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Malaysia's current Migrant Repatriation Program (PRM), initiated on 1st March 2024 to manage the return of undocumented foreign workers, has seen significant activity since its launch.

The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.

NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said as of Sept 15 the total number of foreign workers is nearing the stipulated ceiling.

The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

Many of the migrant workers come from nearby countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh and India.

Steven Sim said original MoU lapsed in 2014, resulting in almost ten years without clear guidelines for recruiting workers from India.

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the govt will incur long-term losses if the construction sector continues to rely on foreign workers.

Dozens of foreign workers fled and tried to go into hiding when police conducted an Op Pintas Mega raid at a recycling factory.

Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.

Kuwait's deputy prime minister accuses property owners of committing violations that contribute towards such incidents.

Malaysia's most brilliant minds persist in "vibrating and shaking" other countries, leaving a palpable void in their homeland.

The suspects robbed the Myanmar nationals of their wallets, mobile phones and UNHCR cards and subsequently fled.

Trio to face corruption and money laundering charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6 million.

A recent report showed 10 percent of formal workers receiving wages below the minimum rate of RM1,500 per month.

The journey to reduce our reliance on foreign workers can be long and arduous, but it is the path we must pursue.

This extension will provide genuine employers with the opportunity to quickly settle the process of obtaining this VDR approval letter.

The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.

PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.

Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.

Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."

US Figure Skating said athletes, coaches, and families returning from the National Development Camp were aboard the flight.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.

The crash caught on a webcam, shows the aircraft exploding in flames and plummeting to earth after it was struck by the helicopter.

Officials gave no death toll, but Senator Roger Marshall said most, if not all, aboard the Kansas-origin flight likely died in the crash.

Without specifying the exact number, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the personnel are expected to arrive tomorrow.

Palestinian forces handed over three Israeli hostages in Gaza for 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal on Thursday.