Economist Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram said that in order to grasp the actual economic situation, Malaysia must recognise that the labour and productivity data are misleading.

According to Dato Gerawat Gala, the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO) Amendment Bill is being prepared for submission to the state Cabinet for review and approval.

A Malaysian restaurant is giving out free iPhone SEs to locals who are willing to work as waiters for at least six months.

The HR ministry was ensuring that revisions to the Act's First Schedule were properly worded so as not to mislead on the types of employees who would be covered by the Act.

Businesses are refusing orders and foregoing billions in sales due to a labour shortage of over a million workers, thus endangering Malaysia's economic recovery.

The Allowance For Disabled Workers (EPOKU) seeks to encourage persons with disabilities to stay in the workforce while also allowing them to live independently and contribute to society.

To address the issue of foreign workers who have switched to other sectors arbitrarily, the Ministry of Human Resources will implement a new system: an identity card by sector.

SAP Malaysia's "Pledge to Flex" work model aims to create a 100% flexible & trust-based workplace with flexible work schedules and workplaces that prioritise sustainability and inclusivity.

Some workers have reported that their benefits have been cut by their employers after the new minimum wage was implemented.

The HR Minister said that the government will cancel quotas provided to employers who cut their foreign workers' wages to cover the costs of bringing them into this country.