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IN THIS ISSUE BULLETIN 9/2012

1. Latest Highlights
  - Case Highlights
  - ILR Issue 7 of 2012
2. Media Info

Events

Emerging CSR Trends & Impact on Business
  30 & 31 October 2012
  Eastin Hotel Petaling Jaya

Latest Publication
Promotions
Other Promotions
Protection of Children
Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Selangor, Penang, Perak, Johore & Malacca State Enactments
CLJ Subscription 2012
Acts of Parliament
 


 
EDITOR'S NOTE

Dear Readers,

The Minimum Wages Order 2012 will come into operation on 1 January 2013 in respect of an employer who employs more than 5 employees and regardless of the number of employee employed, an employer who carries out a professional activity classified under the Malaysia Standard Classification of Occupations (MASCO) as published officially by the Ministry of Human Resources. The said Order will come into operation on 1 July 2013 for an employer who employs 5 employees or less other than an employer carrying out a professional activity classified under MASCO.

Applications for a deferral of implementation of the Order to another date may be made to the National Wages Consultative Council not less than 90 days prior to commencement of the applicable operative dates. Applications may be addressed to:

Setiausaha
Majlis Perundingan Gaji Negara
Kementerian Sumber Manusia
Aras 7, Block D3, Kompleks D
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62530 Putrajaya
U/p: Encik Kua Abun

No. Tel: 03-8886 5156 / 5162
Faks: 03-8889 2377
Email: mpgn@mohr.gov.my

We wish you a pleasant and productive day.

LATEST HIGHLIGHTS

CASE HIGHLIGHT

JAAFAR ABD RAHIM & ANOR v. PUSPAKOM SDN BHD
INDUSTRIAL COURT, PENANG
SULAIMAN ISMAIL
AWARD NO. 568 OF 2012 [CASE NO: 9/4-485/10]
3 MAY 2012

DISMISSAL: Breach of company rules/policies - Claimants dismissed for being arrested by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on suspicion of corrupt practices - Claimants released and suspicion not proved - Whether dismissal with just cause and excuse - Industrial Relations Act 1967, s. 20(3)

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LATEST CASES (ILR Issue 7 of 2012)
Award Parties Citation Links
568/2012 Jaafar Abd Rahim & Anor v. Puspakom Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 9/4-485/10]
[2012] 3 ILR 1 cljlaw
labourlaw
617/2012 Yusof Talib v. Idi Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 26/4-299/10]
[2012] 3 ILR 28 cljlaw
labourlaw
620/2012 Soon Seng Palm Oil Mill (Gemas) Sdn Bhd v. Narayanan Annamalai
[Case No: 13/4-1654/2004]
[2012] 3 ILR 40 cljlaw
labourlaw
630/2012 Santokh Singh Visaka Singh v. Cashflow Horison Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 23(22)/4-261/06]
[2012] 3 ILR 59 cljlaw
labourlaw
645/2012 Intharadavei Karuppan & Ors v. Voith Paper Fabrics Ipoh Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 15(1)/1-645/10]
[2012] 3 ILR 66 cljlaw
labourlaw
653/2012 Kathiresan Tharmalingam v. ICC-CCS International Maritime Bureau
[Case No: 19/4-250/11]
[2012] 3 ILR 74 cljlaw
labourlaw
681/2012 Mohd Jamaludin Mohamed Shamsudin v. Tenaga Nasional Berhad
[Case No: 12/4-2246/06]
[2012] 3 ILR 80 cljlaw
labourlaw
702/2012 Mahkota Technologies Sdn Bhd v. Ooi Cheong Leong
[Case No: 12/4-426/02]
[2012] 3 ILR 104 cljlaw
labourlaw
704/2012 Yap Cho Heeon v. Fimco Management Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 12/4-410/04]
[2012] 3 ILR 124 cljlaw
labourlaw
706/2012 Thambiraja Annamalai v. Mammoth Empire Construction Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 19(4)(22)/4-295/05]
[2012] 3 ILR 148 cljlaw
labourlaw
707/2012 Khairuddin Kamarudin v. The Coronade Hotel
[Case No: 28(3)/4-571/10]
[2012] 3 ILR 174 cljlaw
labourlaw
725/2012 Sime Engineering Sdn Bhd v. Tuan Syed Ghazali Syed Hassan
[Case No: 15/4-363/04]
[2012] 3 ILR 186 cljlaw
labourlaw
746/2012 Mohd Sabaruldin Che Bakar v. Puncak Niaga (M) Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 13/4-2620/2006]
[2012] 3 ILR 202 cljlaw
labourlaw
To Subject Index...
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHT

IMPACT OF FOREIGN LABOUR ON INDUSTRY
BY: P IRUTHAYARAJ D PAPPUSAMY

Introduction

The presence of foreign workers in Malaysia is not a new phenomenon. During the colonial period, foreign workers were recruited from China, Indonesia, and India to work in the mines and rubber estates. Malaysia imported foreign workers in the 19th century to develop its plantations and mines. Since both plantations and mines offered year-round jobs, permanent immigrants were encouraged to move to Malaysia.1 In the process many of them acquired citizenship upon the independence of Malaya in 1957. Since, then strict controls were imposed on migration of labour whereby foreign workers who came into Malaysia now are no longer allowed to reside in the country permanently. Thus, it is more apt to refer to them as foreign workers.

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MEDIA INFO

Articles
An ad man's best-laid plans (The Star, Malaysia)
If the ad is genuinely good, it should be visible no matter which page you put it on.-Girish Menon, Groupm Chief Executive Officer ...

Business/Management Skills
Coaching Managers (New Straits Times, Malaysia)
It is good to hold a series of interactive sessions where they will not only be clear about their rightful roles, but also see the rationale why there should be major shifts in the way they manage their departments. ...

Corporate Events/Training/Education
Employees enjoy street carnival (The Star, Malaysia)
The objective of this carnival is to show our appreciation to our employees for their contribution towards the company's goals and objectives. ...

Criminal/Legal Reports
Maid alleges abuse by employers (New Straits Times, Malaysia)
A 24-year-old Indonesian maid was allegedly physically abused by her employers at a house in Taman D'Utama here. ...

Forum
The many roles of academic leaders (New Straits Times, Malaysia)
One very important area of academic leadership is through professional organisations. Academic leader are expected to be the guardians of academic integrity and professionalism, and to protect the rights of students and teachers. ...

Human Resource
Tackling more than retirement needs (The Star, Malaysia)
The cost of maintaining talent is a lot lower than losing or hiring new talent. SMEs have to look beyond profitability. ...

Reports
EPF on a blitz to enlighten members over beneficiaries (The Star, Malaysia)
It is therefore important to constantly remind members who have not nominated their beneficiaries to do so immediately.-Nik Affendi Jafar, EPF Public Relations General Manager ...

Service
Leading from the front (The Star, Malaysia)
The customer often sees only a small part of the service delivery process (for example, an airline service). ...

Stress Management
How to be confident (New Straits Times, Malaysia)
Very confident people know what they are doing is right, usually because they created an original thought rather than attempting to reproduce from an external source. ...

Tips
Can you be engaged? (The Star, Malaysia)
Encourage people to work fewer hours and use the time to rediscover their passion for life. ...

Working Smart
Cogs and wheels of modern living (The Star, Malaysia)
An engineering career offers you the chance to be a part of life-changing innovation in science and technology. ...

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LEGISLATION UPDATE
Act
Number Title Date coming into force Principal/ Amending Act No
Act 753 Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012 Not Yet In Force -Nil-


Amending Acts
Number Title Date coming into force Principal/ Amending Act No
Act A1409 Pensions (Amendment) Act 2011 1 January 2012 Act 227
Act A1411 Pensions Adjustment (Amendment) Act 2011 1 January 2012 Act 238


PU(A)
Number Title Date coming into force Principal/ Amending Act No
PU(A) 159/2008 Labour (Termination and Lay-off Benefits) (Sabah) Rules 2008 15 May 2008 Sabah Cap. 67
PU(A) 214/2012 Minimum Wages Order 2012 1 January 2013
[s. 2(1)(a)(i) and
(ii) of the Act];
1 July 2013
[s. 2(1)(b) of the Act]
Act 732
PU(A) 261/2012 Labour (Employment Of Children And Young Persons) (Sabah) Rules 2012 16 August 2012 [Sabah Cap. 67]
PU(A) 262/2012 Labour (Employment Of Children And Young Persons) (Sarawak) Rules 2012 16 August 2012 [Sarawak Cap. 76]
PU(A) 283/2012 Labour (Termination and Lay-off Benefits) (Sabah) (Amendment) Rules 2012 7 September 2012 Sabah Cap. 67
 
 
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