Plantations Ministry trying to bring in 20,000 migrant workers

Khairuddin says approval given for oil palm sector, still negotiating for timber sector.

· 2 years ago · 1 comment

Plantations Ministry trying to bring in 20,000 migrant workers

Malaysia needs some serious soul-searching

General public, politicians equally at fault over rising xenophobia against migrant community.

Commentary by Josh Hong · 3 years ago · 1 comment

Malaysia needs some serious soul-searching

Malaysians in Singapore long for home

A year on, migrant workers who expected the MCO to last only a few weeks are still stuck in the republic.

By Angie Tan · 3 years ago

Malaysians in Singapore long for home

Groups oppose move to force swab tests on tenants, residents

They say tests meaningless if done only once, too costly if done repeatedly, legally dubious.

By Aminah Farid · 3 years ago

Groups oppose move to force swab tests on tenants, residents

Employers struggling with cost of Covid-19 tests for migrant workers

MEF says members face financial headaches due to fees for multiple tests, confusion over Socso subsidy

By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 3 years ago

Employers struggling with cost of Covid-19 tests for migrant workers


Housing cattle of migrant workers

Appalling living conditions render physical distancing an immense luxury, exposing them to infectious diseases.

· 3 years ago

Housing cattle of migrant workers

Respect dignity, human, labour rights of migrant workers in Malaysia, says Hakam

· 3 years ago

Immigration dept denies inaction on migrant squatter settlements

D-G says complaints often about workers’ quarters, where inhabitants possess valid documents.

· 3 years ago

Immigration dept denies inaction on migrant squatter settlements

Infected foreign workers trigger swoop on Kuching construction sites

Police, immigration nab themselves some illegals in raids to faciliate contact tracing

By Desmond Davidson · 3 years ago

Infected foreign workers trigger swoop on Kuching construction sites

Finas says Al Jazeera had no licence to film documentary

Police looking to add filming without licence to list of possible charges against production team.

· 3 years ago · 4 comments

Finas says Al Jazeera had no licence to film documentary

Hiring only locals unrealistic, says Top Glove chairman

Lim Wee Chai says company needs foreign workers to keep up with Covid-19 demand.

· 3 years ago

Hiring only locals unrealistic, says Top Glove chairman

End harassment and intimidation of media workers and critics in Malaysia

· 3 years ago

Migrant workers’ camps are time bombs for infectious diseases

· 3 years ago

Ismail Sabri looks to change policy for employing foreign workers

Defence minister says migrants major contributors to nationwide Covid-19 case load.

· 3 years ago

Ismail Sabri looks to change policy for employing foreign workers

Committee to monitor foreign workers when more sectors reopen, says Health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says migrants must understand, abide by new ministry SOPs.

By Noel Achariam · 3 years ago

Committee to monitor foreign workers when more sectors reopen, says Health D-G