HR minister: 15,313 complaints received via WFW app | Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Might 1 — The Working for Staff (WFW) utility, a digital platform for employees, together with foreigners, to submit complaints and issues associated to labour points, has acquired 15,313 complaints as of April 17, because it was launched on Might 3, final 12 months.

Human Assets Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan mentioned of the full, a complete of 14,907 complaints had been acted upon.

“Actions shall be taken on all points or suggestions acquired by way of this utility by way of the strategic cooperation of labour places of work all through the nation which can be near the realm of the worker’s premises.

“Other than reporting employment-related points, WFW additionally serves as a medium in delivering ideas and suggestions to make sure the well-being and pursuits of staff are protected below the labour authorized system, particularly the Employment Act 1955,” he mentioned.

He mentioned this in a speech at the side of the Staff’ Day 2022 which was broadcast stay on TV1, at this time.

Saravanan mentioned to optimise using WFW, the appliance can be enhanced with translation in 14 languages to encourage extra employees, particularly overseas employees, to channel any complaints associated to labour issues.

He added that as an ongoing dedication to making sure that the problem of pressured labour within the nation could possibly be addressed collectively and successfully to guard the nation’s status and picture, the ministry, in collaboration with the Worldwide Labour Organisation (ILO), had launched the Nationwide Motion Plan on Pressured Labour (2021-2025).

Relating the job market which is now extra labour market-oriented such because the gig financial system which gives increased earnings based mostly on abilities, Saravanan mentioned his ministry would look into the necessity for particular laws to control and shield the welfare of the gig sector employees.

“At present, about 4 million Malaysians have joined the gig financial system in comparison with solely 500,000 earlier than the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The ministry is all the time involved in regards to the wants of gig employees and provides an assurance that the problem of the standing of gig employees within the nation, particularly when it comes to regulatory authorized facets, shall be studied comprehensively with numerous events,” he mentioned.

Within the meantime, Saravanan mentioned his ministry would all the time try to make sure the well-being and welfare of staff continued to be protected. — Bernama