foreign workers

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.

Noda Junko pleaded not guilty to a charge of concealing the birth of a baby girl by dumping the infant in a shopping mall toilet in Cheras.

ADGMIN the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.

Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.

The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assures parents wishing to reclaim their children need not worry and encouraged them to approach the ministry.

The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.

The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.

Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.

We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.

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