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Companies will soon need to hire three interns for every expat employee. M Niaz Asadullah from the Global Labor Organization discusses the merit of this approach and its sustainability.

Indonesian President Prabowo says they can be addressed effectively with the leadership's political will to cooperate.

WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.

How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?

Steven Sim says the first paradox is the low median wage, which does not align with the country's low unemployment rate.

As AI and technology advance, skills like cognitive abilities, ethics, and technology-related expertise will either gain or lose importance.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US labour market remains resilient, with the latest non-farm payroll data exceeding expectations.

Dior and Armani are still under special judicial oversight as part of the Milan's investigation into labour exploitation.

Malaysia's current Migrant Repatriation Program (PRM), initiated on 1st March 2024 to manage the return of undocumented foreign workers, has seen significant activity since its launch.

The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.

NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.

The minimum wage and salary improvements are the government's efforts to reform the labour market and increase workers' income, says PM.

Malaysia's proposal to extend EPF contributions to migrant workers is being hailed as a strategic move to align with global labour practices

To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labour Organisation.

The kingdom's construction boom is already fuelled by approximately 13 million migrant labourers working under dire conditions.

Criminals are forcing more people into labour, coercing them to run online scams and cyber fraud operations, United Nations report shows.

New laws and regulations should focus on utilizing AI while eliminating privacy infringements and biased nature of AI.

Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin says this marks a steady 1.2 percent year-on-year increase in job vacancies.

PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.

Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.

Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."

US Figure Skating said athletes, coaches, and families returning from the National Development Camp were aboard the flight.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.

The crash caught on a webcam, shows the aircraft exploding in flames and plummeting to earth after it was struck by the helicopter.

Officials gave no death toll, but Senator Roger Marshall said most, if not all, aboard the Kansas-origin flight likely died in the crash.

Without specifying the exact number, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the personnel are expected to arrive tomorrow.

Palestinian forces handed over three Israeli hostages in Gaza for 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal on Thursday.

Jalan Song/Sipan-Temalat has been closed to all vehicles today following a landslide that cut off access between Kanowit and Song,