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Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight

Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight

The victim and the three detained boys are all children of rural migrant workers who often leave them in the care of grandparents.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Consider This: Migrant Worker Quotas (Part 2) - What Legal Protections for Defrauded Workers?

Consider This: Migrant Worker Quotas (Part 2) - What Legal Protections for Defrauded Workers?

A recent exposé by MalaysiaKini documented how fake contracts, worth millions of ringgit with non-existent companies, were used to get quotas to bring in migrant workers who were then stranded in Malaysia without jobs or any income for months. What were the loopholes that allowed for this to take place and how can we close them? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna, Founder of Our Journey. She’s also the Deputy Chairperson of the Bar Council’s Committee on Migrants, Refugees, and Immigration Affairs.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Consider This: Migrant Worker Quotas (Part 1) - Uncovering Corruption In Labour Recruitment

Consider This: Migrant Worker Quotas (Part 1) - Uncovering Corruption In Labour Recruitment

A recent exposé by MalaysiaKini documented how fake contracts, worth millions of ringgit with non-existent companies, were used to get quotas to bring in migrant workers who were then stranded in Malaysia without jobs or any income for months. What were the loopholes that allowed for this to take place and how can we close them? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Adrian Pereira, Executive Director at North-South Initiative, a migrant-and-refugee rights NGO.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Malaysia to review migrant labour deals to stamp out exploitation

Malaysia to review migrant labour deals to stamp out exploitation

The distribution of labourers was uneven across the economy, prompting a need to review the bilateral agreements, according to the ministry.
Wed Jan 17 2024
North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island

North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island

The scare came after N. Korea fired off more than 200 shells a few miles from the island, and still more over the weekend.
Sat Jan 13 2024
FGV reimburses RM72.2 mln to 19,673 migrant workers

FGV reimburses RM72.2 mln to 19,673 migrant workers

According to FGV, it has allocated RM112 million to reimburse recruitment fees to its migrant workers, including former migrant workers.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises

Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises

Minister in the PM's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called for an immediate investigation into the recruitment agents responsible for duping migrant workers.
Tue Dec 26 2023
Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home

Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home

This form of return migration, which we call 'return smuggling', is a longstanding issue between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul?

Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul?

With job scams leaving hundreds of migrant workers stranded in Malaysia, is it time for a complete overhaul of the system to better protect these workers and hold syndicates accountable?
Wed May 31 2023
Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports

Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports

Many took loans to pay recruitment fees, but are unable to start repaying them without jobs or salaries, Andy Hall said.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Dozens raped as migrant workers expelled from Angola to Congo

Dozens raped as migrant workers expelled from Angola to Congo

Girls and women are arrested wherever they are, without the necessary needs, detained and then separated from their children and husbands.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Soccer: Stop asking players to be face of World Cup protests, says Klopp

Soccer: Stop asking players to be face of World Cup protests, says Klopp

Liverpool's Juergen Klopp said it was time to let the players and managers focus on their jobs rather than be standard bearers for protests.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Soccer - Hoffenheim website will not cover World Cup over human rights issues

Soccer - Hoffenheim website will not cover World Cup over human rights issues

Qatar has faced intense criticism from human rights groups for years, especially over its treatment of migrant workers.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Soccer - England FA calls for Qatar's migrant workers to be compensated

Soccer - England FA calls for Qatar's migrant workers to be compensated

Qatar has faced intense criticism from human rights groups over its treatment of migrant workers.
Thu Sep 22 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Goodyear settles labour abuse claims with workers at Malaysian factory

EXCLUSIVE - Goodyear settles labour abuse claims with workers at Malaysian factory

The total settlement amount exceeded the original claim of around RM5 million, said the workers' lawyer Chandra Segaran.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Pantau Belanjawan: SMEs, local businesses' Industry 4.0 transformative journey

Pantau Belanjawan: SMEs, local businesses' Industry 4.0 transformative journey

According to MITI in 2018, less than 21% of SMEs implemented this 4IR. Join Chan Leong, the CEO & Founder of Skribble, exploring the realignments and leverages of the adoption of Industry 4.0 among SMEs and local businesses.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Sindiket jual kad ATM tumpas, 2 pegawai bank antara 16 ditahan

Sindiket jual kad ATM tumpas, 2 pegawai bank antara 16 ditahan

Polis Selangor berjaya menumpaskan sindiket penjualan kad mesin juruwang automatik (ATM) untuk dijadikan keldai akaun dengan penahanan 16 individu termasuk dua pegawai bank.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Pintas Utama serah zakat perniagaan RM3 juta kepada Lembaga Zakat Selangor

Pintas Utama serah zakat perniagaan RM3 juta kepada Lembaga Zakat Selangor

Sultan Selangor berkenan mewakili Lembaga Zakat Selangor menerima serahan zakat perniagaan berjumlah RM3 juta.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Ibu didakwa aniaya anak lelaki hingga cedera

Ibu didakwa aniaya anak lelaki hingga cedera

Seorang ibu mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan menganiaya anak lelakinya berusia sembilan tahun.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Beli kondo mewah: Isa Samad, Mohd Emir diperintah bayar RM3.31 juta kepada FGV

Beli kondo mewah: Isa Samad, Mohd Emir diperintah bayar RM3.31 juta kepada FGV

Mahkamah Tinggi memerintahkan bekas Mohd Isa dan bekas Mohd Emir membayar lebih RM3.31 juta kepada syarikat itu berhubung pembelian dua unit kondominium mewah di ibu negara.
Fri Mar 29 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Kandungan mudarat di media sosial meningkat

AWANI Ringkas: Kandungan mudarat di media sosial meningkat

Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Xiaomi lancar kereta elektrik Xiaomi SU7, harga bermula RM141,500

Xiaomi lancar kereta elektrik Xiaomi SU7, harga bermula RM141,500

Xiaomi semalam secara rasminya telah melancarkan kereta elektrik mereka yang pertama dinamakan Xiaomi SU7 untuk pasaran China.
Fri Mar 29 2024
X akan tawar ciri premium percuma jika ada lebih 2,500 pengikut disahkan

X akan tawar ciri premium percuma jika ada lebih 2,500 pengikut disahkan

ELON Musk memaklumkan perubahan pada penawaran ciri-ciri X kepada semua akaun.
Fri Mar 29 2024
'Tulisan jawi tiada kaitan Jelajah Perikatan Nasional' - MUDA Kelantan

'Tulisan jawi tiada kaitan Jelajah Perikatan Nasional' - MUDA Kelantan

MUDA Kelantan menegaskan tulisan jawi tertera pada sepanduknya adalah logo rasmi baharu cawangan itu, dan tiada kaitan dengan program Jelajah Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Fri Mar 29 2024
Ops Lebih Muatan: JPJ keluar 126 notis saman, 13 kenderaan barangan dikenakan tindakan

Ops Lebih Muatan: JPJ keluar 126 notis saman, 13 kenderaan barangan dikenakan tindakan

Sebanyak 126 notis saman dikeluarkan JPJ Pulau Pinang terhadap pemandu kenderaan barangan menerusi Ops Khas Lebih Muatan di sekitar negeri ini.
Fri Mar 29 2024