In tight spot after big pay cut Pix for representational purpose only.
PETALING JAYA: Under the Code of Conduct for Industrial Harmony, salary cut is a strategy with the objective to create a win-win situation for employer and employee.
But to the employees, that is an irony, especially for those whose income has dropped so low that it is no longer possible to see their family through the month.
To be fair, businesses are not swimming in excess cash either. By adopting pay cuts, they will be able to carry on a little longer, hopefully to a point where the economy recovers and full operations can resume, Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Husman told
Getting ready: Hairstylist Jerry Wan sanitising the mirrors, chairs and equipment in his J Team hair salon in Ipoh as five states gear up for Phase Two of the National Recovery
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PETALING JAYA: The transition of five states into Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) will help nudge the nation forward in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, experts say.
One of the biggest impacts would be the opening up of more business activities, said economist Prof Dr Barjoyai Bardai of Universiti Tun Abdul Razak.
“Even before this, export-oriented sectors were allowed to operate, but not some of the small and medium enterprises.
04 Jul 2021 / 12:25 H. Bernama
PETALING JAYA: The policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19 should be carefully formulated based on international best practices and the inputs of stakeholders.
Saying this the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) expressed concern over the devastating impact of the prolonged lockdowns on the national economy,
Its president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman today said such policies should be prudently considered to safeguard the vitality of Malaysia’s economy and the livelihood of the rakyat.
“The series of lockdowns which are being imposed to contain Covid-19 are causing extreme economic damage to the country,” he said in a statement.
Rise in suicide cases alarming, says MEF 02 Jul 2021 / 09:15 H. Pix for representational purpose only.
PETALING JAYA: The government has been urged to address the issues of mental stress following reports of increased incidences of suicides since the Movement Control Orders were enforced in March 2020.
“We are alarmed by the high number of suicides that had taken place since the lockdowns began last year as it has had a tremendous impact on the mental health with incidences of crime, domestic violence and homelessness also rising sharply,” Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Hussam said yesterday.
“The implications are much worse as it affects employers, families and communities, and may even destroy a nation.
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