Daily HR News 3.3.2025
1. Reconsider EPF 2% cap given non-citizen employment restrictions, says NGO
An NGO, Family Frontier, has urged the Malaysian government to reconsider the 2% Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for non-citizens, highlighting that it is significantly lower than the 12-13% mandated for Malaysian employees. The NGO argues that this disparity, combined with employment restrictions for non-citizens, may lead to inequities in retirement savings and social security benefits.
Source: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/03/03/reconsider-epf-2-cap-given-non-citizen-employment-restrictions-says-ngo/
2. Govt Implements Various Initiatives, Strategies To Improve PwD Employment Access
The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) has implemented initiatives to enhance employment access for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). From 2020 to December 31, 2024, 70,566 PwD job seekers, including participants in the Return To Work (RTW) program, secured employment. Additionally, 1,915 PwDs joined the MADANI Training Programme, and 922 accredited centers accepted PwD trainees for skills training.
Source: https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2398323
3. Dewan Rakyat To Focus On Employment Access For PwD
On March 3, 2025, the Dewan Rakyat will focus on strategies to improve employment access for persons with disabilities (PwD). Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan (BN-Kuala Pilah) will question the Human Resources Minister on employer awareness and workplace accessibility. Additional topics include integrating raw materials with manufacturing for the semiconductor industry, repairing unsafe federal roads, analyzing the 2024 Agricultural Census for food security, and addressing nurse resignations in healthcare facilities.
Source: https://www.bernama.com/misc/rss/news.php?id=2398240
4. Gig Workers Bill to be made 'balanced and robust' before tabling, says Sim
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim announced that the Gig Workers Bill is undergoing further refinement to ensure it robustly protects gig workers' rights while supporting industry growth. The Bill aims to officially define gig workers, address income disparities, mandate social security contributions, and establish dispute resolution mechanisms. Stakeholder engagements are ongoing to balance worker protections with industry development before tabling the Bill in Parliament.
Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/03/03/gig-workers-bill-to-be-made-039balanced-and-robust039-before-tabling-says-sim