This is in addition to their existing employee insurance protection scheme.
Postal services chief executive officer Mohamed Rozaidi Md Sharif (pic) said in recognising the various risks faced by Pos Malaysia’s employees in the course of their duties, the extended insurance coverage would provide compensation of up to RM2,000 if infected with Covid-19 and up to RM20,000 for Covid-19-related death.
“Pos Malaysia, as an essential services provider, continues to operate throughout the pandemic.
“Our employees, especially our frontliners, are always exposed to the risk of exposure to Covid-19 from daily interactions with the public.
“Pos Malaysia prioritises the wellbeing of our employees and we are pleased to take the initiative by appointing Allianz General to provide extended insurance coverage for Covid-19-related cases and coverage for accidents and hospitalisation, effective Oct 16,2020 for the period of one year, ” he said in a statement.
Lih Fen (right) with her sister Lay Theng, 38, picking out greeting cards at a stationery shop in Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth. Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
THE habit of sending Chinese New Year greeting cards via snail mail is not exactly what it used to be.
Technology has taken over with many conveying their festive greetings by sending e-cards via email, WhatsApp and other social media platforms.
However, there are still some who believe that personal touch is important and would never fail to post greeting cards to their relatives and friends every year.
Insurance manager Gary Goh, 39, said he has never missed out on sending physical Chinese New Year greeting cards to his clients since he started business 17 years ago.
The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) will restructure its payment centre counter services in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu from April 1. IRB, in a statement today, the restructuring is in line with the aspiration of the government to boost the use of online payment (e-payment) and efficient tax collection.
Low delivery rates can affect livelihoods of riders 09 Feb 2021 / 17:25 H. Pix for representational purpose only.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Covid-19 pandemic has been affecting many individuals who have lost their jobs or taken salary cuts, with many opting to become delivery riders either part time or full time in tandem with the e-commerce boom.
Changes in the industry landscape and consumer behaviour have driven industry players to rely on independent delivery partners or gig economy workers for delivery services, which offer commission-based remuneration.
Even though there are 109 courier options employing thousands of people to be part of the growing gig economy, there has yet to be a floor pricing set which may affect not only the service levels, but also the future of the workers.
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Yasmin Mahmood has been named Chair of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s board of directors.
The former Microsoft Malaysia managing director and former Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) chief executive officer was instrumental in the region’s digital economic transformation, and she has also worked with technology giants including Hewlett Packard and Dell in a career spanning three decades.
“I am honoured to be part of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, to support the on-going development of the university and the execution of its ‘Global Strategy 2025’.
“I hope that in sharing my industry expertise and insights, I will help strengthen the connection between public and private partnerships, inspire digital solutions that will benefit the university both now and in the future and promote the world-class teaching experience for our leaders of the future, ” she said in a press release on Feb 5.