 | Zahid: Govt drafting policy to empower and strengthen TVET The government is currently drafting the policy to empower and strengthen Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to be presented to cabinet, says Deputy Prime Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.New Straits Times
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Thursday, 9 November 2023 |
| | 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 |
| | Govt urged to provide clear direction on progressive wage policy, avoid public uncertainty The government must provide a clear direction on its progressive wage policy and avoid creating uncertainty among the public.New Straits Times
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Thursday, 19 October 2023 |
 | MEF Welcomes Budget 2024 themed “Madani Economy, Empowering the People” to Sustain and Expand MSMEs Businesses and Enhance Talent Development YAB Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled the Budget 2024 at the Dewan Rakyat today after the government had earlier during the 12thMalaysia Plan Mid Term Review (12MP MTR) introduced new measure to achieve sustainable national development and prosperity.Press Release
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Friday, 13 October 2023 |
 | 2024 Budget: Govt to allocate RM100 million for digitalisation grant The government will allocate a total of RM100 million to provide digitalisation grants of up to RM5,000 that will benefit more than 20,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs.New Straits Times
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Friday, 13 October 2023 |
| | Provide allocation for day care, nursing centres, urges MEF MEF president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said the government must form a committee to look at establishing national day care centres and nursing centres.The Star
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Tuesday, 3 October 2023 |
| | Call to give matching ESG grants To accelerate environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the government has been urged to allocate RM2bil for one-to-one matching grants.The Star
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Monday, 25 September 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 |
| | MEF opposes making annual pay raise mandatory The Malaysian Employers’ Federation (MEF) today said it was inappropriate for the government to make it mandatory for private sector employers to grant annual salary increments.theVibes.com
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Thursday, 13 July 2023 |
| | Employers federation pans Rafizi Ramli’s mandatory salary hike idea The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has taken to task Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli over the government’s plan to unveil a progressive wage model (PWM) that could entail making annual salary increments mandatory.The Edge Malaysia
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Thursday, 13 July 2023 |