373,459 foreign worker applications approved until Dec 4 - Saifuddin Nasution
Saifuddin Nasution said currently, there are a total of 1.4 million foreign workers with temporary work pass in the country.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Govt to probe if employers behind raids against foreign workers to avoid paying wages
Hamzah said the ministry would investigate all aspects of such issues to ensure that justice was done to all parties concerned.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Singapore refutes claim over 100 Msian workers sleeping rough
Routine inspections and checks by officers did not find any work pass holders sleeping in the streets.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Individuals with work pass, employers letter should be allowed to get through roadblocks - Ismail Sabri
Individuals with a valid work pass or authorisation letter from their employers should be allowed to pass through roadblocks mounted in areas placed under the CMCO.
Sat Oct 24 2020
COVID-19: Two more Malaysians test positive in Singapore
The two cases take the total number of Malaysians infected here to five cases this week and all are work pass holders.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Long-term pass holders can leave without applying for immigration approval
The matter was effective immediately for Malaysians who have work passes or permanent resident passes from foreign countries.
Wed Sep 16 2020
COVID-19: Singapore reports 158 new cases, 9 in community
Singapore which is in the third week of Phase Two of reopening its economic activities confirmed 158 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the last 24 hours. According
Wed Jul 08 2020
COVID-19: Singapore records 169 new cases
The community cases involved three Singaporeans or permanent residents and eight work pass holders.
Fri Jul 03 2020
COVID-19: Singapore reports 215 new cases, tally surpasses 44,000-mark
There are four imported cases, all of whom have been placed on stay-home notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore.
Wed Jul 01 2020
COVID-19: 246 new cases in Singapore with six within community
Singapore reported 246 new cases of COVID-19 infection with six cases in the community, bringing the republics tally to 43,907 cases.
Tue Jun 30 2020
COVID-19: 219 new cases in Singapore, six in community
In brief noon data released today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that of the six cases, five were Singaporeans or permanent residents and one was work pass holders.
Fri Jun 26 2020
COVID-19: Singapore reports 191 new cases, seven in community
Singapore, which is on the sixth day of its phase two of reopening, today confirmed 191 new cases of COVID-19 infection, with seven cases in the community.
Wed Jun 24 2020
COVID-19 : Singapore reports 218 new cases, only two in community
Singapore confirmed 218 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the last 24 hours, with only two cases in the community, involving work pass holders.
Sat Jun 20 2020
COVID-19: Singapore's tally surpasses 40,000 with 347 new cases
The noon data showed that there are only five cases in the community, with two involving Singaporeans or permanent residents while three are work pass holders.
Sat Jun 13 2020
COVID-19: Singapore's tally stands at 38,514 with 218 new cases
Of the 218 cases, only six were from the community and all are work pass holders.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024