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US tire maker Goodyear loses dispute against foreign workers in Malaysia

US tire maker Goodyear loses dispute against foreign workers in Malaysia

The victory for foreign employees, comes amid accusations of unpaid wages and employee mistreatment at the firm's Malaysian factory.
Fri Jun 11 2021
Eight foreigners injured in Subang gas cylinder explosion

Eight foreigners injured in Subang gas cylinder explosion

A cooking gas cylinder exploded at the warehouse of a well-known Kopitiam supplier in Jalan Subang 10, Subang today.
Thu Sep 21 2017
Five men charged with kidnapping nine foreigners

Five men charged with kidnapping nine foreigners

If found guilty, they could face the death sentence or life imprisonment.
Mon Sep 26 2016
Finance Ministry mulls over automation programmes

Finance Ministry mulls over automation programmes

"It's not good to be highly dependent on foreign workers and Malaysia has to balance its economic needs and the country's security."
Tue Aug 02 2016
Risky to hire illegal immigrants as security guards

Risky to hire illegal immigrants as security guards

The practice should be stopped for public safety, the Home Ministry says.
Fri Jul 15 2016
Ministry views employment of 30,000 illegal foreign security guards seriously

Ministry views employment of 30,000 illegal foreign security guards seriously

Malaysia only allows locals and Nepalese to be employed by security companies licensed by the Home Ministry.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Bully victim fights back, stabs colleague to death

Bully victim fights back, stabs colleague to death

The 28-year-old retaliated and stabbed his bully in the chest using a folding knife.
Mon May 09 2016
Trader offered commission to seek Thai citizens needing Malaysian IC

Trader offered commission to seek Thai citizens needing Malaysian IC

Apparently, a Malaysian IC can be made for a fee between RM8,000 and RM12,000, according to a trader.
Sun May 08 2016
SME Association wants govt to relook rehiring programme for foreign workers

SME Association wants govt to relook rehiring programme for foreign workers

It is hoped the government will work closely with business associations and local chambers of commerce to legalise all illegal workers to help SMEs grow their businesses.
Sat Mar 05 2016
MEF hopes employers which can recruit foreign workers not impacted by freeze

MEF hopes employers which can recruit foreign workers not impacted by freeze

It's possible that some employers have already made payments, and the government decision may delay their work.
Sun Feb 21 2016
Foreign workers vs expatriates, what's the difference?

Foreign workers vs expatriates, what's the difference?

Some are still clueless as to who these people are. Astro AWANI's Rizal Zulkapli provides easy ways to differentiate foreign workers from expatriates.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Foreign workers in Malaysia: Five key facts you should know

Foreign workers in Malaysia: Five key facts you should know

Here's a quick look at foreign workers in Malaysia. Astro AWANI's Rizal Zulkapli has the details.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Higher levy will deter foreign workers to Malaysia - Associations

Higher levy will deter foreign workers to Malaysia - Associations

The increase will have an adverse impact on the construction industry and other downstream sectors, including transportation, logistics, services and manufacturing.
Wed Feb 03 2016
Typhoid: 30 per cent of foreign workers in Malaysia not vaccinated

Typhoid: 30 per cent of foreign workers in Malaysia not vaccinated

More than 30 per cent of foreign workers in the country are not given typhoid vaccination, said Health Minister Datuk Seri S. Subramaniam.
Wed Oct 28 2015
Special body to manage intake of foreign workers: Zahid

Special body to manage intake of foreign workers: Zahid

The special body will coordinate intake, registration, monitoring and enforcement of foreign workers in Malaysia.
Mon Mar 30 2015
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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