With barbed wire and warnings, migrants stopped at US-Mexico border
In the wake of Title 42's expiration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it is prioritizing migrants with appointments to streamline processing.
Mon May 15 2023
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
Boat packed with hundreds of Haitian migrants runs aground in Florida
US authorities are investigating what appeared to be one of the largest human smuggling attempts off US shores in years.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Malaysia workers seek judicial review of Supermax deal to supply UK health service
The move comes after US Customs and Border Protection in October banned imports from Supermax over alleged labour abuses.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Thousands of migrant kids stuck in US border patrol custody, again
On Aug. 1 there were more than 2,200 unaccompanied children in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Malaysian palm giant IOI says aware of US customs letter on alleged forced labour
IOI said while it had been made aware of the letter, it had not been notified directly by the CBP.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Malaysia's FGV to pick auditor to assess forced labour accusation
FGV Holdings Bhd will appoint an independent auditor to assess its operations for signs of forced labour on the advice of US Customs.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Top Glove's $1 billion Hong Kong listing delayed amid U.S. ban imbroglio - Sources
The M'sian firm, which is already listed in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, flagged in late April it would sell 793.5 mln shares in the listing.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Malaysia's Supermax says abiding by labour laws after report on US probe
Malaysian firms have increasingly come under regulatory scrutiny over allegations of abuse of foreign workers.
Mon May 31 2021
Top Glove reiterates commitment to work closely with US CBP to resolve WRO, finding
Top Glove Corporation Bhd has reiterated its commitment to working closely with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to resolve the WRO and the forced labour finding against it.
Thu May 13 2021
US CBP seizes Top Glove shipment worth RM2.85 mln
A Kansas City-bound shipment of 4.68 million latex gloves made by a subsidiary of Top Glove Corporation Bhd has been seized by the United States (US) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.
Thu May 13 2021
US Customs seizes Malaysia's Top Glove shipment following forced labour finding
The indicators included debt bondage, excessive overtime, abusive working and living conditions, and retention of identity documents.
Wed May 05 2021
Top Glove has remediated 5 forced labour indicators - MD
Top Glove Corporation Bhd is currently in the third stage of the US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) Withhold Release Order (WRO) modification process.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Top Glove clarifies no new issue on forced labour discovered
The glove manufacturer said it continues to actively engage with the CBP towards addressing and fully remediating the issues identified immediately.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Import ban on Top Glove products tarnishes country's image - Saravanan
The countrys image has been tarnished following the issue of Top Glove facing the latest import ban by the US Department of Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) on all its disposable gloves.
Tue Mar 30 2021
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024