How migrant workers suffered to craft the 'Made in Italy' luxury label
Z Production and other workshops employed undocumented migrants there with no prior experience in leather-making to produce luxury products.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme
Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the programme would enable undocumented foreigners to be sent back to their home countries without prosecuted.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Keeping lights off: Undocumented Afghans go underground in Pakistan
Some locals who are helping the Afghans arrange for food and water to be secretly smuggled into the shelter under the cover of night.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Pakistan PM says expulsion of Afghans a response to Taliban non-cooperation
Tens of thousands of Afghans have had to leave the country, and authorities are rounding up many more in raids across the country.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Why is Pakistan deporting over a million undocumented Afghan immigrants?
The sudden expulsion threat came after suicide bombings this year that the govt said involved Afghans, though without providing evidence.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Pakistan official: 104,000 undocumented Afghans returned to Afghanistan through Torkham border
Deputy Commissioner Abdul Nasir Khan said the Afghan nationals had traveled from across Pakistan to the border crossing.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Afghans return to Taliban rule as Pakistan moves to expel 1.7 million
Pakistan is home to over 4 million Afghan migrants and refugees, about 1.7 million of whom are undocumented, according to Islamabad.
Tue Oct 31 2023
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
Detention centres: Is punishment the solution to the border-crossing issue?
Malaysian immigration authorities have been accused of causing the deaths of 149 Indonesian nationals who were subjected to allegedly brutal conditions in detention centres in Tawau, Sabah.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Foreign worker reforms must be No.1 priority
COVID-19 exposed many flaws in our labour market. The pandemic disrupted the global and regional movements of migrant labour both documented and undocumented
Mon Jun 13 2022
MEF appeals for special approval to employ refugees, undocumented foreign workers
The MEF today proposed for special approval to be given to use the labour among the refugees, undocumented foreign workers and prisoners for minor crimes within the country.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Over 90,000 illegal immigrants sent home under Malaysia's recalibration plan
A total of 96,809 undocumented immigrants (PATI) have been deported as at Aug 20 under the Repatriation Recalibration Programme.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Govt told to consider inoculating undocumented workers
The government has been urged to consider inoculating undocumented workers in order to achieve community-based herd immunity.
Tue Jul 27 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Walk-in vaccination only for undocumented individuals, S.Korea military suffers worst COVID-19 outbreak
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Mon Jul 19 2021
Refugee protection essential in Malaysia's combat against COVID-19 - Advisory Group on Myanmar
Refugee and undocumented migrant protection is essential in Malaysia's combat against COVID-19, otherwise it will impede Malaysia's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and endanger Malaysians as well.
Fri Jun 18 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024