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?
Bernama
May 23, 2006 14:40 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) — The draft on guidelines for working from
home will be presented to the Cabinet next month, said Women, Family and Community
Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.
The Star
Tuesday May 23, 2006
DIALOGUES between employers, workers and the government are important in helping
to improve the workers’ welfare, said MTUC president Syed Shahir Syed Mohamud.
Harian Metro
Edisi Utara
Oleh Rahmat Othman
23 Mei 2006
ALOR STAR: Seorang bekas pengawal keselamatan kesal dengan kelewatan Pertubuhan
Keselamatan Sosial (Perkeso) menguruskan bayaran pampasan selepas cedera dipukul
seorang lelaki ketika sedang bertugas, setahun lalu.
The Star
By B.K. SIDHU
Monday May 22, 2006
ONE of Malaysia’s biggest mutual separation scheme (MSS) for employees
will be launched by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) today, to shed about 6,000 employees
from its stable of 23,000 employees.
Bernama
By Mohd Nasir Yusoff
May 20, 2006 18:55 PM
JAKARTA, May 20 (Bernama) — A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on recruitment
and placement of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia signed by the two governments
in Bali on May 13 violates the Convention on Eradication of Discrimination Against
Women, a non-governmental organisation claimed Saturday.
The Star
By ZULKIFLI ABD RAHMAN
Friday May 19, 2006
PETALING JAYA: Employment laws will be reviewed to allow more women to work
from home.
The Star
Friday May 19, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: Employees Provident Fund (EPF) said investment returns fell in
the first quarter even as it put more money in bonds, stocks and other instruments.
Malaysiakini.com
May 15, 06 5:47pm
The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) has invested in 15 government linked companies
(GLCs). The investment totals RM16 billion.
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