “For the preservation of human dignity, it’s important for us, as a nation, and employers to bring these changes to the community,” he said. ...
3E programmes -- education, employment and entrepreneurship
2009.05.19
Source : Bernama
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will visit Malaysia on June 8 and Cambodia two days later to strengthen ties with its two neighbours. Abhisit, who became premier in December 2008 after months of political turmoil, is expected to hold bilateral talks with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who took office in April. "Both leaders are expected to discuss various issues, especially those related to trade, investment and the southern conflict," ...
New economic model to improve people’s per capita income
2009.05.18
Source : The Star
The government is formulating a new economic model to improve the people’s income, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
He said that the per capita income of the country was still low compared with countries like US and Singapore.“We will come up with strategies to increase the per capita income of the people,” he said, adding that the strategies would involve improvements in all sectors. ...
He said that the per capita income of the country was still low compared with countries like US and Singapore.“We will come up with strategies to increase the per capita income of the people,” he said, adding that the strategies would involve improvements in all sectors. ...
Ministry to start pitching low-interest loans
2009.05.18
Source : The Star
The Youth and Sports Ministry will go on a nationwide roadshow to promote its Youth Economic Promotion Council low-interest loans. Deputy Minister Wee Jeck Seng said a temporary secretariat has been set up at the ministry from May to July to help those seeking to apply for the loans to start their own businesses.“The opportunity to apply for loans is still there,”...
23,000 jobs still available
2009.05.18
Source : The Star
There are many jobs still available for Malaysians who are not choosy, Deputy Human Resources Minister Senator Datuk Maznah Mazlan said. She said that based on the latest statistics from the Labour Department, of the 31,049 vacancies available in all sectors, only 7,756 have been filled. “There are more than 23,000 vacancies still available to Malaysians who are unemployed or retrenched. ...
Iskandar Malaysia's doing just fine, blueprint on employment
2009.05.17
Source : The New Straits Times
When it was launched, Iskandar Malaysia was earmarked to become the most developed region in the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia. Two-and-a-half years later, many people feel that the region, which is three times the size of neighbouring Singapore, has been progressing at a snail's pace. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman tells SHARIF HARON that this is a misperception. ...
Subra to visit states to monitor job situation
2009.05.17
Source : The Star
Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam will lead his officers on working visits to several states, starting with Perak next week, to monitor the employment and retrenchment situation.
Dr Subramaniam’s first stop on Tuesday is Ipoh where he is scheduled to start with a job placement programme at Wisma Persekutuan organised by the Manpower Department.
Dr Subramaniam’s first stop on Tuesday is Ipoh where he is scheduled to start with a job placement programme at Wisma Persekutuan organised by the Manpower Department.
Freeze licences to outsourcing firms: MTUC
2009.05.16
Source : Business Times
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today called on the government to freeze licences to outsourcing companies dealing in migrant labour, due to rampant abuse and the "flooding"
the country with redundant workers. "These companies are only interested in profits and not at all bothered about the welfare of the migrant workers," MTUC vice-president A. Balasubramaniam said. ...
the country with redundant workers. "These companies are only interested in profits and not at all bothered about the welfare of the migrant workers," MTUC vice-president A. Balasubramaniam said. ...
Incentive for all govt doctors and dentists
2009.05.15
Source : The Star
Doctors and dentists pursuing full time post-graduate programmes or specialist courses at local universities will be paid a RM750 critical service incentive from this month. Previously, only those doing these courses on a part-time basis were paid the incentive while those doing so full time were given half the amount, Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Ismail Adam said. ...
Bright prospect seen for franchise business
2009.05.14
Source : The Star
Asiawide Franchise Consultants Ptd Ltd is optimistic that the franchise business will flourish during this economic slowdown as people seek secure jobs. Chairman Albert Khong said the current job instability had led people to search for opportunities that offer a more certain future, including running their own businesses. ...
Gov't Wants Civil Service To Be First Career Choice, Says Sidek
2009.05.14
Source : Bernama
The government will offer job positions and salaries that are competitive to make the civil service the first choice for a career among job seekers, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan. He said the government would soon introduce remuneration and employment schemes that would be attractive to job seekers based on their academic qualifications and work experience. ...
Tough times for returning labour migrants
2009.05.14
Source : IRIN
For Risti Ariyani, the dream of working abroad and helping her family is over. Her contract with a computer components factory in Malaysia was abruptly cancelled because of the global financial crisis, leaving her no choice but to return home to Central Jaffa Province. ...
Use refugees for labour needs
2009.05.14
Source : The Star
The predicament of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia has been grabbing international media attention. There are growing calls for the Government to address the issue. FOR the last several weeks, the international press has been highlighting the sad plight of the more than 80,000 Myanmar refugees in Malaysia. ...
Mitsubishi Fuso to close plant, lay off 150
2009.05.14
Source : The Nation Business
Mitsubishi Fuso will wind down its Lat Krabang assembly plant and lay off 150 workers by the end of the year. Since the truck-maker has production facilities in Indonesia and Malaysia, it is not profitable to keep the Thai operations active. The Thai plant has a production capacity of 2,700 units. ...
Malay Indian restaurants to train local workers for jobs
2009.05.14
Source : The Times of India
In a bid to reduce dependence upon the foreign workers, two major restaurant owners associations said they will organize training
programmes to encourage Malaysians to work in Indian restaurants. The "Train and Place" programme, organized by the Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners' Association (Primas) and the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners' Association (Presma), is targeted at local youths and retrenched workers in a bid to reduce the dependence on foreign workers. ...
programmes to encourage Malaysians to work in Indian restaurants. The "Train and Place" programme, organized by the Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners' Association (Primas) and the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners' Association (Presma), is targeted at local youths and retrenched workers in a bid to reduce the dependence on foreign workers. ...
Whipping, Imprisonment For Employer Who Sacks Local Workers
2009.05.13
Source : Bernama
The Malaysia Airlines System Employees' Union (Maseu) has proposed that employers who sack their local employees and hire foreign workers be punished with whipping and imprisonment. Its Executive Secretary, Mustafar Maarof said that such punishment was vital especially when the employers' discrimination against local workers had become very rampant. ...
Workers' reluctance was due to poor salary and work conditions
2009.05.08
Source : Bernama
The Labour Department would soon hold a "brainstorming" session to find out how to deal with the reluctance of locals to fill vacancies left by foreigners. "There are thousands of jobs going a-begging but there were very few takers among Malaysian youths," Labour Director-General Datuk Ismail Abdul Rahim said. ...
Branded3 is hiring experienced SEO’s
2009.05.01
Source : Branded3
Due to continued expansion we are currently recruiting for a couple of different positions, including one for an experienced SEO consultant. We don’t want account managers or PPC managers - the role requires an in depth knowledge of how to get sites to the top of the organic rankings. ...
Fresh grads: Be flexible, learn new skills
2009.04.30
Source : Asia One
In recent weeks, there has been a lot of news about the weak labour market and the difficulties fresh graduates face in getting a job. What advice would you give these job-seekers, and is your company open to hiring fresh graduates or interns right now?...
Employment after 55 becoming a trend as living costs rise
2009.04.25
Source : The Star
In recent weeks, there has been a lot of news about the weak labour market and the difficulties fresh graduates face in getting a job. What advice would you give these job-seekers, and is your company open to hiring fresh graduates or interns right now?...
