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 MERGAWATI ZULFAKAR AND SHAHANAAZ HABIB
Friday March 9, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is neither optimistic nor
pessimistic about whether the Free Trade Agreement with the United States is signed
by the end of the month, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said.
New Straits Times
09 Mar 2007
ALOR STAR: Only senior district or state Rela officers are authorised to organise raids or checks on illegal foreign workers.
Malaysiakini.com
Mar 8, 07 12:33pm
The Malaysian government continues to discuss key issues in a free trade agreement (FTA) with its top trading partner the United States.
The Star
By WONG LI ZA
Thursday March 8, 2007
To mark International Women’s Day today, three unionists talk about positive changes in their organisations.
The Star
Wednesday March 7, 2007
The Cabinet will be making a decision soon on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Government not to continue with the negotiations.
Malay Mail
by RAHMAN DAROS
6 March, 2007
EIGHT Rela members chose to ignore standard operating procedures.
The Star
Tuesday March 6, 2007
A host of events has been drawn up to mark International Women’s Day on Thursday.
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