Kuala Lumpur Time𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚, 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
Geneva, Switzerland, June 2026 – Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to promoting decent work, social justice, and sustainable economic development through its active participation in the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) organized by the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Malaysian delegation was led by Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, Minister of Human Resources, who represented the Government of Malaysia in discussions on key global labour issues, including employment creation, workers' rights, skills development, social protection, occupational safety and health, and the future of work in an increasingly digitalized economy.
During the conference, Malaysia actively engaged with international partners, government representatives, employers' organizations, and workers' representatives from around the world to exchange views and best practices aimed at strengthening labour market resilience and promoting inclusive economic growth.
The meeting also highlighted Malaysia's strong tripartite approach, bringing together representatives from the government, employers, and workers. The Malaysian delegation included:
Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, President of the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), representing employers.
Datuk Mohamed Shafie BP Mammal, President of the Union Network International-Malaysia Labour Centre, representing workers.
Dr Mohd Shaharin Umar, representing the Ministry of Human Resources.
The participation of these Malaysian delegates demonstrated the nation's continued commitment to social dialogue and collaboration among government, employers, and workers in addressing labour-related challenges and opportunities.
Speaking at the conference, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan emphasized Malaysia's dedication to aligning its labour policies with international standards while ensuring that economic progress remains inclusive and beneficial to all segments of society. He also highlighted the importance of workforce upskilling, fair employment practices, and strengthening social protection systems to meet the demands of a rapidly changing global economy.
Malaysia's presence at the 114th International Labour Conference underscores the country's ongoing efforts to contribute meaningfully to global labour discussions and to foster a fair, productive, and sustainable future of work for all.
The Malaysian delegation was led by Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, Minister of Human Resources, who represented the Government of Malaysia in discussions on key global labour issues, including employment creation, workers' rights, skills development, social protection, occupational safety and health, and the future of work in an increasingly digitalized economy.
During the conference, Malaysia actively engaged with international partners, government representatives, employers' organizations, and workers' representatives from around the world to exchange views and best practices aimed at strengthening labour market resilience and promoting inclusive economic growth.
The meeting also highlighted Malaysia's strong tripartite approach, bringing together representatives from the government, employers, and workers. The Malaysian delegation included:
Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, President of the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), representing employers.Datuk Mohamed Shafie BP Mammal, President of the Union Network International-Malaysia Labour Centre, representing workers.Dr Mohd Shaharin Umar, representing the Ministry of Human Resources.The participation of these Malaysian delegates demonstrated the nation's continued commitment to social dialogue and collaboration among government, employers, and workers in addressing labour-related challenges and opportunities.
Speaking at the conference, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan emphasized Malaysia's dedication to aligning its labour policies with international standards while ensuring that economic progress remains inclusive and beneficial to all segments of society. He also highlighted the importance of workforce upskilling, fair employment practices, and strengthening social protection systems to meet the demands of a rapidly changing global economy.
Malaysia's presence at the 114th International Labour Conference underscores the country's ongoing efforts to contribute meaningfully to global labour discussions and to foster a fair, productive, and sustainable future of work for all.
