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In his Labour Day address on Saturday (May 1), Muhyiddin said that the government will prioritise and safeguard the welfare of workers from all levels to ensure no one is left behind
He added that many are still suffering as they try to maintain their livelihood during the pandemic and the slowdown of the economy.
“I do not deny that despite the government’s many efforts to assist, there are still workers out there affected and will take much time to return to their lives as they have enjoyed before the pandemic struck, ” said Muhyiddin
However, I believe Malaysian workers are sustainable workers who help each other to revive the economy, ” he added in a televised speech.
Bill 71 Passed: Statement from Minister Copping
Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping issued the following statement on the passing of Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021:
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JavaScript is not available in this browser or may be turned off. As our province’s vaccine program continues to vaccinate more and more Albertans, we continue to take action to protect lives and livelihoods. Alberta’s government has passed legislation that amends the Employment Standards Code to ensure working Albertans can access paid, job-protected leave to get each COVID-19 vaccine. By passing this legislation, we are reducing barriers for Alberta workers to get vaccinated. This means no Albertan will have to choose between getting vaccinated and putting food on the table.
Closure of border with China hits livelihoods of Nepalis ANI | Updated: Apr 04, 2021 18:44 IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], April 4 (ANI): The closure of the Nepal-China border due to the Covid pandemic has affected the livelihoods of Nepali people who worked or ran businesses across the international border in Tibet.
Several people living in Nepal s Sudurpaschim province were entrepreneurs and seasonal workers across the border in Tibet.
If things had been normal, Karsang and her husband Anga Thapa of Talkot village in Bajhang district would be busy serving guests in their hotel at this time of the year, the Kathmandu Post reported.
The couple from Sudurpaschim in far western Nepal owns a hotel in Taklakot, Tibet, 30 km across the international border. Taklakot or Purang is the first city in Tibet travellers encounters after leaving Nepal. Located at an altitude of 4,755 metres, it is popular among Indian pilgrims going on the holy journey known as
‘Farm-To-Table’ Movement Will Benefit Local Farmers
Direct sourcing from farmers eliminates involvement of middlemen, reduces transport time and nutrition is kept as intact as possible
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From restaurants to online stores, ‘farm-to-table’ has become a social movement. The world has taken to it mainly for concerns over food provenance, the distance food travels to kitchen, and producers’ benefit.
It is said that American pioneer Alice Waters started a food revolution in 1971 with the opening of her restaurant, Chez Panisse, in Berkeley, California.
She championed the serving of local in-season ingredients grown by local producers.
Farm-to-table restaurants grow their produce in their own farms. Most acquire them directly from local farmers. This helps in boosting the local economy and reduce carbon footprint.
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Ranitha Gnanarajah, a Sri Lankan lawyer and civil activist, has been included in this year s list of 14 International Courageous Women award presented annually by the US State Department.
On Monday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards virtual ceremony to honor a group of extraordinary women from around the world, including an honorary award for seven women leaders and activists from Afghanistan who were assassinated for their dedication to improving the lives of Afghans.
The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden will deliver remarks to recognize the courageous accomplishments of these women.