MTUC demands minimum wages for private sector
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) is demanding a minimum monthly wage of RM900 for the 10 million private sector workers.

For more, see http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20090812152840/Article/index_html

Workers stifled over obligations
EVEN after you have resigned from a company, it may still seek to tie your hands unfairly.

For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC090812-0000057/Workers-stifled-over-obligations

Raise wages to retain local workers, industries told
JOHOR BARU: Industry players need to increase wages to retain their local workforce, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam.

For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/8/7/nation/4471578&sec=nation

REACH survey shows Singaporeans worried about rising costs of living
SINGAPORE: A survey has shown that more than one in three Singaporeans are dissatisfied with job opportunities for older workers.

For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/447305/1/.html

Business leaders view family as top priority
SINGAPORE: Despite the challenging business environment, business leaders who were recently surveyed by the National Family Council (NFC) put family first, followed by health and career or business.

For more, see http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090731/tap-922-business-leaders-view-family-top-231650b.html

Labour movement encourages skills upgrading to reduce job losses
SINGAPORE: Labour chief Lim Swee Say said some companies plan to retrench 1,500 workers in the second half of this year, with most of these job losses expected to be in the manufacturing sector.

For more, see http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090731/tap-976-labour-movement-encourages-skill-231650b.html

Singapore Airlines says no job cuts for now-report
SINGAPORE, Aug 1 - Singapore Airlines , the world's second largest airline by market value, has no plans to cut jobs or further reduce flights, its chief executive said, according to a Straits Times newspaper report on Saturday.

For more, see http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20090801/tap-singaporeair-jobs-c3bb44c.html