Daily HR News 31.10.2024
1. The Labour Department’s Law Enforcement Division, alongside Immigration and Transport Departments, conducted Operation Siaga on October 23 to ensure employer compliance. In Brunei-Muara District, inspections uncovered four Employment Order 2009 violations, including unlicensed taxi use and breaches in grass-cutting services. Additionally, two Bangladeshi nationals were detained for documentation issues. Offenders face fines, potential license suspension, and stricter enforcement measures.
Source:https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/10/31/joint-operation-in-brunei-nets-five-for-labour-and-immigration-violations
2. The Malaysian government announced that Hindu public service officers may take one day of Leave Without Record (CTR) for Deepavali. According to a circular from the Public Service Department, this applies to State Public Services, Statutory Authorities, and Local Authorities, with the option to take leave on either October 30 or November 1, 2024, in states where Deepavali is a public holiday.
3. LDP Vice President David Ong opposes the Malaysian government’s proposal for mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers, arguing it reduces their remittance capacity and may deter them from working in Malaysia. Ong warns that the policy will increase operating costs for SMEs and intensify labor shortages in critical sectors. He urges the government to withdraw the proposal to protect Malaysia's competitiveness and support SMEs.
Source:https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/244935/withdraw-employee-s-provident-fund-contribution-for-foreign-workers-proposal-ldp-urges-prime-minister/
4. The Malaysian Immigration Department rescued five foreign domestic workers, including one Indonesian and four Indian nationals, from forced labor in a Klang house. The raid uncovered an unregistered maid agent's human trafficking operation, using the house as a transit point. The agent, now overseas, charged the workers for living expenses and deducted wages, forcing them into debt. Further investigations are underway.
Source:https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/10/31/immigration-dept-rescues-five-foreign-women-in-klang