Beginning 1 January 2019, foreign workers must register with Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), and employers must contribute to the EI Scheme.

i-Saraan is a voluntary contribution programme designed to allow workers in the gig economy and the self-employed to save up for their retirement via EPF contributions. 

In July, the number of unemployed rose slightly to 778,200 thousand persons, resulting in the month's unemployment rate staying at 4.8%.

Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya will transition to Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) starting Friday, September 10.

Businesses are expected to utilise a hybrid of on-site and remote for the time being when economic sectors in Malaysia reopen. 

The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) is supplying the Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK) to employers to expedite the Recovery Phase Covid-19 Screening Programme on workers.

A hiring manager should not have prejudices towards particular groups or individuals. Unfair hiring practices can prevent a company from hiring a great candidate and can come at a great cost.

Over 98% of manufacturing sector workers signed up under the Public-Private Partnership Covid-19 Industry Immunisation Programme (PIKAS) have gotten at least the first dose of the vaccine. 

The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) wants the government to look into giving "special passports" for workers who are unable to receive vaccination due to medical reasons. 

In Johor, only those who have completed the 14-day or 28-day window after two-dose or one-dose vaccination, respectively, will be authorised to work in the manufacturing sector.