The Human Resources Ministry says it is ready to assist Utusan Malaysia employees who may face layoffs, Deputy Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan told Parliament on Tuesday (November 3), as reported by Malay Mail.
The question in Parliament
Khairul Firdaus was answering a question from Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) about an allegation that between 100 and 200 Utusan Malaysia employees might lose their jobs because of management and financial problems believed to be faced by the media company. The allegation was described in the question as unconfirmed.
Related development
A day earlier, Malay Mail reported that Media Mulia had put nearly 100 staff on paid leave amid an overhaul of Utusan Malaysia and Kosmo! The excerpts I reviewed do not explain the full scope of the restructuring or give the company's own explanation, so readers should look for official statements from the publisher.
Why it matters
Utusan Malaysia is one of the country's oldest Malay-language newspapers, and job losses in print media have been a recurring concern. The ministry's offer of assistance suggests the government is monitoring the situation, but no specific support measures were detailed in the report excerpt. Affected workers can contact the Human Resources Ministry or the Labour Department for guidance on their rights.
Sources: Malay Mail - HR Ministry ready to assist Utusan staff | Malay Mail - Media Mulia puts nearly 100 staff on paid leave
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