The Human Resources Ministry today tabled eight amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1967 for first reading at the Dewan Rakyat.
“The amendments are part of the holistic review and in conformity to international standards in bringing transformation to the industrial relations landscape in the country,” the ministry said in a statement.
The amendments, it said, were discussed at length with various stakeholders, and are in line with the Pakatan Harapan government’s promise to enhance and improve workers’ protection and to ensure workers’ rights are at par with international standards.
