KUALA LUMPUR: RM2.12 bil in total compensation was paid by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) to 219,640 members last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the payments were for permanent or temporary disability, pensions, and invalidity schemes. Of the total, RM2.1bil was for 215,113 beneficiaries through the employment injury … Read more
PUTRAJAYA: Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong (pic) has deposited the ratification document of the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Convention (also known as C155) as part of the government’s measures to strengthen aspects of OSH in line with the decision of the Cabinet meeting on May 8. The Human … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: The current freeze on foreign workers’ hiring quota will be maintained as the number of migrant workers has almost hit the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) target, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. “The government has decided that the foreign worker quota cannot exceed 15% of the total workforce by 2025,” he said during … Read more
