FGV fully commits to lifting WRO with solid remedial measures in place
Nurul Hasanah Ahamed Hassain Malim said FGV has implemented remedial measures to get the US import ban lifted.o
Tue Mar 26 2024
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
Bus of migrants help mother give birth in Mexico before being detained
The mother was among a group of mostly Guatemalans found on the bus in the Gulf state of Veracruz.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Struggling with US asylum app, migrant families split at border
The US asylum appointments on a government app is beset by high demand and persistent glitches, migrants and advocates say.
Tue Feb 28 2023
US lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker YTY
US says Malaysian rubber glove maker YTY Industry Holdings Sdn Bhd has resolved suspected labour abuses.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Sime Darby Plantation WRO revocation has positive impact - Sivakumar
The revocation of the WRO imposed against Sime Darby Plantation by the US CBP has a positive impact on the country's oil palm industry.
Sun Feb 05 2023
US says Sime Darby Plantation products no longer produced with forced labour
U.S. customs authorities said the two-year import ban on the Malaysian firm will soon be lifted.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Malaysia's involvement in IPEF will help resolve WRO issues - Azmin
Azmin noted that M'sia does not have a formal agreement structure with the US at the moment, as such, many matters have remained unresolved.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Eight M'sian companies slapped with WRO past two years - Dewan Rakyat told
Awang Hashim said these companies comprised producers of rubber gloves and oil palm products.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Be more sensitive of US CBPs forced labour rule to circumvent pro WRO pitfall, says Zuraida
Zuraida said MPIC has no intention of disputing CBP's prerogative, but feels the claims were unfair and biased.
Wed Jun 08 2022
US Customs ban: Good progress made with Malaysian companies
The CBP says WROs were only issued following reasonable evidence that a company is employing forced labour in the production and manufacturing of goods entering the US market.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Malaysia, US set up committee to address forced labour issue
Saravanan said the US CBP is also expected to hold a workshop with the country's industry players.
Fri May 13 2022
Import ban: US CBP sees positive signs from Malaysian companies
John P Leonard said the agency will modify the WROs if the companies remediate their issues.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Supermax warns of 'material adverse effect' on financials after US CBP withholding order
The duration of the withhold release order (WRO) would also determine the extent of the adverse impact, Supermax said.
Mon Oct 25 2021
[PODCAST] Malaysia's COVID-19 cases rise to 21,176, Sydney's COVID-19 cases nears 2k
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Fri Sep 10 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024