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AI supports fashion's climate goals but workers may be left behind

AI supports fashion's climate goals but workers may be left behind

Artificial intelligence could help the fashion industry become greener, but unions worry workers will pay the price.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Georgia poll worker threatened to bomb election workers, US prosecutors say

Georgia poll worker threatened to bomb election workers, US prosecutors say

Prosecutors said the letter ended with a handwritten note: "PS boom toy in early vote place, cigar burning, be safe."
Tue Nov 05 2024
Gaza aid situation not much improved, US says as deadline for Israel looms

Gaza aid situation not much improved, US says as deadline for Israel looms

Aid workers and UN officials say humanitarian conditions continue to be dire in Gaza.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Staff at US voting machine firms prep for doxxing, misinformation and 'swatting'

Staff at US voting machine firms prep for doxxing, misinformation and 'swatting'

Following the 2020 election, some workers at election technology vendors reported that they had been "doxxed".
Sat Nov 02 2024
Israel votes to ban UN aid agency, Palestinians say 100,000 residents trapped

Israel votes to ban UN aid agency, Palestinians say 100,000 residents trapped

UNRWA workers involved in terrorist activities against Israel must be held accountable, says PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tue Oct 29 2024
New legislation on gig workers to ensure comprehensive welfare - DPM Ahmad Zahid

New legislation on gig workers to ensure comprehensive welfare - DPM Ahmad Zahid

The proposed legislation will be tabled by the Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) in the current session of the Dewan Rakyat.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Giuliani ordered to surrender apartment, valuables to Georgia election workers

Giuliani ordered to surrender apartment, valuables to Georgia election workers

The two election workers are seeking to collect nearly $146 million from the former New York mayor in a defamation case.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim

Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim

Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue - Saifuddin

Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue - Saifuddin

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said as of Sept 15 the total number of foreign workers is nearing the stipulated ceiling.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case

Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case

Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

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
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025

Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025

The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children

Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children

Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024
India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate

India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate

More than 1,000 workers have disrupted operations and protested in a makeshift tent close to the factory.
Tue Oct 01 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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