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Govt's decision to allow foreign engineering grads from local uni to work prompts debate.

'Ministry advises employers to repatriate or transfer stranded migrant workers to other employers.'

Activist says trio also locked out of hostel, belongings held by employers.

Such argument is detrimental to protecting workers’ welfare, Fadzmel says.

UPDATED 10.30AM | Caseworker claims given the run-around by police and labour office.

Teachers at the facilities allegedly being paid below minimum wage.

PARLIAMENT | Minister tells Dewan the Kedah state subsidiary will also shut down.

Labour group claims S'wak govt stonewalling amendments.

Minister says govt will determine the actual number of refugees first.

Four Indonesian women were also rescued by authorities.

UPDATED 4.43PM | PARLIAMENT | 'We will take into account views of all parties, including workers and employers.'

Life is tough for many who are skilled but receive low salaries.

Common issues include unlawful salary cuts, failure to follow minimum wage.

Businesses worry about cost of implementation, among others – Soh.

Applications by employers can be made via Immigration Dept's MyVisa system.

Home minister says it's due to national security factors.

UPDATED 4.33PM | Govt facilitating job placements, upskilling and reskilling programmes.

Women participation in labour market still low, at 55.8pct.

Decision places considerable strain on businesses, Soh says.

Ahmad Maslan wants it to be managed entirely by CLAB.

KRI report says 'last-mile' labour market initiatives important to facilitate education-to-work transition.

UPDATED 3.38PM | PARLIAMENT | Civil service far behind one percent target of disabled staffers.

A Bangladeshi MP reveals about 1k undocumented Bangladeshis in M'sian prisons.

Group says agents and employers of legal but jobless workers are traffickers.