Malaysia is one of Asia's biggest employers of foreign labour. But recently, cases of deaths, abuse and forced labour have come to light. What is going on? Who is protecting these migrant workers?
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<p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><font color="#990000">Contracts/Agreements</font></b></font></p>
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<li><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I don’t
have a permanent contract with my company (<a href="modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=134&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0">cont</a>)
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<li><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I want
to resign ASAP but my contract says I need to give 3 months notice or
pay the company 3 months of my salary. (<a href="modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=135&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0">cont</a>)
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<li><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Mrs A.
signed an agreement to work with Company B. Can Company B withdraw the
agreement and not take Mrs. A? (<a href="modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=136&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0">cont</a>)
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<p><font size="2"><b><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#990000">Leave</font></b></font></p>
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<li><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Do I include
public holidays and Sundays as part of annual leave? (<a href="modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=137&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0">cont</a>)</font></li>
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<p><font size="2"><b><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#990000">Dismissal</font></b></font></p>
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<li><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Will I
be receive dismissal compensation if I am still under probation? (<a href="modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=138&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0">cont</a>)</font></li>
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<p><font size="2"><b><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#990000">Uniform</font></b></font></p>
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<li><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Is my
company obligated to pay for my uniform allowance? (<a href="modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=139&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0">cont</a>)</font></li>
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