Act still needs fine tuning


THE Dewan Negara should send the recent amendments to the Employment Act 1955, which were passed on Monday, back to the Dewan Rakyat for review and changes.

The Employment Act 1955 has been long overdue for amendments and updates, which would bring Malaysia’s employment legislation to the standards expected of a modern and progressive country.

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