Day: October 14, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Labour Ordinance of Sabah (Amendment) Bill 2024, the first amendment in 20 years since the previous one in 2005. Ten MPs spoke during the debate on the bill, which was passed by a voice vote. The bill was tabled for second reading by Human Resource Minister Steven Sim. When winding up the debate, Sim said the bill demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring that the rights and welfare of workers in Peninsular Malaysia and the 2.06 million workers in Sabah are equal and aligned with international labour standards. He said the bill

PUTRAJAYA, The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), through its subsidiary CIDB Holdings Sdn Bhd, has launched the CIDBH – iENTRY System to enhance the management of foreign workers in the construction industry. In a statement today, CIDB said it also aims to introduce an integrated system to ensure compliance with laws related to the welfare and safety of skilled foreign workers. ‘One of the system’s main features is the management of foreign workers’ registration through a biometric system after they receive the Construction Skills Competence Certificate in their source country, which is certified and verified by CIDB. ‘It also includes

KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will deliver Malaysia’s national statement at the 10th Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) in Manila tomorrow. Ahmad Zahid, who is on a three-day visit to the Philippines, said upon his arrival today, he chaired a pre-council session with the Malaysian delegation in preparation for tomorrow’s conference. “I was briefed by Datuk Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines, regarding the itinerary for my working visit here. “Throughout the discussions, I focused on the agenda and coordinated diplomatic priorities, particularly in disaster management. My aim

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, tonight attended a state banquet at Istana Nurul Iman here. The banquet, held at the Royal Banquet Hall, was hosted by the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha in conjunction with Their Majesties’ state visit to Brunei, which began yesterday. Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah arrived at the world’s largest palace at 8.10 pm, where Their Majesties were greeted by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and the Raja Isteri. Also in attendance was Tunku Temenggong Johor

KUALA TERENGGANU, A baby boy, still alive, was found dumped in a dried-up ditch near Paka Beach in Dungun, at 2 pm today. Dungun District Police chief Supt Maizura Abdul Kadir confirmed the incident and said the baby had been sent to the Kemaman Hospital. “We will track down the irresponsible individuals who dumped the baby. “The case is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code for concealing the birth with the intention of abandoning the baby,” he said when contacted today. Meanwhile, lorry driver Mohd Zoo Abd Rahman, 44, said he found the baby boy left on