KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being passed by the Dewan Rakyat only two months ago, the Human Resources Ministry wants to make further amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1967 over a “draconian” provision.
Its Minister M. Kulasegaran (pic) said Section 50 of the law is similar to Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), which does not grant bail to an accused person arrested for or charged for illegal strikes or lock-outs when it comes to trade disputes.
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