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?
PETALING JAYA, Aug 31 (Bernama) — The much- awaited autobiography of the trade union icon – A. Ragunathan, 80, the former president of Cuepacs will be launched on Sept 2. The 173-page book entitled “MY WAY” chronicles the development of three decades of industrial relations strategy in the country’s civil service from the 60s through […]
PETALING JAYA, Aug 30 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today suggested that the government follows the code of conduct for industrial harmony when retrenching staff from the troubled national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS). Its president, Khalid Atan said, the 40-year-old code specified the various steps when retrenching staff as it would cause […]
Press Released Malaysia Trades Union Congress (MTUC) calls for an immediate tripartite meeting between employers of JCY HDD Technology Sdn Bhd (JCY), Human Resource Ministry and MTUC on the recent strike by their foreign workers in protest of the companies, negligence in handling of health issues of their workers. Our MTUC Johor Division officers on […]
By Azlee Nor Mahmud KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) — The 12-point plan unveiled by Khazanah Nasional Bhd to enable Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to return to profitability needs to be studied, elaborated and digested, said the Malaysian Airlines System Employees Union (Maseu). In welcoming the restructuring plan, Maseu Executive Secretary Mohd Jabbarullah Abd Kadir said […]
Workers Say They Experience Cramped Living Quarters, Unfair Working Conditions By CELINE FERNANDEZ KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Rioting at hard-disk-drive plants in Malaysia this week involving mostly Nepalese migrant workers provided a rare glimpse at the grievances among workers who say they face cramped living conditions and unfair working conditions, including limited access to medical facilities. Tuesday’s […]
The management of JCY International Bhd has claimed that it is not aware of foreign workers being allegedly abused at its factory in Johor. In a media statement, the firm said an investigation has been launched into the allegations, which have been widely reported in the media. “The management is of the view that the […]
Suaram has urged the police and Human Resources Ministry to investigate the claims of foreign workers being mistreated to the point that it sparked off a fiery protest in Kulai, Johor. The rights group’s executive director Yap Swee Seng (left) said the company must be held accountable if the allegations were true. “While Suaram does […]
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