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HR minister: Court backpay ruling a warning for employers over unpaid migrant wages

HR minister: Court backpay ruling a warning for employers over unpaid migrant wages

by nsiadmin | Nov 2, 2025 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Rights/Protections, Wages, Year 2025

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the Shah Alam High Court’s ruling on unpaid wages to foreign workers should serve as a clear warning to employers, as withholding salaries is a serious breach of Malaysia’s labour...
Govt ‘recalcitrant’ on migrant protection laws – lawyer

Govt ‘recalcitrant’ on migrant protection laws – lawyer

by nsiadmin | Nov 2, 2025 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Rights/Protections, Year 2025

A human rights lawyer has criticised the government for being “recalcitrant on migrant legislative reform” despite Malaysia being one of the largest importers of foreign labour in Asia.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/759669
Lawyer moved to tears after 93 migrant workers win RM760k in back pay

Lawyer moved to tears after 93 migrant workers win RM760k in back pay

by nsiadmin | Nov 1, 2025 | Access to Justice, Rights/Protections, Wages, Year 2025

It’s usually the workers who get emotional when a court rules in their favour, however, this time it was their lawyer who got choked up after successfully helping 93 migrant workers find justice.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/759652
Migrants not ‘reserve labour pool’, court says in affirming over RM760k award

Migrants not ‘reserve labour pool’, court says in affirming over RM760k award

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
ASEAN urged to close protection gaps for migrant workers

ASEAN urged to close protection gaps for migrant workers

by nsiadmin | Oct 13, 2025 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Year 2025

Panelists at the ASEAN for the Peoples Conference 2025 in Jakarta highlight the need for a region-wide framework to protect migrant labour.https://migrantimes.com/articles/7285cce6-asean-urged-to-close-protection-gaps-for-migrant-workers
Dari jalanan ke parlemen: Mengapa driver ojol kini jadi kekuatan baru di Asia Tenggara

Dari jalanan ke parlemen: Mengapa driver ojol kini jadi kekuatan baru di Asia Tenggara

by nsiadmin | Sep 30, 2025 | Gig Workers, Year 2025

Para pakar mengatakan, para driver online telah menjadi kekuatan ekonomi dan politik yang tidak bisa lagi dipandang sebelah mata oleh pemerintah dan perusahaan. https://www.cna.id/asia/driver-ojek-online-ojol-kekuatan-baru-di-asia-tenggara-38786
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