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?
The Star
Thursday May 12, 2005
PUTRAJAYA: Employers have one month to give Socso an updated list of workers
eligible to contribute to the social security body under a new wage ceiling.
Malaysiakini.com
May 11, 05 3:24am
Oil palm plantations are losing up to RM70 million a month because of labour
shortages after hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants were expelled, a
report said today.
The Star
Tuesday May 10, 2005
PUTRAJAYA: Timor Leste is offering its labour force to meet the labour shortage
in Malaysia.
Malaysiakini.com
May 9, 05 10:28am
With many Indonesian maids looking for higher-paying jobs elsewhere, Malaysia
will invite domestic aides from Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, a minister
said in remarks published today.
The Star
Sunday May 8, 2005
PUTRAJAYA: There are now more women than men running the civil service, especially
those working as support staff in the various ministries.
The Star
Sunday May 8, 2005
PETALING JAYA: The MTUC has voiced its concern over the escalating cost of
essential goods and services as a result of the increase in fuel prices.
The Star
BY JANE RITIKOS
Sunday May 8, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Bollywood-style looks appear to be a no-no for some Malaysian
employers applying for workers from Pakistan.
The Star
BY LOONG MENG YEE
Saturday May 7, 2005
SHAH ALAM: Tens of thousands of households are in dire straits, waiting in
vain for their Indonesian maids to arrive.
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