| | MEF Reelected Datuk Dr Syed Hussain as President and Lined up Ambitious Agenda for Sustainable Businesses | The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has unveiled its newly elected Council, featuring a blend of fresh faces and experienced Council members. This strategic mix signifies a renewed commitment to forward-thinking leadership, organizational stability, and the promotion of progressive policies. | 9/24/2024 | Yes | MEF President | | | | |
| | Navigating the Trade Unions Act 2023 Amendments: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead | The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) successfully conducted its third conference in 2024, themed 'Challenges and Opportunities in the Implementation of the Trade Unions Act 1959, as Amended in 2023.' | 7/2/2024 | Yes | Trade Unions | | | | |
| | Unlocking the Potential of Hiring Parolees | On June 20, 2024, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) hosted its second MEF Conversation Series event, titled “Unlock Potential, Hire Parolees.” This initiative aims to promote the hiring of parolees as a valuable labor resource for the private sector. | 6/20/2024 | Yes | hire parolees | | | | |
| | MEF: Ratification of ILO Convention 155 Aligns Malaysia’s OSH Laws with International Standards | The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) fully supports the Malaysian government's decision to ratify ILO Convention No. 155 on Occupational Safety and Health. | 6/11/2024 | Yes | MEF President | ILO Convention | Occupational Safety and Health | | |
| | MEF Congratulates YB Tuan Steven Sim Minister Human Resources for Enhancing Industrial Court Chairman Appointment to 4 years | The MEF President, Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. states that “The longer appointment term will attract more qualified practitioners to be Chairmen of Industrial Court especially those who wish to build their career at the Industrial Court. | 2/29/2024 | Yes | Minister of Human Resources | Industrial Court Chairman | | | |
| | MEF: FOMEMA’s decision to proceed with Implementation of Yearly Health Examination of Foreign Workers and Increased Fee without Prior Consultation is undemocratic | Malaysian Employers' Federation (MEF) was only aware of the requirements for foreign workers to undergo medical examinations every year and the increase in examination rates through FOMEMA's website and its social media. | 2/1/2024 | Yes | | | | | |
| | MEF : Unfair for Fomema to Unilaterally Increase the fees and frequency of Foreign Workers Medical Examination | MEF is most disappointed and taken aback that FOMEMA had decided to increase the fees and frequency of foreign workers without any prior discussion with the stakeholders. | 1/17/2024 | Yes | | | | | |
| | MEF Unveils 2023 Salary Surveys and Publications - Revelation of Malaysia’s Dynamic Employment Landscape | In a historic moment, resonating with the pulse of Malaysia's business realm, the Malaysia Employers Federation (MEF) proudly unveils its 2023 Surveys and publications, an unparalleled revelation that reshapes the narrative of Malaysia's employment landscape. | 12/21/2023 | Yes | salary survey | | | | |
| | MEF Urges Employers to Establish Enabling Environment at to Increase Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities | MEF President Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, P.J.N., J.P., states that “Based on the statistics PWDs represent a huge pool of talents but they are not yet fully tapped. In Malaysia about 11% of the population above 18 years are PWDs. | 11/14/2023 | Yes | MEF President | Persons with Disabilities PWD | | | |
| | MEF: The Culture of Providing Adequate Facilities to Aged Society Must be Build Progressively Before Malaysia Reaches Status of Super Aged Nation | Malaysia reached an ageing nation – in 2020. World Bank study found that at least 14% of the population is expected to be aged above 60 years by 2044 Those above 60 years are expected to exceed 20% of the population by 2056, giving Malaysia the status of a “super-aged nation”. | 11/14/2023 | Yes | MEF President | retirement | | | |
| | MEF Welcomes Budget 2024 themed “Madani Economy, Empowering the People” to Sustain and Expand MSMEs Businesses and Enhance Talent Development | YAB Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled the Budget 2024 at the Dewan Rakyat today after the government had earlier during the 12thMalaysia Plan Mid Term Review (12MP MTR) introduced new measure to achieve sustainable national development and prosperity. | 10/13/2023 | Yes | Budget 2024 | Madani Economy | | | |
| | MEF Lauds the 17 New Bold Measures announced by YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar on Mid Term Review of 12th Malaysia Plan | Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim introduced 17 ‘big, bold measures aimed at stimulating the nation’s economic development over 10 years. | 9/12/2023 | Yes | MEF President | economic development | 12th Malaysia Plan | | |
| | MEF’s National Conference – Enriching Lives Through Human Development | The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is organising a two-day National Conference with the theme ‘Enriching Lives through Human Development’ on 6th-7th September 2023 at the M Resort & Hotel, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. | 9/6/2023 | Yes | MEF President | MEF National Conference 2023 | | | |
| | MEF Collaborates with International Labour Organisation to Guide Employers to meet International Standards on Issues Relating to Flexible Work Arrangement, Discrimination, Violence, Harassment, and Sexual Harassment in the World of Work | The Malaysian Employers Federation, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (“ILO”), is pleased to introduce three policy templates otherwise known as knowledge tools for businesses to operate within the framework of global safe and fair project. | 7/21/2023 | Yes | International Labour Organisation (ILO) | knowledge tools for businesses | | | |
| | MEF: Syukri Sudari, Vice President of MEF Addresses 111th ILO Conference on Behalf of President, Datuk Dr Syed Hussain | Syukri Sudari, Vice President of MEF, the esteemed representative of the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), delivered an influential speech on behalf of President Datuk Dr Syed Hussain during the plenary sitting of the 111th International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference held in Geneva. | 6/15/2023 | Yes | 111th ILO Conference | Syukri Sudari | | | |
| | MEF supports the position of EPF that the retirement fund has sufficient liquidity to meet all its obligations | MEF President Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, PJN, JP, said that even though the four special Covid 19 pandemic-related withdrawals have resulted in significant reductions in the amount of retirement savings.. | 4/13/2023 | Yes | MEF President | Employees Provident Fund (EPF) | withdrawal | | |
| | MEF supports action against employers that terminated local employees after obtaining approval quota to employ foreign workers | MEF President, Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. stated that “MEF is concerned by the actions of some employers that had resorted to terminate local employees after obtaining approval quota to employ foreign workers. | 3/1/2023 | Yes | MEF President | foreign workers | | | |
| | MEF: With RM 386.14 billion 2023 budget allocation and prudent management forecasted 4.5% is realistic and achievable | MEF President, Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. stated that “MEF is supportive of the YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar ‘s efforts to focus on addressing the high cost of living, further strengthening the social safety nets and enhancing the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) eco-system. | 2/25/2023 | Yes | MEF President | budget 2023 | | | |
| | MEF appreciates the concerns and efforts of YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar to find lternative means to assist the rakyat instead of resorting to further EPF withdrawals | MEF President, Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. stated that “MEF thanks the Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar for his concerns on retirees. | 2/24/2023 | Yes | MEF President | Employees Provident Fund (EPF) | withdrawal | | |
| | MEF: Mandatory allowances for industrial training students will discourage private sector employers from offering internship placements | Youth and Sports Minister YB Hannah Yeoh stated that a proposal to make it compulsory to pay allowances to students who undergo industrial training in the private sector as is done in the public sector, will be brought to the Cabinet for deliberation. | 2/17/2023 | Yes | MEF President | internship | allowances | industrial training | |
| | MEF fully supports YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar’s decision of Not Allowing futher EPF withdrawals | MEF President, Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. stated that “MEF is very concerned that the recent withdrawals from the savings of EPF contributors through i-Lestari, i-Sinar and i-Citra special withdrawal schemes.. | 2/10/2023 | Yes | MEF President | Employees Provident Fund (EPF) | withdrawal | | |
| | MEF: Announcement By YAB Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim to stop services of third party agents to Recruit Foreign Workers will end Modern Slavery and Uplift Image of Malaysian Employers | MEF President Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. stated that “the decision by the Unity government to stop using third party agents is indeed very timely as employers are currently faced with many other challenges in managing the costs of doing business. | 2/9/2023 | Yes | MEF President | foreign workers | third party agents | recruitment | |
| | MEF: Transfer of National TVET Council Secretariat to MOHR a Key Decision to Make TVET as the main choice of Educational Pathway | The Cabinet meeting on 7th December 2022 decided to transfer the National TVET Council Secretariat (MTVET) to the Ministry of Human Resources (MoHR). The Cabinet decision was in line with the Government's aspiration to make TVET a driver of national progress. | 1/9/2023 | Yes | MEF | TVET | education | | |
| | MEF: Talentcorp perlu dikekalkan untuk memacu penyediaan modal insan negara berkemahiran tinggi | Presiden MEF Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman P.J.N., J.P. berkata “MEF berpendapat adalah tidak wajar untuk menutup Talent Corp hanya kerana ianya tidak membawa lebih ramai rakyat Malaysia yang berkemahiran dan bekerja diluar negara kembali dibawah REP. | 1/4/2023 | No | MEF President | skilled worker | Returning Expert Programme (REP) | | |
| | MEF thanks the Minister of Higher Education for emphasing the importance of TVET as pillars for nation building | The Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that vocational colleges are important pillars in the development of good talents and manpower for nation building. | 12/25/2022 | Yes | MEF President | TVET | education | | |
| | MEF calls for foreign workers’ one channel system to remain with Ministry of Human Resources | MEF President Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman PJN, J.P. stated that “MEF proposes that the recruitment and management of foreign workers including foreign domestic workers remain under MoHR for business efficacy. | 12/20/2022 | Yes | MEF President | foreign workers | recruitment | | |
| | MEF thanks YB Senator Datuk Seri Saifuddin, Minister Home Affairs for his prompt actions to ease foreign labour shortages | MEF President Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman PJN JP said that” MEF thanks and appreciates the prompt actions of the Minister of Home Affairs, YB Senator Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution on addressing the issues of foreign labour shortages faced by employers. | 12/10/2022 | Yes | MEF President | visa | foreign workers | | |
| | MEF trusts that New Unity Government of YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim will instill Confidence of The Rakyat and Businesses | MEF President Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman PJN JP congratulates all the YB Ministers who are appointed in YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim newly formed Cabinet. | 12/2/2022 | Yes | MEF President | New Unity Government | Cabinet | | |
| | MEF: Employees to enjoy Higher Annual Increments and Bonuses | The latest MEF Salary Surveys indicated that 93% of employers granted salary increases to all or certain executive and non-executive employees in 2022, which was a significant increase from 65.2% and 66.4% respectively in 2021. | 11/23/2022 | Yes | MEF President | salary survey2022 | Fringe Benefits Survey 2022 | | |
| | MEF Industrial Relations Conference 2022 Amendments to labour laws ushering in ‘New Era of Employment’ | The latest amendments to labour legislations were the highlight of the MEF Industrial Relations Conference 2022 that was held at the M-Hotel and online today and tomorrow. | 11/16/2022 | Yes | MEF President | MEF Industrial Relations Conference 2022 | | | |