In 2020, the SME Association said that 1 out of 4 SMEs is at risk of closure. What can SMEs do today to survive the next health crisis?

An economist has suggested that Malaysia should adopt an hourly-based minimum wage rate, saying it is much better for both employers and workers.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the RM1,500 monthly minimum wage is specifically for the fundamental wage and doesn’t include allowances and overtime pay.

TalentCorp has announced that employers that implement Flexible Work Arrangement policies are eligible for an income tax deduction.

According to reports, most businesses are not prepared for their employees and customers to stop wearing masks.

709 former workers of a company in Kemaman who were retrenched in 2014 will finally receive RM8.8 million in compensation.

According to the Health Ministry, mandatory quarantine following Covid-19 close contact will not be necessary anymore for any group starting 22 April, including unvaccinated persons.

UOB Malaysia partners up with Liberty Insurance to offer the first automated insurance procurement for SMEs in Malaysia.

An economist said the government should not subsidise the RM1,500 minimum wage for SMEs that are unable to pay the sum as it will stifle productivity.

According to the 2022 Apac Workforce Insights report, about 64% of organisations in Malaysia use contract employees when experiencing a labour shortage.