MTUC seeks labour reforms, proposes RM300 monthly cost of living allowance

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) is seeking labour reforms.

Among them are RM300 cost of living allowance, housing allowances as well as 30 days paid leave for Muslim workers to perform the haj.

Also proposed was a 98-day maternity and seven-day paternity leave respectively.

MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said labour laws in Malaysia have become archaic since most of these were introduced in the 50s and 60s.

"The environment has changed over the years, and there is far greater recognition about human dignity, human values and worker rights.

"It is long overdue for a comprehensive overhaul of various labour laws," he said in a statement on Sunday (June 9).