Immigration Dept deports 232 Indonesians via sea from Tawau
Immigration Department advises all foreign nationals to ensure they have valid travel documents or work permits before entering Sabah.
Wed May 29 2024
Three Bangladeshis held in Shah Alam for selling fake work permits
The fake permits are readily available and offered at a much cheaper price estimated at RM200 and their customers are mostly Bangladeshis.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Former DBKL deputy director freed for second time on corruption charges
Sabudin Mohd Salleh was overwhelmed with emotions after being freed for the second time on two charges of obtaining a bribe amounting to RM200,000 for the issuance of work permits.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Cost structure of hiring PDI to be reviewed every three months - Saravanan
Examples of cost components in Malaysia include Immigration Security Deposit, insurance, health check, levy and work permit, Saravanan said.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Immediate action against foreign fishermen without valid temporary work permits
Immediate enforcement action will be taken against foreign fishermen who have yet to apply for their Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) after the moratorium ended on Dec 31 last year.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Dyson splits with Malaysia supplier, stoking concern over migrant worker treatment
In interviews over the last two months, the employees also say ATA hired thousands of foreigners without work permits.
Sun Dec 05 2021
COVID-19: Malaysian man among 16 more deaths in Singapore on Oct 21
The remaining 15 cases, the ministry said 11 were male Singaporeans and Permanent Residents and four were female Singaporeans.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Still long queue at M'sian immigration in S'pore, but situation under control
Khairul Dzaimee says priority in renewing passports was given to Malaysians who needed to extend their work permits in the near future.
Mon Mar 22 2021
COVID: Two Malaysians among 12 new imported cases in Singapore on Monday
According to Singapore's Health Ministry, both Malaysians are work permit holders who arrived from Malaysia and were asymptomatic.
Tue Mar 02 2021
COVID: Two M'sian women among 14 new imported cases reported in S'pore on Friday
Singapore's health ministry said both women were work permit holders who arrived from Malaysia and were asymptomatic.
Sat Feb 20 2021
COVID-19: Three Malaysians among 17 new imported cases in Singapore on Wednesday
All three were work permit holders who arrived from Malaysia, and were asymptomatic.
Thu Feb 04 2021
COVID: Two M'sians among 44 imported cases in Singapore on Monday
Both work permit holders arrived from Malaysia, said the ministry in its full data released late last night.
Tue Jan 26 2021
COVID: Malaysian woman among 41 asymptomatic imported cases in Singapore
Labelled as Case 59586, the work permit holder arrived from her home country.
Mon Jan 25 2021
COVID-19: Two M'sian men among 33 asymptomatic imported cases in S'pore
Both work permit holders who arrived from Malaysia are labelled as case numbers 59230 and 59232 respectively.
Thu Jan 14 2021
COVID-19 : Singapore reports one preliminarily positive case for B117 strain
It involved a 24 year-old male Korean national, who is a work permit holder working at Azur, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, 75 Airport Boulevard.
Thu Jan 07 2021
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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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