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V. Sivakumar

Many successes under my tenure, says Sivakumar in farewell note after cabinet axing

Former human resources minister V. Sivakumar, who was the only minister axed in today’s cabinet reshuffle, has expressed his gratitude to those who aided in the ministry’s many successes during his tenure.

Stop baseless claims, allow forensics to probe: HR minister on Socso cyberattack

In a statement tonight, he said the ministry calls on the public to halt all baseless speculations being circulated on social media as it not only clouds the situation but could also create unrest.   

Five of nine workers in collapsed warehouse not registered with Socso: Sivakumar

Five out of the nine foreign workers involved in the collapse of a construction project in Batu Maung, near Bayan Lepas, Penang, do not have records of contributions and are not registered with the Social Security Organisation (Socso).

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.

No reports of layoffs resulting from Israeli product boycott: Sivakumar

The Human Resources Ministry has yet to receive any reports of layoffs related to the boycott of Israel-related goods in the country.

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