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Mixed signals will drive investors away, warn economists


Mixed signals will drive investors away, warn economists
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Human resources minister M Saravanan (second from right) had been doing well to address issues of workers’ accommodation and it was therefore disappointing to see Putrajaya making a U-turn, says an economist. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Two economists have urged the government to review its latest policies on foreign labour and mineral extraction, saying Putrajaya is sending mixed signals to foreign investors.
Speaking to FMT, they said the decision to relax the enforcement of rules on workers’ housing and on the extraction of non-renewable minerals raised questions about the government’s commitment to human rights and protection of the environment.

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PM on Labour Day: Govt committed to safeguarding, uplifting workers' welfare amid pandemic


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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.

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Bosses in a dilemma

Bosses in a dilemma
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Home minister: Emergency has allowed govt to better handle Covid-19 situation in Malaysia | Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — The declaration of Emergency has allowed the government to better handle the Covid-19 situation in the country, including through the amendment of several specific acts to curb the spread of the disease, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. Stressing that there was...

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Emergency allowed pandemic to be handled well


Emergency allowed pandemic to be handled well - Hamzah Zainudin
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The declaration of emergency has allowed the government to better handle the Covid-19 situation in the country, including through the amendment of several specific acts to curb the spread of the disease, said Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin.
Stressing that there was no hidden agenda by the government in declaring the emergency, he said among the amended acts was the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act 446) to ensure better living conditions for foreign workers.
"Without (the emergency)...

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Emergency has allowed Covid-19 situation to be handled well


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PUTRAJAYA: The declaration of emergency has allowed the government to better handle the Covid-19 situation in the country, including through the amendment of several specific acts to curb the spread of the disease, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (pix).
Stressing that there was no hidden agenda by the government in declaring the emergency, Hamzah said among the amended acts was the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act 446) to ensure better living conditions for foreign workers.
“Without (emergency), maybe all this could not have been done, and most likely, we would not be able to reduce the Covid-19 cases as fast as possible,“ he told reporters after co-chairing the Joint Committee Meeting on Management of Foreign Workers here today with Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

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Emergency has allowed Covid-19 situation to be handled well: Hamzah | Daily Express Online

Emergency has allowed Covid-19 situation to be handled well: Hamzah | Daily Express Online
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Over 70% of employers fail to comply with minimum housing standards, says Deputy HR Minister


ALOR SETAR (Bernama): A total of 10,961 or 73.9% of employers were found not complying with the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) during inspections conducted by the Labour Department (JTK) from Feb 1 to April 15.
Deputy Human Resources Minister, Datuk Awang Hashim
(pic) said the department has conducted inspections on 14,835 employers nationwide, involving 95,870 employee accommodation units.
"Of the total employers inspected, 3,874 or 26.1% of them met (the criteria), while others still failed to comply with the act. Inspections were also carried out on 616,216 workers, namely, 572,518 foreign workers and 43,698 local workers.
"A total of 625 investigation papers were opened for various offences, including accommodation not certified by the JTK director-general, non-compliance with local authority (PBT) laws and not providing rest and dining areas to employees,” he said to reporters after the Tautan Kasih with Kedah Media event on Saturday (April 17) night.

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73.9 percent of employers fail to comply with ACT 446

73.9 percent of employers fail to comply with ACT 446
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Govt has no intention of imposing another nationwide MCO, says Muhyiddin

Govt has no intention of imposing another nationwide MCO, says Muhyiddin
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