 | MEF Congratulates YB Tuan Steven Sim Minister Human Resources for Enhancing Industrial Court Chairman Appointment to 4 years The MEF President, Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. states that “The longer appointment term will attract more qualified practitioners to be Chairmen of Industrial Court especially those who wish to build their career at the Industrial Court.Press Release
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Wednesday, 28 February 2024 |
| | Deferment of Amendment to EA 1955 gives employers opportunity to address manpower shortage MEF fully supports the decision of the Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri M. Saravanan to defer the implementation of the amended Employment Act 1955 (EA 1955) from 1 Sept to 1 Jan 2023.Press Release
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Tuesday, 30 August 2022 |
| | MEF fully supports the Minister of Human Resources on the Deferment of Implementation of Employment Act Amendment The amended Employment Act 1955 (EA 1955), among other things, reduces weekly working hours from 48 to 45, maternity leave has been increased from 60 days to 98 days while paternity leave of 7 days was introduced for the first time.Press Release
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Monday, 29 August 2022 |
| | MEF : Thanks the Government and the Minister of Human Resources for Deferment of Implementation of Employment Act Amendment MEF President Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, PJN. JP. states that “MEF is really thankful to the government especially to the Human Resources Minister YB Datuk Seri M Saravanan for the deferment of the implementation of the Amendments to the Employment Act 1955(EA 1955) to 1st January 2023.Press Release
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Friday, 26 August 2022 |
| | MEF calls on the Government to Defer Implementation of Costly Amendments to the Employment Act 1955 The Minister of Human Resources YB Datuk Seri M Saravanan in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the Employment Act 1955 (“EA 1955”), made an order to amend the First Schedule of the Employment 1955.Press Release
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Wednesday, 17 August 2022 |
| | MEF applauds Government’s decision to defer enforcement of 80:20 Ruling on Recruitment of Foreign Workers The MEF President Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, PJN. JP. states that“ at the recent National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) MEF raised the concerns of employers on the 80:20 foreign labour recruitment requirements. MEF welcomes the quick decision of YB. Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, the Minister of Human Resources who is also in charge of application and recruitment of foreign workers in addressing the difficulties faced by employers due to 2016 ruling.Press Release
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Saturday, 16 July 2022 |
| | MEF: Malaysia’s ratification of protocol to the ILO Convention 29 will better address issues on Forced Labour MEF President Dato’ Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman J.P. stated that “MEF congratulates YB Datuk Seri M Saravanan, the Minister of Human Resources and the Government of Malaysia for ratifying the Protocol to ILO Convention 29 on Forced Labour.Press Release
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Tuesday, 22 March 2022 |
| | MEF supports and thanks YB Datuk Seri M Saravanan, Minister of Human Resources, for proactive efforts to eradicate forced labour practices MEF President Dato’ Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman J.P. expressed MEF support to YB Datuk Seri M Saravanan, Minister of Human Resources to eliminate and eradicate forced labour practices.Press Release
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Monday, 31 January 2022 |
| | HR Ministry move to provide clarity on the giggers in the right direction In responding to the statement of Minister of Human Resources YB Datuk Seri M. Saravanan on the matter, MEF President Dato Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman J.P. said: “We must look into this matter as the younger generation are opting to do business than seek salaried jobs.Press Release
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Wednesday, 10 November 2021 |
| | Employers need more clarity on SOP to recruit foreign workers MEF President Dato’ Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman J.P., in referring to the latest SOP of the Joint Committee of the Home Minister and Minister of Human Resources on the Management of Foreign Workers which met recently, raised concerns over the matter as any increases in cost for doing business during this period would derail Malaysia’s recovery efforts.Press Release
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Wednesday, 27 October 2021 |