PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) is gearing up for its elections on Dec 22 considered to be crucial in view of the fast changing labour situation impacting 11 million workers in the country.
When nominations closed last Monday, incumbent president Syed Shahir Syed Mohamud found himself being challenged by his deputy Mohamad Khalid Atan. Six other contestants are aspiring for the secretary-general’s slot vacated by G. Rajasegaran, who did not seek a re-election after serving for more than 17 years.