by nsiadmin | Mar 7, 2026 | Jobs/Recruitment, Government/Policy/Enforcement, Year 2026
Adrian Pereira says the current system is plagued by misconduct, while Charles Santiago calls for the process to be digitalised for greater transparency
by nsiadmin | Nov 7, 2025 | Corruption, Government/Policy/Enforcement, Jobs/Recruitment, Year 2025
Charles Santiago says the requirement for each Bangladeshi recruitment agency to have a permanent office of a minimum area of 10,000 sq ft is simply unfeasible for smaller yet ethical businesses....
by nsiadmin | Nov 4, 2025 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Jobs/Recruitment, Rights/Protections, Scams/Deception, Year 2025
A recent landmark court ruling has awarded RM760,000 in compensation to 93 migrant workers stranded in Malaysia after falling victim to a worker quota fraud. This comes as Malaysia signed a new trade agreement with the US that includes stronger labour protection...
by nsiadmin | Nov 1, 2025 | Access to Justice, Government/Policy/Enforcement, Jobs/Recruitment, Wages, Year 2025
The Shah Alam High Court yesterday upheld a Labour Court ruling last year awarding over RM760,000 in back pay to 93 migrant workers who were left stranded without jobs upon arriving in Malaysia in 2023.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/759627
by nsiadmin | May 9, 2025 | Gig Workers, Government/Policy/Enforcement, Jobs/Recruitment, Year 2025
Lebih kurang 1.12 juta rakyat Malaysia terlibat dalam ekonomi gig dengan saiz pasaran ekonomi berjumlah RM1.33 bilion. Sejauh mana RUU Pekerja Gig 2025 mengiktiraf status dan sumbangan serta melindungi pekerja gig dalam pembangunan ekonomi negara? Ikuti diskusi dan...
by nsiadmin | Mar 17, 2025 | Jobs/Recruitment, Recalibration, Rights/Protections, Year 2025
Challenges for Undocumented Migrants Leaving Malaysia: The Home Ministry is extending its Migrant Repatriation Programme, which lets undocumented migrants return home by paying a fine instead of facing prosecution. Adrian Pereira of North South Initiative weighs in on...
