S Vinothaa

Plywood factory gets blacklisted from recruiting Indonesian workers. 

He however fears being re-arrested due to quick jailing previously.

Minister says no forced labour, US customs did not verify allegations

They will be the first to enjoy the progressive new clauses.

Agents offer to speed up application for a fee, he says.

If completed, Malaysia will be the first SEA country to do so.

MALAYSIANSKINI |T Ravichandran does not let his handicap hold him back.

UPDATED 5PM | Recruitment can resume from Aug 1.

Portal's 'bad habits' caused re-freeze of Indonesian workers entering M'sia.

Former refugees earning RM20K monthly as skilled labourers.

M’sia’s proposed recruitment system must comply with agreed recruitment flow, he says.

The bill is scheduled for second reading during current Parliament sitting.

UPDATED 11.27AM | Repetitive recommendations indicate govt impervious to critique.

This comes after Indonesia imposes labour freeze. 

Saravanan assures MOHR staff are not involved in any wrongdoing.

UPDATED 6.55PM | Hamzah alludes to changes in MOU terms. 

Sources say it is part of Ops Hire investigations.

The Labour Law Coalition wants these clauses taken off from the bill.

Some industries have majority migrant workers such as in plantations.

Migrant Care wants Asri Ab Rahman sacked for his poor advice.

They say it will dilute unions' bargaining power, setting back labour rights.

US could impose sanctions on M'sia should it remain in bottom tier.  

Some M’sian immigration practices breach MOU, against Indonesian law.

There are no laws to enforce zero recruitment fees - govt source.