Foreign workers' accomodation must be comfortable, employers told
KSM has issued a warning to employers nationwide to ensure that the accommodation of foreign workers is always comfortable, and not like a buffalo or cattle pen.
Wed Jan 25 2023
Malaysia's Top Glove says has resolved overcrowding at staff dormitories
Top Glove said it had implemented remedial actions, including moving employees to other accommodation facilities.
Sun Feb 21 2021
MOTAC, JTKSM to implement workers temporary accommodation initiative
MOTAC said the decision was reached during a special session of the National Security Council (MKN) on COVID-19 management on Jan 26.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Malaysia to charge second glove maker over poor worker accommodation
It had found facilities that do not meet the minimum standard specifications" and the employer did not have a proper certificate of accommodation.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Ministry tells employers to apply for certificate of accommodation
The enforcement is under the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446).
Thu Dec 24 2020
Half of Singapore's migrant workers in dormitories have had COVID-19
This indicates that the virus spread much more widely among those living in these accommodations than the official case tally shows.
Tue Dec 15 2020
300k Lebanese refuse to leave damaged homes after blast
There are an estimated 300,000 residents who have been displaced in Beirut as a result of the massive blast, but most refused to leave their homes.
Sat Aug 08 2020
Employers need to play bigger role in handling COVID-19 among workers
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the causes of the spread of infectious diseases include workplace, accomodation and personal hygiene.
Wed Jun 03 2020
Act 446 (Amendment) to be enforced on June 1
The government will give a three-month postponement until Aug 31, 2020 to give employers the opportunity to prepare accordingly.
Wed May 27 2020
Flood in Batu Pahat continues to improve
The flood continues to improve when only 301 victims from 84 families are still in the three relief centres as at 9 am today.
Fri Dec 11 2015
KL ranked No.14 in affordable accommodation
Kuala Lumpur is listed as worlds 15 most affordable cities in the world for hotel and lodging rental website, Airbnb.
Wed Dec 10 2014
Haj fee remains at RM9,980
Government and Lembaga Tabung Haji had agreed to maintain the RM9,980 rate as a special gift to the pilgrims even though costs, particularly for accomodation and transport, had risen.
Sat Feb 02 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024