Negligence among reasons for employers' failure to provide proper workers' accommodation - JTKNS
Employers' negligence and profit-driven mindset are cited as reasons why they fail to provide conducive living space for their workers, according to the Negeri Sembilan Labour Department (JTKNS).
Thu Feb 29 2024
Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul?
With job scams leaving hundreds of migrant workers stranded in Malaysia, is it time for a complete overhaul of the system to better protect these workers and hold syndicates accountable?
Wed May 31 2023
Implementation of minimum wage rule for micro-entrepreneurs still under discussion - Noh Omar
Noh Omar said this was following an appeal by the entrepreneurs for its implementation to be reviewed.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Malaysia's downgrade to Tier 3 on human trafficking - inevitable?
According to the TIP Report, officials did not demonstrate a consistent understanding of the definition of trafficking.
Tue Jul 06 2021
EMCO: Only essential service workers allowed in office - Saravanan
Saravanan advised workers to report such errant employers to the ministry by using the Working for Workers application.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Construction site in N. Sembilan ordered to close for violating SOP
CIDB has put up the closure notice and cordoned off the area using barrier tape, and issued several notices for other offences.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Malaysia enforces requirement for improved worker accommodation to rein in COVID-19
It is among the first emergency ordinances laws that do not require prior parliamentary approval to be enforced.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Two Kuala Terengganu workers' accommodations fail to comply with Act 446
Two construction site workers' accommodations at two different locations here which house 299 workers are found to have not possessed accommodation certificates from the Labour Department (JTK).
Mon Feb 15 2021
No more compromise with employers violating ACT 466 - Labour Department
JTK will no longer compromise with employers who fail to comply with the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 2019.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Enforcement of Act 446 crucial to ensuring country free of forced labour, human trafficking - Saravanan
The continuous enforcement of the Workers Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) is crucial to ensuring efforts to eradicate elements of forced labour and human trafficking.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Ministry meets Malindo Air management to discuss fate of retrenched workers
The Ministry of Human Resources through the Labour Department has taken the initiative to hold discussions with the management of Malindo Air today following its retrenchment exercise.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Forced labour claims against Top Glove baseless - Saravanan
Investigations by the Labour Department on rubber glove manufacturer, Top Glove Corp Bhd, relating to claims that the company used forced labour, was found to be baseless.
Tue Jul 21 2020
Government committed to ensure the homeless stay off the streets - Annuar Musa
The government will ensure every aid and support programme planned for the homeless is done effectively to prevent them from going back to the streets.
Thu Jun 18 2020
Unhappy True Fitness staff file complaint at Labour Department
More than 50 former True Fitness Malaysia staff today fought for justice at the Labour Department after the fitness centre closed its operation here.
Tue Jun 13 2017
37,699 workers terminated in 2016
Majority of the terminations reported to the Labour Department (JTK) involved local workers (32,552 workers) or 86.3 per cent while 13.7 per cent or 5,147 were foreign workers.
Thu Feb 23 2017
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