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
Only 67 employers in NS obtain accommodation certificate - JTK
Arul Kumar said it involved 348 workers' accommodations which housed 4,541 foreign workers throughout the state.
Tue Mar 02 2021
29,042 workers' accommodations inspected under Act 446 - Awang
The Human Resource Ministry has inspected 3,652 employers involving 29,042 units of workers' accommodations nationwide under Act 446.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Emergency Ordinance to ensure better compliance by providers of workers accommodation - Saravanan
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.Sravanan said the new law was gazetted yesterday (Feb 17) to control the spread of COVID- 19.
Thu Feb 18 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
Not complying with workers' accommodation requirements, 23 employers charged
Awang said most employers who have been charged in court failed in the SOP compliance as too many workers were living in one room.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Amendment to Employment Act 1955 will be tabled in Parliament in January
A detailed working paper on the issue of foreign workers' accommodation had already been made by the ministry and presented to a committee chaired by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Thu May 18 2017
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