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
BY ELAN PERUMAL
Tuesday March 1, 2005
PORT KLANG: Some 200 locations in Selangor have been identified as hiding places
of illegal immigrants and the state immigration director has warned that their
time is up.
The Star
Tuesday March 1, 2005
PETALING JAYA: The nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign workers has begun.
The Star
Tuesday March 1, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: As thousands of illegal immigrants left the country yesterday,
the authorities warned that those caught trying to leave after the expiry of
the amnesty period will still be detained.
Malaysiakini.com
Nurul Nazirin
May 18, 05 5:43pm
Several former Malaysia Airlines (MAS) stewardesses stepped forward today to
voice their grouses against the airline for depriving female cabin crew of their
maternity and retirement benefits.
The Star
Monday February 28, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign maids including their employers who abuse their permits
will be the targets of the crackdown on illegal workers here, beginning Tuesday.
The Star
BY TUNKU SHAHARIAH
Monday February 28, 2005
PENANG: The Indonesian Government will process as many as 11,000 work permits
per day at the 11 processing centres in Indonesia for its illegal workers who
are heading back to Malaysia for re-employment.
Malaysiakini.com
M Jegathesan
Feb 28, 05 10:07am
Hundreds of Southeast Asian migrants gathered outside the UN office in Malaysia
today hoping to win temporary refugee status ahead of a crackdown on illegal
immigrants while thousands of others went into hiding, officials said.
The Star
BY SIM LEOI LEOI
Friday February 25, 2005
PUTRAJAYA: Illegal foreign workers choosing to return to Malaysia can pay visa
fees and levies a month after entering the country.
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