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?
Malaysiakini.com
Nov 30, 06 5:55am
Malaysia today indicated for the first time that it might soon conclude a free
trade pact with the US, its key economic partner despite strong opposition.
The Star
BY SIM LEOI LEOI
Thursday November 30, 2006
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Australia agreed on the need to improve bilateral and trade ties between the two countries during a two-hour meeting on Thursday.
The Star
Tuesday November 28, 2006
THE MTUC regrets not being consulted by the Government in the many rounds of
talks with the United States in respect of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) in the
region, said Makkal Osai.
The Star
Tuesday November 28, 2006
MALACCA: The state immigration authorities detained 61 illegal workers when
they stopped a factory bus here.
The Star
BY MUSALMAH JOHAN
Monday November 27, 2006
SINCE the introduction of the New Economic Policy 1971-1990 (NEP), Malaysia
has achieved outstanding progress in poverty eradication.
Mizzima
By Ko Dee
27 November 2006
November 27, 2006 – For the first time Burmese labour rights activists highlighted
the deteriorating rights situation of Burmese workers, especially that of Burmese
women workers, at a conference on Asian Women held in Kuala Lumpur today.
New Straits Times
26 Nov 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: Labour consulates will be set up in foreign countries where more
than 5,000 Malaysian workers are employed.
The Star
BY LISA GOH
Sunday November 26, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: Stop selling away the rights of women workers by entering into
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
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