 | Ministry of Economy expects progressive wage policy to incur minimal additional costs to employers The progressive wage policy is expected to involve minimal additional costs to employers, as the government intends to provide cash incentives to participating employers to offset the increased employee wage costs, the Ministry of Economy said.The Edge Malaysia
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Wednesday, 25 October 2023 |
 | MEF welcomes govt’s call to review employees’ remuneration MEF president Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman said: “MEF calls on profitable businesses to respond positively to the Prime Minister’s recommendation that private sector employers review the appropriateness of remuneration and rewards for employees, taking into account the current cost of living challenges”Selangor Journal
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Saturday, 14 October 2023 |
| | Youth group calls for RM2,000 minimum wage The government is urged to conduct a feasibility study on increasing the current minimum wage from RM1,500 to at least RM2,000 to help Malaysians cope with the rising cost of living.The Star
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Monday, 11 September 2023 |
| | ◆独家◆雇联：解决生活成本上涨 调涨工资 非唯一方 大马雇主联合会认同政府落实渐进式薪金制政策，但强调调涨工资不是解决生活成本上涨的唯一解决方案，有关政策也要仔细规划及分阶段落实，确保实现其首要目标，即通过提高生产力和绩效来提高工资。China Press
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Saturday, 26 August 2023 |
| | Don't burden employers with foreign workers' Covid-19 vaccine mandate, says MEF Its president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said employers should not be forced to bear the additional costs of vaccinating their foreign employees following reports that the government was considering making it compulsory for foreign workers to receive booster shots in Malaysia.The Star
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Monday, 6 March 2023 |
| | Sick days cost RM5bil This estimate is based on the total cost involved for wages of employees on sick leave, outpatient clinical costs and replacement costs for employees on sick leave based on overtime payment, said MEF president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman.The Star
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Sunday, 26 February 2023 |
| | MEF complains over RM5b cost of sick days, says employers should punish those who take extra leave Employers allegedly lost around RM5 billion due to their staff taking sick days last year, Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman reportedly claimed.Malay Mail
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Sunday, 26 February 2023 |
 | MEF: With RM 386.14 billion 2023 budget allocation and prudent management forecasted 4.5% is realistic and achievable MEF President, Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. stated that “MEF is supportive of the YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar ‘s efforts to focus on addressing the high cost of living, further strengthening the social safety nets and enhancing the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) eco-system. Press Release
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Friday, 24 February 2023 |
| | MEF: Announcement By YAB Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim to stop services of third party agents to Recruit Foreign Workers will end Modern Slavery and Uplift Image of Malaysian Employers MEF President Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. stated that “the decision by the Unity government to stop using third party agents is indeed very timely as employers are currently faced with many other challenges in managing the costs of doing business.Press Release
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Thursday, 9 February 2023 |
| | Not using agents will save 80% in workers’ recruitment costs, says MEF Its president Syed Hussain Syed Husman described the move as “timely” as employers were facing many challenges in managing the cost of running their operations.Free Malaysia Today
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Thursday, 9 February 2023 |