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The Daily Digest: Reforming Malaysia’s Labour Laws

S. Somahsundram, Vice President , Malaysian Trades Union Congress | Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan, Executive Director, Malaysian Employers Federation

11-Jun-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: Reforming Malaysia’s Labour Laws

A cost of living allowance of RM300, increased parental leave for mothers and fathers and housing allowances are just some of the labour reforms proposed by 58 unions affiliated with MTUC and some NGOs. We find out more about this in our second story.

Produced by: Kelly Anissa

Presented by: Kelly Anissa, Sharmilla Ganesan, Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Social Issues

Tags:  Bigger Picture,  Daily Digest,  Living Allowance,  Workers,  Annual Leaves,  MTUC,  MEF, 


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