Daily HR News 7.4.2025

1. Union warns of cost-cutting, layoffs in E&E sector over tariffs

​The Electrical and Electronics (E&E) Employees' Union warns that the impending 24% U.S. tariff on Malaysian imports will lead to cost-cutting measures and potential layoffs in the sector. This follows concerns from the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers about significant export reductions in key industries due to the tariffs.

Source: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/04/07/union-warns-of-cost-cutting-layoffs-in-ee-sector-over-tariffs/