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 April 28, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 30,000 to 40,000 scientists, researchers and engineers are
needed by 2010 to address an acute shortage of scientific knowledge workers
nationwide, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The Star
BY MAZNI MUSTAFA
Tuesday April 26, 2005
IPOH: A second warrant of arrest was issued against managing director V. Manohran
of Linsun (M) Sdn Bhd for failing to show up for a court proceeding over RM840,000
in wages owed to 115 Bangladeshi workers since 2002.
The Star
Tuesday April 26, 2005
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians celebrate Workers Day on Sunday with the focus on
discrimination of workers in all forms, and drawing public attention to labour
rights and issues.
Malaysiakini.com
Apr 23, 05 6:07pm
Two major workers movements – the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) and
the May 1 Coalition will collaborate for the first time to celebrate Labour
Day this year.
Malaysiakini
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 21, 05 11:52am
Malaysiakini: What are the major challenges facing the Malaysian trade
union movement in the years to come?
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 21, 05 11:46am
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) is blaming the government for allowing
employers to hold it to ransom and dictate terms in importing migrant labour.
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 20, 05 10:22pm
The Court of Appeal in a landmark decision today ordered the director-general
of trade union (DGTU) to conduct a fresh election to determine the legitimate
leadership of the beleaguered National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE).
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 19, 05 1:24pm
The MTUC, in embracing a new philosophy combining politics and professionalism,
is clear about drawing a distinction between political interests and professional
conduct.
Address: Wisma MTUC,10-5, Jalan USJ 9/5T, 47620 Subang Jaya,Selangor | Tel: 03-80242953 | Fax: 03-80243225 | Email: sgmtuc@gmail.com.com