January 23, 2026
Local
Local
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two foreign nationals have become the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged in court for littering under the newly enforced anti-littering law, according to a report by The Star.
GEORGE TOWN, June 17 — Members of the Club Employees Union of Peninsular Malaysia (CEUPM) staged a peaceful protest today, accusing the Penang Turf Club (PTC) of failing to initiate negotiations with retrenched workers since May 31.
CEUPM Secretary-General Rudy Rusly said the club’s actions contravened the spirit and intent of the Industrial Relations Act 1967, which upholds the right of employees to union representation in matters concerning employment terms and retrenchment.
The protest comes in the wake of the Penang Turf Club’s closure, marking the end of its 161-year legacy.
“The union maintains that any retrenchment process must involve negotiations to safeguard workers' welfare and ensure fair and respectful compensation,” Rudy said in a statement yesterday.
“Employers cannot make one-sided decisions that impact livelihoods without union consultation. Our protest is a legitimate exercise of our rights to seek justice for our members,” he added.
He urged the PTC management to return to the negotiating table and uphold the workers’ right to union representation. — Bernama
