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While domestic security law has not been applied as broadly as feared, government urged to disclose more information about how it's being used
PETALING JAYA: The proposed gig workers Bill, which is set to be tabled in Parliament, is much welcome to ensure the well-being of those in the industry, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
NAYPYIDAW: Anti-coup fighters in Myanmar declared a two-week partial ceasefire as the military began Sunday (March 30) to facilitate rescue operations and other relief work after a massive earthquake hit the war-torn country.
SINGAPORE: As the 2025 General Election approaches, the risk of digital interference – whether subtle or overt – is once again under scrutiny.
KUALA LUMPUR: Around two million vehicles are expected to enter Johor, including via the Johor Causeway and the Second Link, while three million are anticipated to head to Perak during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.
KUALA LUMPUR: Media companies should take a more active role in supporting their part-time workers by contributing to the government's protection scheme, says Steven Sim Chee Keong.
The recent move by the government for gig workers to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) is commendable to allow better protection, as many remain outside the coverage of labour laws.
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno is urging the state government to take immediate action following the closure of Koperasi Serbaguna Sanya Berhad (Kosan), which has left 230 people without jobs.
PETALING JAYA: There is an alarming number of non-work-related accidents recorded in the first month of this year with 177 cases, according to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).
KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) disbursed RM5.82bil in benefits to 871,949 recipients last year, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (March 18, 2025)
PUTRAJAYA: The proposed Gig Workers’ Economy Bill set to be tabled this December will push for 24-hour social security coverage, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
PUTRAJAYA: The proposed Gig Workers’ Economy Act, to be tabled next month, will push for 24-hour social security coverage, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
PETALING JAYA: Workers should bear the extra cost for the proposed 24-hour comprehensive social security coverage for the private sector, says the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
KLANG: Paraplegic Norazlina Zakaria broke up with her able-bodied boyfriend to be with a fellow disabled person after forming a special connection upon meeting him seven years ago.
The Securities Commission (SC) has rolled out the Social Exchange Pilot Programme (SEPP25), in association with five non-governmental organisations (NGOs), showcasing social impact projects.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry will work to ensure the Gig Workers Bill is passed and enforced as soon as possible to make it mandatory for gig workers to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).
KUALA LUMPUR: Only 532,828 out of three million self-employed individuals in Malaysia are covered under the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO), said its Rehabilitation Centre executive director Datuk Dr Hafez Hussain.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) launched Malaysia’s first Social Exchange Pilot Programme (SEPP25) with five non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to share data, provide insights, and help develop the Social Exchange.
KUCHING: Government service providers should harness new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to improve the delivery of social security to Malaysians, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
