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Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

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
Pope Francis, in Singapore, urges fair wages for migrant workers

Pope Francis, in Singapore, urges fair wages for migrant workers

Many of the migrant workers come from nearby countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh and India.
Thu Sep 12 2024
New MOU to ensure more orderly recruitment of foreign workers from India - Steven Sim

New MOU to ensure more orderly recruitment of foreign workers from India - Steven Sim

Steven Sim said original MoU lapsed in 2014, resulting in almost ten years without clear guidelines for recruiting workers from India.
Thu Aug 22 2024
DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers

DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the govt will incur long-term losses if the construction sector continues to rely on foreign workers.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Op Pintas Mega: Myanmar teen rescued from forced labour

Op Pintas Mega: Myanmar teen rescued from forced labour

Dozens of foreign workers fled and tried to go into hiding when police conducted an Op Pintas Mega raid at a recycling factory.
Fri Jul 26 2024
India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire

India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire

Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers

Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers

Kuwait's deputy prime minister accuses property owners of committing violations that contribute towards such incidents.
Thu Jun 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] Harvesting genius: Unravelling the complex dance of brain drain

[COLUMNIST] Harvesting genius: Unravelling the complex dance of brain drain

Malaysia's most brilliant minds persist in "vibrating and shaking" other countries, leaving a palpable void in their homeland.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers

Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers

The suspects robbed the Myanmar nationals of their wallets, mobile phones and UNHCR cards and subsequently fled.
Mon May 20 2024
High Court dismisses Guan Eng, wife and Phang's bid to strike out bribery charges

High Court dismisses Guan Eng, wife and Phang's bid to strike out bribery charges

Trio to face corruption and money laundering charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6 million.
Fri May 03 2024
Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC

Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC

A recent report showed 10 percent of formal workers receiving wages below the minimum rate of RM1,500 per month.
Wed May 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Complete reform of 3D sectors needed to reduce reliance on foreign workers

[COLUMNIST] Complete reform of 3D sectors needed to reduce reliance on foreign workers

The journey to reduce our reliance on foreign workers can be long and arduous, but it is the path we must pursue.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Deadline for foreign workers' VDR application extended to April 21 - Saifuddin Nasution

Deadline for foreign workers' VDR application extended to April 21 - Saifuddin Nasution

This extension will provide genuine employers with the opportunity to quickly settle the process of obtaining this VDR approval letter.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns

Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns

According to DOSM, there were approximately three million migrants living in this country by the end of July, last year.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Muhyiddin's son-in-law to be charged with CBT - MACC

Muhyiddin's son-in-law to be charged with CBT - MACC

MACC said Muhammad Adlan Berhan is required to return to Malaysia to face several criminal breach of trust charges.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?

Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?

A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel

Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel

Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?

What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?

The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office

Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office

Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21

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

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

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

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

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