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Petronas will reduce workforce by 10 per cent

Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said that the company will let go of over 5,000 employees, with all affected individuals being notified by the end of the year

Ministry warns bosses: No forcing staff to take leave during CNY holidays

“This is because annual and unpaid leave must be given based on the employee’s request and discretion”

Employee wages can’t be paid in cash unless approved, says Sivakumar

The payment of wages in cash is prohibited unless approved by both the employee and the peninsular Labour Department’s director-general to avoid manipulation.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders