KUALA LUMPUR: Co-opbank Pertama (CBP) is reaffirming its commitment to enhancing the socio-economic well-being of the people by expanding access to inclusive social protection that meets current needs.
PUTRAJAYA: Thirteen of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in the bus crash in Gerik have been identified as National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir.
The global goal to protect 30 per cent of the world's oceans by 2030 will not be sufficient to ensure the survival of marine megafauna such as whales, sharks, turtles, and seals, international scientists have warned.
KUALA LUMPUR: All workers in Malaysia – including those in the gig economy and freelancers – will have social security protection outside working hours and on weekends under a new scheme.
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government's newly introduced Group Insurance Protection Scheme is aimed at providing a crucial social safety net for Sabahans in the event of accidents, death, or permanent disability, particularly targeting those without access to other forms of financial protection.
PETALING JAYA: Union groups are calling for the immediate implementation of a new non-occupational accident scheme that extends social protection beyond working hours.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government is actively working to enhance the artistes' protection scheme, aimed at safeguarding and improving the welfare of artistes and their families, says the Communications Minister.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made significant progress in strengthening workers' welfare and labour rights over the past year, with the national unemployment rate dropping to a 10-year low of 3.1%, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made significant progress in strengthening workers' welfare and labour rights over the past year, with the national unemployment rate dropping to a 10-year low of 3.1%, according to Steven Sim (pic).
PETALING JAYA: Employees should bear the additional cost for the extended 24-hour comprehensive social security coverage proposed for all private sector workers, says the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
SERDANG: Paddy farmers will now be insured of up to RM3,000 for natural disasters.
ONLY 5% of the 7,407 padi farmers in Selangor have registered for the Agrofood Takaful Protection Scheme: Padi Crop Takaful Scheme (STTP) that provides assistance in the event of natural disasters.
KLANG: Only 35% or a total of 176,883 housewives are being protected under the Housewives' Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) compared to the target of 500,000 housewives set by the Human Resources Ministry for this year.
KUALA LUMPUR: A comprehensive accident protection scheme that extends beyond work-related incidents is needed to address the rising costs associated with accidents, Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen proposed.
PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Ministry will look into Training of Trainers (ToT) accreditation for sign language interpreters through the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), says Steven Sim.
PETALING JAYA: The insurance protection scheme for housewives provides recognition to those who do housework and will boost women’s protection, say women groups and leaders.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) urges the government to introduce the non-occupational accident scheme immediately as a proactive measure to protect the rights of workers, especially those involved in road accidents outside of their working hours.
KUALA LUMPUR: The insurance protection scheme for housewives will be available from Dec 1, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
PUTRAJAYA: Foreign workers in Malaysia will be offered the Invalidity Scheme (Skim Keilatan) under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) which provides protection outside of work, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.