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24-hour protection

Kesuma kicks off nationwide tour to detail Gig Workers Bill 2025

Kesuma said its consultations include meetings with Kuala Lumpur's musicians, filmmakers, and e-hailing drivers to detail the benefits of the legislation once it's enacted

24-hour social protection is a breakthrough, but only if no worker is left behind — Charles Santiago

Malaysia’s new scheme recognises that accidents don’t keep office hours, but its success depends on including migrants, gig and informal workers, and ensuring claims are fair and accessible

HR Ministry proposes 24-hour protection scheme for low-income workers

This is to close inequality gaps and ensure no worker is left vulnerable

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Govt has settled RM42bil of 1MDB debt, total obligations exceed RM50bil: Anwar

Anwar reveals over RM9 billion in remaining debt, with government funds covering the shortfall

3 senior Telekom Malaysia officers charged in US over US$20m embezzlement scheme

US prosecutors expose a sophisticated, multi-year insider scam at TM’s US subsidiary involving data capacity manipulation, phantom employees, and the use of AI-assisted tools to siphon millions