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?
Malay Mail
By P. SELVARANI
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has called on the Government to
restore the prices of fuel products to the pre-Feb 27, 2006 level and introduce
a RM150 cost of living allowance (Cola) for all workers. It also urged the Government
to implement progressive taxation to help the ordinary folk cope with the rising
cost of living.
Malay Mail
PAULINE ALMEIDA
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21
Employees of Zoo Negara did not picket over the weekend, thanks to the intervention
of the Industrial Relations Department (IRD) of the Human Resources Ministry.
Malaysiakini.com
Kuek Ser Kuang Keng and Andrew Ong
Mar 14, 06 6:54pm
Representatives from four labour unions supposedly part of a splinter group
from the Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) held a 15 minute closed-door
meeting with Human Resources Minister Fong Chan Onn today.
The Star
Tuesday March 14, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) should settle its
problems amicably and take into consideration the welfare and interests of their
members.
The Star
BY K. PAKARAN and M. KRISHNAMOORTHY
Monday March 13, 2006
PETALING JAYA: The 750,000-strong Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), the
largest labour centre in the country, is headed for a split.
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Mar 10, 06 7:46pm
The government today announced a joint tripartite committee to study the impact
of the recent fuel price hike on workers and industries.
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Mar 10, 06 11:23am
Re-instate the pre-Feb 28 fuel subsidy. A group of 16 organisations led by
the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) wants the government to do this immediately.
The Star
Thursday March 9, 2006
PUTRAJAYA: The Government has stepped in to prevent a possible clash between
the MTUC and employers over whether workers should be given cost of living allowance (Cola).
Address: Wisma MTUC,10-5, Jalan USJ 9/5T, 47620 Subang Jaya,Selangor | Tel: 03-80242953 | Fax: 03-80243225 | Email: sgmtuc@gmail.com.com
