No plan to abolish recruitment system for domestic helpers - Awang
Awang said as of Oct 31 this year, a total of 88,752 foreign maids are working in this country.
Thu Dec 02 2021
No entry of foreign workers, including maids, until Dec 31 - Saravanan
Private employment agencies are advised not to make any advertisements that mislead employers on entry of foreign maids into the country.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Foreign maids still not allowed to enter Malaysia
The government was still investigating the matter and was in the midst of considering it.
Wed Jun 24 2020
Budget 2018: Malaysians can hire foreign domestic helpers directly
The government will allow employers to hire foreign domestic helpers directly from nine selected countries without going through an agent.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Wanita UMNO wants government to reduce cost of getting foreign maids to RM5,000
Wanita Umno has urged the government to reduce the recruitment cost of bringing in foreign maids from RM8,000 to a maximum of RM5,000.
Tue Apr 29 2014
Govt urged to manage hiring of foreign maids
Wanita Bairsan Nasional urged the Malaysian and Indonesian governments to take over the management of foreign maids in the country.
Thu Jan 10 2013
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canberra on Australia tour
This is King Charles' first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer in February.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
The retreat is aimed at forming a bond between around 100 cabinet ministers and their deputies, according to migrant protection minister.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Charles Leclerc wins US Grand Prix; Max Verstappen 3rd after Norris penalty
Charles Leclerc also won the Monaco Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix this year and sits third in the driver standings.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will make decisions based on its interests, PM's office says
Israel is pondering its military reaction to recent Iranian missile strikes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024