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MSMEs exempted from minimum wage hike for now: Sim

Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister says wage growth measures, including Progressive Wage Policy subsidies, will continue to support workers while protecting small businesses from rising costs

Kesuma expands job and skills support as Malaysia labour market shows resilience amid global pressures: Ramanan

HR Ministry rolls out targeted interventions, upskilling and digital platforms as over 38,000 workers lose jobs in first five months of 2026

Malaysia’s unemployment rate edges back to 3.0% in April

Labour force continues to expand as employment reaches 16.82 million, despite a slight rise in the number of jobseekers

Malaysia’s participation in ILC highlights commitment to future of work: MEF

Employers’ group urges balanced, industry-focused labour reforms while strengthening social protection and competitiveness

81% of employers give PWD workers equal marks for work ethics: DOSM

Majority also acknowledge their contribution to productivity and innovation

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports