Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports
Many took loans to pay recruitment fees, but are unable to start repaying them without jobs or salaries, Andy Hall said.
Thu Apr 20 2023
US lifts import ban on Malaysian glove maker YTY
US says Malaysian rubber glove maker YTY Industry Holdings Sdn Bhd has resolved suspected labour abuses.
Thu Feb 09 2023
EXCLUSIVE - Goodyear settles labour abuse claims with workers at Malaysian factory
The total settlement amount exceeded the original claim of around RM5 million, said the workers' lawyer Chandra Segaran.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Ex-workers at Malaysia's Brightway sue Kimberly-Clark, Ansell over alleged labour abuse
According to the complaint, the workers paid high recruitment fees, worked long hours with few or no rest days, had their passports taken.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Malaysia firms turn down orders as migrant labour shortage hits
Despite lifting a COVID-19 freeze on recruiting foreign workers in February, Malaysia has not seen a significant return of migrant workers.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Exclusive: Ferrero to stop buying palm oil from Malaysia's Sime Darby over labour concerns
The move is a further reputational blow for Sime Darby and for Malaysia, which faces mounting allegations of labour abuses of migrant workers in various industries.
Fri Apr 15 2022
Malaysia workers seek judicial review of Supermax deal to supply UK health service
The move comes after US Customs and Border Protection in October banned imports from Supermax over alleged labour abuses.
Fri Jan 07 2022
ANALYSIS - Malaysia's labour abuse allegations a risk to export growth model
Malaysia's govt and companies must address mounting allegations of workplace abuse of migrant labourers who fuel the country's economy.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Malaysian palm giant IOI says aware of US customs letter on alleged forced labour
IOI said while it had been made aware of the letter, it had not been notified directly by the CBP.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Exclusive - U.S. tyre maker Goodyear faces allegations of labour abuse in Malaysia, documents show
Workers said they faced intimidation from Goodyear after they filed the lawsuits.
Mon May 31 2021
US Customs determines forced labour at Malaysia's Top Glove, to seize gloves
Top Glove has said in the past months that it has taken extensive rectification actions to improve its labour practices.
Tue Mar 30 2021
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Thu Oct 01 2020
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024