Labour groups demand clarity on Budi95 quota, plan Lindung 24 Jam protest

Labour movements across Malaysia are intensifying pressure on policymakers to provide clearer direction on the Budi95 bumiputera employment quota, citing the need for stability in the job market and worker protections. The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has announced support for a picket action targeting Lindung 24 Jam, an employment services provider, as part of broader efforts to highlight concerns around labour standards and quota implementation. The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) has aligned itself with the MTUC's position, underscoring growing consensus among worker representatives that the current uncertainty surrounding the quota's future is undermining employment security. Industry observers note that the Budi95 scheme, designed to support bumiputera participation in the workforce, has become a focal point in debates over employment equity and worker rights. Labour groups are expected to intensify advocacy efforts in coming weeks, with coordinated actions planned to press government and private sector stakeholders for concrete commitments on maintaining and strengthening the quota framework.