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 (June 25, 2013): The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today called on all employers to provide free face masks to their workers in view of the worsening haze in the country.
Foreign workers owe public health institutions a staggering RM26mil in medical fees, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Alyaa Alhadjri and Michelle Chun PETALING JAYA (June 18, 2013): The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) welcomed a proposal to raise the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by workers above 55 years of age to 11% for employees and 13% for employers, in tandem with the new retirement age of 60. Currently, contributions for workers […]
The Government will review its guidelines for hiring foreign workers to curb rampant abuse and improve work conditions that include better insurance packages, medical coverage, housing and pay security, Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Tuesday.
Myanmar has temporarily stopped sending workers to Malaysia due to safety concerns, following violence involving its citizens here.
GEORGE TOWN: THE Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Penang division celebrated Workers Day by presenting donations to two orphanages at its Workers Solidarity dinner at the Taman Chai Leng Multipurpose Hall in Prai recently.
Myanmar workers in the country are clamouring to go home despite reported clashes between rival factions here having calmed down, said an activist.
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