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24 April 2014
by Winnie Kasmir SANDAKAN: The Human Resource Ministry will be reviewing the minimum wages policy that was fully implemented early this year. Its deputy minister, Datuk Haji Ismail bin Haji Abd Muttalib, said the review would transform Malaysia from a middle-income to a high-income nation by the year 2020. However, he stressed that the review […]
23 April 2014
by Cindy Lai, reporters@theborneopost.com MIRI: Sarawak needs more skilled workforce to power the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE), says Minister of Human Resource Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem. “SCORE, a new development corridor in the state is targeting to accelerate the state’s economic growth which could result in a positive improvement on the quality […]
22 April 2014
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Azih Muda today proposed for the government quarters to be renamed government rental house so that civil servants on Grade 44 and below can enjoy the full rate of housing allowance. He said if the status […]
16 April 2014
By Joshua Ong There has been and will continue to be a lot of talk about minimum wage recently due to the enforcement of the new ruling in January 2014. The minimum monthly income was set at RM900 for peninsular Malaysia and RM800 for east Malaysia. The announcement has been met with mixed reviews thus […]
15 April 2014
10 April 2014
GEORGE TOWN, April 10 (Bernama) — A worker died and two others were badly injured after they fell several floors at a 32-storey condominium building under construction here today. Penang Fire and Rescue Department senior superintendent A. Ravi said the two Indonesians and a Myanmar, who had yet to be identified, fell after a wooden […]
9 April 2014
Written by By Joshua Ong Despite having a large menu with everything from salads to smoothies, the Big Mac stands out as the signature trademark burger offered by the franchise. With 2 seasoned beef patties stacked in between a three piece bun, accompanied by crisp lettuce, onions and a signature zesty sauce, the Big Mac […]
KUANTAN, April 9 (Bernama) — A construction worker was crushed to death by a concrete archway which was accidentally knocked down by a lorry at Lorong Sentosa Kanan 2, near Muadzam Shah, Rompin Tuesday. State Public Order and Traffic chief Supt Mohamed Fauzi Abdul Rahim said during the 9.50am incident, Juhari Muhammad, 51, was directing […]