Internal investigation reveals labour supplier charged workers as much as US$1,000 each.

Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim says relationship between Cambodia and Malaysia extends beyond government.

Association chiefs say hotels need this shot in the arm to fill vacancies.

Hermono takes Malaysian authorities to task for ‘unjust treatment’ of undocumented migrant workers.

Immigration DG is encouraged by response, saying programme could break the previous record.

FMM asks for seamless integration between ministries during recruitment process.

Minister says labour urgently needed for roles unpopular with Malaysians.

Associations say employers bogged down by red tape.

DAP chairman says businesses want to see an end to the ministry’s involvement.

Ministry says it has almost met the demand for migrant labour.

Immigration DG says regulation ensures legitimacy of employer.

Business associations say migrant workers circumvent rules by paying local proxies to get DBKL trading licence.

Saravanan says move will help economy of crisis-hit south Asian country.

Situation is made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic.