HR Ministry appoints consultant to conduct study on establishment of Gig Workers Commission, says deputy minister

HR Ministry appoints consultant to conduct study on establishment of Gig Workers Commission, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) will appoint a consultant to conduct a Study on Developing a Framework for Employment and Legislation in the Gig Economy in the country, which aims towards the establishment of the Gig Workers Commission (SPGig), the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri … Read more

Establishment of commission ensures gig workers receive due protection, benefits, say experts

Establishment of commission ensures gig workers receive due protection, benefits, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The establishment of the Gig Workers Commission announced by the government today will ensure that workers in this sector receive protection and enjoy the same benefits as formal workers as defined in the labour laws of Malaysia. Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Management and Business, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) … Read more

Establishment of Syariah Prosecution Dept a positive development, says Penang mufti

Establishment of Syariah Prosecution Dept a positive development, says Penang mufti

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 22 — The setting up of the Malaysian Syariah Prosecution Department (JPSM) is a positive development, especially in separating the roles and responsibilities of enforcement agencies from the prosecution. Penang Mufti Datuk Seri Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor said that it could end the overlapping of powers between the Islamic Religious Department … Read more

Bukit Aman: Man suspected of supporting establishment of Malaysia-Israel ties arrested

Bukit Aman: Man suspected of supporting establishment of Malaysia-Israel ties arrested

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Police have confirmed the arrest of a 36-year-old man to assist in the investigation regarding his statement suspected to support the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Israel. Federal Police (Bukit Aman) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that the man is suspected … Read more