Employment insurance Bill on hold


Minister in the Prime Minister Department Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong(filepic), said 1Q17's gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.6% indicated a strong growth from overall perspective.

PETALING JAYA: The Government has decided to put the Employment Insurance System (EIS) Bill on hold to allow for more engagements with the stakeholders, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

He said the Cabinet felt that employers and employees must have an in-depth analysis of the content of the Bill first.

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