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
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
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
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
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
Housing cattle of migrant workers
Appalling living conditions render physical distancing an immense luxury, exposing them to infectious diseases.
· 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
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
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
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
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
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