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
Irene Fernandez
Dec 12, 05 12:17pm
Words cannot express the depth of my feelings now. We, in Tenaganita, together
with our communities of migrant workers and women workers are overwhelmed and
express our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation of the global recognition
you have given to our cause, to our actions and to our struggle (through the
Right Livelihood Award).
The Star
BY M. MAGESWARI
Friday December 9, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: A former unionist has been charged with committing criminal breach
of trust involving 100,000 share units of Kuantan Flour Mill, said to be worth
RM1.25mil, nine years ago.
The Star
Thursday December 8, 2005
PUTRAJAYA: Over 50 foreign workers from India gathered outside the Immigration
Department here claiming that they were not paid since arriving on Sept 29.
The Star
BY VANITHA NADARAJ
Monday December 5, 2005
PETALING JAYA: Workers in Asean could soon be protected by a charter spelling
out their rights to ensure fair working conditions and wages.
Bernama
November 19, 2005 22:30 PM
PETALING JAYA, Nov 19 (Bernama) — The Human Resources Ministry is in the process
of setting up a council which will be responsible to monitor payment of a minimum
wage to employees in several employment sectors, Minister Datuk Seri Dr Fong
Chan Onn said Saturday.
Malay Mail
Thursday, November 17, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17: Four Indian nationals have sought help from Tenaganita,
claiming that they have been cheated by their employers. They arrived here in
June.
Malay Mail
JAD MAHIDIN
Thursday, November 17, 2005
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 17: Migrant workers who find themselves outsourced by their
employers can lodge a complaint with the Immigration Department without fear
of being arrested.
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