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Labour Dept: Employers could lose property if they don't pay wages

Labour Dept: Employers could lose property if they don't pay wages

New ruling under Employment Act affects employers who don't pay back wages.
20 'forced labourers' owed RM7,000 in wages each flee glove maker

20 'forced labourers' owed RM7,000 in wages each flee glove maker

They claim the firm swiftly replaced them with other migrant workers.
Sivakumar: Zero checks for migrant quota approvals only until March

Sivakumar: Zero checks for migrant quota approvals only until March

Labour department also investigating Penang employer who replaced 102 local workers. 
M'sian glovemakers must show 'no forced labour' to sell to UK's NHS

M'sian glovemakers must show 'no forced labour' to sell to UK's NHS

UK forced labour envoy meets M'sian govt agencies to address issue.
Govt to build new water treatment plants to address low water reserves

Govt to build new water treatment plants to address low water reserves

Low reserves causing frequent supply disruptions, says Minister Nik Nazmi.
Don't vilify us, illegal recruitment agencies to blame - Pusma

Don't vilify us, illegal recruitment agencies to blame - Pusma

Poor enforcement causes mushrooming of illegal agencies, Zarina says.
Family to sue employers over domestic worker Adelina's death

Family to sue employers over domestic worker Adelina's death

Indonesia to facilitate the suit, after Ambika was acquitted last June.
Lawyer seeks to clear family of remaining charges in domestic worker death

Lawyer seeks to clear family of remaining charges in domestic worker death

Mother acquitted of murder, DNAA hangs over daughter in Adelina Lisao case.

Improving interior schools my top priority, minister says

Improving interior schools my top priority, minister says

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek wants equal access to education.
'Minimum wage deferment for micro businesses a cabinet decision'

'Minimum wage deferment for micro businesses a cabinet decision'

Sivakumar says micro businesses recovering from pandemic.
Workers denied minimum wage will lose out on RM4,200 - labour group

Workers denied minimum wage will lose out on RM4,200 - labour group

LLRC reminds the human resources minister of Harapan's GE14 manifesto.
Migrant workers go on strike in last-ditch effort to recover RM400k wages

Migrant workers go on strike in last-ditch effort to recover RM400k wages

The more than 80 employees will not work until salary arrears received.
91-year-old sues govt in 50-year battle over inherited land

91-year-old sues govt in 50-year battle over inherited land

The determined Temerloh great-grandma believes her struggles are nearing an end.
100 religious groups represented at interfaith Yuletide gathering

100 religious groups represented at interfaith Yuletide gathering

The spirit of unity warmed up at a Christmas dinner last night.
Indonesian envoy to appeal acquittal of trafficking suspects

Indonesian envoy to appeal acquittal of trafficking suspects

Hermono says he is writing to Attorney General's Chambers.
Envoy: Abusive M'sian employers will be banned from entering Indonesia

Envoy: Abusive M'sian employers will be banned from entering Indonesia

Hermono expresses disappointment over abusive couple's acquittal.

Renewed call for UUCA abolition after 120 UM students evicted

Renewed call for UUCA abolition after 120 UM students evicted

B40 students were forced to find own accomodation.
Groups urge PM to backtrack on CPTPP deal

Groups urge PM to backtrack on CPTPP deal

The trade agreement will affect Malaysia’s economy and local businesses, they say. 
COMMENT | Why does a majority race fear minorities?

COMMENT | Why does a majority race fear minorities?

It is mainly due to politicians who should know better.
Ahead of GE15, Shah Alam folk hold cards close to their chest

Ahead of GE15, Shah Alam folk hold cards close to their chest

Residents more concerned about what the candidates can do for them.
Caught between rock and hard place: The Batu dilemma

Caught between rock and hard place: The Batu dilemma

As GE15 looms, voters here are torn between choosing incumbent and former MP. 

Prabakaran: Tian Chua preventing Anwar from becoming PM

Prabakaran: Tian Chua preventing Anwar from becoming PM

Chua confusing voters with 'vote me = vote Harapan', he says
Harapan Shah Alam candidate denies being on DBKL board to win contracts

Harapan Shah Alam candidate denies being on DBKL board to win contracts

Umno supreme council member Razlan has accused Azli of this.
Shah Alam candidates focus on floods as storms loom

Shah Alam candidates focus on floods as storms loom

This week, floods hit Shah Alam, Kota Raja, Klang, and Kapar.