Daily HR News 23.1.2025
1. GLC’s sacking of ex-technician for sexual harassment upheld
The Industrial Court has upheld the dismissal of a former technician from a government-linked company (GLC) for sexual harassment. The court found that the company had conducted a fair domestic inquiry, leading to the technician's termination. This decision reinforces the importance of maintaining a workplace free from sexual misconduct.
Source: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/01/23/glcs-sacking-of-ex-technician-for-sexually-harassment-upheld/
2. Kesuma Allocates RM20 Mln To Equip 5,000 Malaysians With Digital Skills This Year - Sim
The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) has allocated RM20 million to reskill and upskill 5,000 Malaysians in cyber security, data science, and artificial intelligence. Partnering with HCL Technologies, training programs will last three to six months. Perkeso will support workers under the Employment Insurance Scheme, while HRD Corp will assist others.
Source: https://www.bernama.com/misc/rss/news.php?id=2385838
3. Ministry must approve part-time jobs, teachers told
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasized that teachers must obtain prior approval from the Education Ministry before engaging in part-time employment. She stated that such work should not interfere with their primary teaching responsibilities or occur during official working hours. Fadhlina advised teachers to concentrate on their teaching duties to maintain educational quality.
Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/01/23/ministry-must-approve-part-time-jobs-teachers-told
4. ‘Don’t implement new foreign worker levy yet’
Restaurant associations, including the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma) and Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners Association (Primas), are urging the government to postpone the implementation of the multi-tier levy system for foreign workers, citing financial burdens on small businesses due to rising costs of raw materials and operations.
Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/01/23/dont-implement-new-foreign-worker-levy-yet
5. Women must speak up to close the wage gap, says Nancy
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasizes the need for women to actively address wage disparities by voicing their concerns. She highlights that, despite women constituting over 85% of graduates entering the job market, they often earn approximately RM900 less than their male counterparts. Nancy advocates for transparent pay structures and encourages women to negotiate salaries confidently to bridge the gender wage gap.
Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/01/23/women-must-speak-up-to-close-the-wage-gap-says-nancy