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M'sian PM wants local workers to be paid better
Employers should not take 'easy way out' by bringing in foreign workers, Najib said. -The Star/ANN
Sat, May 08, 2010
The Star/Asia News Network
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants employers to treat local workers fairly, including paying better salaries, and not make excuses to hire foreign workers.
'We should look for ways to improve things instead of taking the easy way out by finding all sorts of excuses to bring in foreign workers.
'We want to see how the locals are treated and don't blame the government if we don't approve applications to bring in more foreign workers,' he said when launching the 2010 Workers' Day celebration at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre at the Mines Resort City near here Saturday.
Over 5,000 workers representing government agencies and the private sector nationwide attended the one-day gathering. Also present was Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam.
Najib also said the government would introduce a new scheme, initially known as shop floor training to assist employers in providing internal training to raise workers' skill.
'It will be implemented under the 10th Malaysia Plan where instead of sending workers for skills upgrading training elsewhere, it will be conducted at their work place.
'I believe this shop floor training is more practical and cost-effective and will result in workers earning more due to their improved skill,' he said.
Najib also praised and thanked the Malaysian work force for their high tolerance and understanding that resulted in the country being among the few that had maintained the best record in terms of industrial relations.
According to record, there were only four industrial actions in the form of strike reported in the country last year.
'The cordial industrial relations could only happen because the workers did not merely think about their own interests but also took into consideration the environment.
'When their demand could not be met because it was out of reach of their employers, both the government and private sector, they accept it and for that, I would like to thank the workers.
'As the head of the government, I can tell you that if the situation allows us to fulfil your demand, I will make sure the workers get what they deserved,' he said to a thunderous applause from the audience.
Najib said a consensus-oriented approach between the employee, employer and the government had helped the country get out of the global economic crisis much quicker unlike many other countries including developed nations in the European Union (EU).
He said the tumble in the stock market worldwide on Friday was caused by a very serious debt crisis faced by Greece.
'In our country, thanks to the decisive government programmes and policies as well as the tripartite consensus, we have recovered much earlier than many had expected.
'The workers understand the position of the government and when we said wait first (to workers' various demands), they accept it and continue working,' he said.
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M'sian PM wants local workers to be paid better
Employers should not take 'easy way out' by bringing in foreign workers, Najib said. -The Star/ANN
Sat, May 08, 2010
The Star/Asia News Network
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants employers to treat local workers fairly, including paying better salaries, and not make excuses to hire foreign workers.
'We should look for ways to improve things instead of taking the easy way out by finding all sorts of excuses to bring in foreign workers.
'We want to see how the locals are treated and don't blame the government if we don't approve applications to bring in more foreign workers,' he said when launching the 2010 Workers' Day celebration at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre at the Mines Resort City near here Saturday.
Over 5,000 workers representing government agencies and the private sector nationwide attended the one-day gathering. Also present was Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam.
Najib also said the government would introduce a new scheme, initially known as shop floor training to assist employers in providing internal training to raise workers' skill.
'It will be implemented under the 10th Malaysia Plan where instead of sending workers for skills upgrading training elsewhere, it will be conducted at their work place.
'I believe this shop floor training is more practical and cost-effective and will result in workers earning more due to their improved skill,' he said.
Najib also praised and thanked the Malaysian work force for their high tolerance and understanding that resulted in the country being among the few that had maintained the best record in terms of industrial relations.
According to record, there were only four industrial actions in the form of strike reported in the country last year.
'The cordial industrial relations could only happen because the workers did not merely think about their own interests but also took into consideration the environment.
'When their demand could not be met because it was out of reach of their employers, both the government and private sector, they accept it and for that, I would like to thank the workers.
'As the head of the government, I can tell you that if the situation allows us to fulfil your demand, I will make sure the workers get what they deserved,' he said to a thunderous applause from the audience.
Najib said a consensus-oriented approach between the employee, employer and the government had helped the country get out of the global economic crisis much quicker unlike many other countries including developed nations in the European Union (EU).
He said the tumble in the stock market worldwide on Friday was caused by a very serious debt crisis faced by Greece.
'In our country, thanks to the decisive government programmes and policies as well as the tripartite consensus, we have recovered much earlier than many had expected.
'The workers understand the position of the government and when we said wait first (to workers' various demands), they accept it and continue working,' he said.
