by nsiadmin | Nov 23, 2024 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Year 2024
Migrant labour rights groups have insisted that centralised labour quarters (CLQs) should be allowed near residential areas but stresses the need for training to help foreign workers adapt to Malaysian...
by nsiadmin | Nov 20, 2024 | Racism/Xenophobia, Year 2024
Activists reject xenophobic views, urge employers to educate workers on local customs
by nsiadmin | Nov 13, 2024 | Corruption, Human Trafficking, Year 2024
“Datuk” arrested for scamming migrant workers: A Bangladeshi individual with a “Datuk” title has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over fraudulent migrant worker quota applications involving about RM1 million in...
by nsiadmin | Nov 7, 2024 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Human Trafficking, Year 2024
A former MP has urged the government to act swiftly on Bangladesh’s request that two businessmen be extradited to assist in a probe into allegations of money laundering, extortion and human...
by nsiadmin | Oct 23, 2024 | Rights/Protections, Year 2024
EPF contributions are planned to be made mandatory for non-citizen workers as announced in Budget 2025. While the plan benefits the foreign labour force, it has received criticism from business owners who are worried about the impact this measure will have on business...
