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OP Global: Victims found to suffer from physical and emotional abuse

OP Global: Victims found to suffer from physical and emotional abuse

There are elements of child labour and exploitation with those under 18 forced to work by selling goods, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hours a day, government says

Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hours a day, government says

Child labourers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles and worked long hours.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Child trafficking thrives in India despite strong laws

Child trafficking thrives in India despite strong laws

At least 11 million children are trafficked for labour in India.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Over 300,000 Tanzanian children saved from unsafe environment

Over 300,000 Tanzanian children saved from unsafe environment

The children were subjected to child labour, violence, poor hygiene conditions and human trafficking, an official said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
US uncovers over 3,800 cases of child worker abuse, launches crackdown

US uncovers over 3,800 cases of child worker abuse, launches crackdown

The Biden administration will implement tougher new measures designed to punish violators after discovering thousands of cases of abuse.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Korean auto giant Hyundai investigating child labour in its US supply chain

Korean auto giant Hyundai investigating child labour in its US supply chain

Hyundai suppliers in Alabama found to have relied on underage workers, the company's global chief operating officer Jose Munoz said.
Thu Oct 20 2022
FGV, Project Liber8 collaborate to raise awareness on child trafficking

FGV, Project Liber8 collaborate to raise awareness on child trafficking

117 students and teachers from public schools in Lahad Datu as well as personnel from FGV and its CLCs participated in the workshop.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Child labour: National Action Plan needed to protect our children, says expert

Child labour: National Action Plan needed to protect our children, says expert

To abolish child labour, ensure all children had equal access to education, regardless of who they are.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Govt takes various measures to deal with oil palm industry labour issue - Khairuddin

Govt takes various measures to deal with oil palm industry labour issue - Khairuddin

Forced labour is no longer an issue in the country following the implementation of various measures by the government to address the problem.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Migrant school closures fuel child labour in Thai seafood industry

Migrant school closures fuel child labour in Thai seafood industry

The 2019 raid targeted at Burmese teachers without proper work permits has led to school closures, affecting some 2,800 Burmese children.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Child labour in plantations: RM5 million for comprehensive study - Mah

Child labour in plantations: RM5 million for comprehensive study - Mah

A comprehensive study on labour in the country's plantation sector will be carried out to correct international perception on the existence of child and forced labour.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Girls can cut poverty in developing economies: UN

Girls can cut poverty in developing economies: UN

Girls in developing countries are less likely than boys to complete schooling because of forced marriage, child labour and female genital mutilation, risking the opportunities presented by their large
Thu Oct 20 2016
India parliament passes controversial child labour law

India parliament passes controversial child labour law

The Lok Sabha or the lower house approved a ban on all children under 14 from working, except if employed in family businesses or in the sports and entertainment industry.
Wed Jul 27 2016
Child labour in Ivory Coast, Africa

Child labour in Ivory Coast, Africa

Child labour in Ivory Coast, Africa
Wed Aug 05 2015
Government not condoning any act of forced, child labour

Government not condoning any act of forced, child labour

The Malaysian government does not condone any act of forced and child labour, takes seriously findings in the DoL report.
Wed Dec 03 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024