Film industry worries about working hours amid law change
The Employment Act 1955 (Amendment) 2022 applies to film industry employees but the Finas has no say in its implementation, said the head of Malaysia’s film authority. National Film Development Corporation (Finas) chief executive officer Md Nasir Ibrahim explained Monday that the Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia Act 1981 (Act 244), which established Finas, can […]
WSG launches new career conversion programme
The launch of a new career conversion programme (CCP) will help 200 workers to reskill and take on business functions, including sustainability reporting and implementation or development of carbon projects. Workforce Singapore (WSG) announced the launch of the CCP early this month at Eunoia Junior College. Deputy Prime Minister Heng See Keat spearheaded the launch. […]
Skills mismatch a continuing problem in Malaysia, expert says
The president of the Malaysian Employers Federation Syed Hussain Syed Husman has said that skills mismatch remains an ongoing problem in Malaysia, where graduates with degrees do not have enough expertise to work within Malaysia’s most important industries. “The next government needs to focus and improve on the relevance of skills development and Technical and Vocational […]
Group urges government to boost digital skills
Advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines has called on the government to craft and implement a digital strategy to boost the skills and knowledge of Filipino workers, as well as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in the country. CitizenWatch Philippines co-convenor Orlando Oxales said this could be done through partnerships with telecommunication companies and educational institutions. […]
Singapore to provide more upskilling opportunities for employees
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the government is studying how to provide more opportunities for Singaporeans to upskill. These upskilling opportunities will allow employees to continue transitioning throughout their careers and keep up-to-date with new technologies or trends. At a youth forum organised by Channel News Asia, Wong said that creating an environment […]
Manpower shortage looms over Singapore retail industry
Nine in 10 Singapore retail employees agree that there is a manpower shortage in the city-state, the National Trade Union Council (NTUC) Learning Hub’s Industry Insight Report 2022 in Retail has found. The report based on a survey of 200 retail employees in Singapore and interviews with industry experts also revealed that retailers need to […]
Asia-Pacific labour markets yet to fully recover, report finds
The Asia-Pacific labour markets have shown signs of recovery from the effects of Covid-19, but full movement back towards pre-pandemic levels of employment remains elusive, according to a report published by the International Labour Organisation. The Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2022 report revealed that job growth has taken place in the Asia-Pacific region, but […]
Singapore wage council recommends increment for low income earners
New guidelines from the National Wages Council (NWC) recommend giving low-wage workers earning up to SGD 2,200 monthly a salary increment of between 5.5% and 7.5%. “NWC recommends employers provide a built-in wage increase of 5.5% to 7.5% of gross wages, or at least SGD 80 to SGD 100, whichever is higher, to all employees […]
Vietnam’s labour force urged to prepare for 4IR
The young Vietnamese workforce must be equipped with much-needed soft and digital skills to adapt to the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), its Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) official said. Speaking at the Dialogue on Business Engagement on Skills Development for Employability of Young People, VCCI Secretary General Tran Thi Lan Anh […]
Inclusivity part of govt’s plan to grow economy, support workers
The government will increase its efforts to develop and support workers while keeping the economy open, deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said. Speaking at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum, Wong talked about the government’s strategy to keep the economy growing and ensure its growth is inclusive, despite the unstable global economic ecosystem. “Our first […]
