#labour

Bestinet allegedly collecting 'medical' fee 2 years after contract lapse

Bestinet allegedly collecting 'medical' fee 2 years after contract lapse

Agencies also question additional fees imposed by the company.
'I scammed so I could live': South Asians enslaved in scam compounds

'I scammed so I could live': South Asians enslaved in scam compounds

English-speaking and tech-savvy individuals who were promised good jobs abroad duped into scam rings.
LETTER | Sabah Labour Ordinance amendments a long-awaited leap

LETTER | Sabah Labour Ordinance amendments a long-awaited leap

It signifies commitment to enhancing worker protection, modernising labour regulations.
145 migrants nabbed in operation at Johor coffee shops

145 migrants nabbed in operation at Johor coffee shops

Detention due to violating pass conditions, no valid permits, overstaying.
Ministry: 362 employers applied to join progressive wage pilot project

Ministry: 362 employers applied to join progressive wage pilot project

Deputy human resources minister says 867 have open accounts in the meantime.
S'gor reviewing policy banning foreign cooks at hawker stalls

S'gor reviewing policy banning foreign cooks at hawker stalls

Difficult to enforce move due to state's large population, Ng says.
COMMENT | Fully utilising HRDF for workers' benefit

COMMENT | Fully utilising HRDF for workers' benefit

Recent reports highlight concerns about management of funds.
COMMENT | Massive migrant labour recruiting issues, cops must probe

COMMENT | Massive migrant labour recruiting issues, cops must probe

Haul up those responsible for administrative or criminal sanctions.
Veteran unionist Zainal Rampak dies

Veteran unionist Zainal Rampak dies

He fought for workers' interests with dedication and passion, says MTUC.
Miri MP vows to assist young lawyers fight for 'minimum allowance'

Miri MP vows to assist young lawyers fight for 'minimum allowance'

Chiew to facilitate discussions with relevant ministry on group's proposed amendments.
Working on it: Minister on 59th place in work-life balance index

Working on it: Minister on 59th place in work-life balance index

Govt committed to making workplace more humane, Sim says.
LETTER | Engage in ethical migrant worker advocacy

LETTER | Engage in ethical migrant worker advocacy

Don't make allegations to attract media attention with overrated foreign activists.
Firm sues FGV Plantations in pay dispute over supply of migrant labour

Firm sues FGV Plantations in pay dispute over supply of migrant labour

The Felda subsidiary has entered an appearance to respond to lawsuit involving RM323,700.
Bestinet contract extended under stricter conditions: Saifuddin

Bestinet contract extended under stricter conditions: Saifuddin

Govt committee to draft parameters to protect workers' rights.
Ministry probes private university over unpaid wages

Ministry probes private university over unpaid wages

University management has been summoned to the Cyberjaya Labour Office.
LETTER | Work-life balance for Gen Z in biomedical roles

LETTER | Work-life balance for Gen Z in biomedical roles

Employers must find ways to cater to this generation of workforce.
Controversial migrant worker system gets new lease, sources say

Controversial migrant worker system gets new lease, sources say

Agreement terms shrouded in secrecy but govt to have greater control of FWCMS.
Govt responds to UN queries, says it opposes migrant worker exploitation

Govt responds to UN queries, says it opposes migrant worker exploitation

Govt vows no compromise with parties involved, ambassador says.
'Migrants influx at KLIA due to employers chasing deadline'

'Migrants influx at KLIA due to employers chasing deadline'

UPDATED 6.43PM | Number of workers arriving quadrupled the usual as deadline approached, says immigration.
Govt touts tenfold penalty increase in work safety amendment

Govt touts tenfold penalty increase in work safety amendment

This ensures worker safety, health, and welfare, Abdul Rahman says.
M'sian govt yet to respond to UN's migrant worker abuse allegations

M'sian govt yet to respond to UN's migrant worker abuse allegations

The 60-day deadline for response ends today.
COMMENT | Why the cold shoulder on minimum wage?

COMMENT | Why the cold shoulder on minimum wage?

PM seems to have forgotten minimum wage hike is in his hands not private sector's.
'Pengerang a landmark case for workers' right to be paid'

'Pengerang a landmark case for workers' right to be paid'

Sim says this is regardless of whether they have work.
84 new fire stations needed, Nga says

84 new fire stations needed, Nga says

It will enhance Fire and Rescue Dept's ability to service communities - minister.