Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The time is apt to amend outdated labour laws to reflect modern-day requirements while further safeguarding the rights of Sri Lankan workers, according to Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe.

Deputy Minister Jayasinghe said the government aims to introduce the necessary amendments to protect workers' rights while strengthening the national economy and expanding the production sector.

The Deputy Minister made these remarks at a Western Province-level consultation held at the Ministry of Labour to obtain the views and proposals of trade unions on the proposed labour law amendments.

A Cabinet subcommittee chaired by the Secretary to the Ministry of Labour was appointed last year to prepare proposals to revi...