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US trade rep proposes duties after flagging M'sia, 59 nations over forced labour imports

US trade rep proposes duties after flagging M'sia, 59 nations over forced labour imports

Failure to address issue 'unacceptable', Washington will no longer tolerate, says Greer.
M'sian embassy in Nepal removes migrant worker health screening notice after questions raised

M'sian embassy in Nepal removes migrant worker health screening notice after questions raised

SPECIAL REPORT | The notice listed only specific companies for screenings when Nepal has been loosening system.
MP SPEAKS | MSMEs must be saved to prevent job losses

MP SPEAKS | MSMEs must be saved to prevent job losses

MSMEs accounted for 48.7pct of total employment in 2024.
Stakeholders urge renegotiation of Bangladesh-M'sia MOU

Stakeholders urge renegotiation of Bangladesh-M'sia MOU

They urge Bangladeshi govt to address serious weaknesses in labour recruitment system.
ILO: West Asia crisis threatens RM13.2t income losses, jobs in Asia-Pacific

ILO: West Asia crisis threatens RM13.2t income losses, jobs in Asia-Pacific

Global economy could lose 14m full-time jobs this year, the organisation warned.
SNAPSHOT | Ex-MP questions Bestinet system after ILO denial; Loke hails inclusive education

SNAPSHOT | Ex-MP questions Bestinet system after ILO denial; Loke hails inclusive education

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ILO statement doesn't diminish global recognition of migrant worker system - Bestinet

ILO statement doesn't diminish global recognition of migrant worker system - Bestinet

Firm replies to UN agency's denial it had endorsed FWCMS.
ILO says it never endorsed Bestinet's FWCMS

ILO says it never endorsed Bestinet's FWCMS

UN agency says its previous comments on a proposal should not be construed as recognition.
New trade federation takes shape after MTUC's temporary dissolution by ROS

New trade federation takes shape after MTUC's temporary dissolution by ROS

Labour groups move to reorganise representation amid regulatory action.
COMMENT | M'sia loves its workers, just not enough to pay them

COMMENT | M'sia loves its workers, just not enough to pay them

Inequality deepens amid rising wealth at the top.
Freedom of Info law and Ombudsman will enhance justice for workers - minister

Freedom of Info law and Ombudsman will enhance justice for workers - minister

Workers to gain access to info on labour rights, channel for complaints, Azalina says.
SNAPSHOT | PM announces worker aid including maternity allowance; armed forces truck crashes

SNAPSHOT | PM announces worker aid including maternity allowance; armed forces truck crashes

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Bestinet defends migrant worker system track record, says Turap will complement it

Bestinet defends migrant worker system track record, says Turap will complement it

Company says criticism by 'certain public figures' is false, based on selective data.
Ramanan's aide: Why didn't Rafizi, Nik Nazmi complain about Bestinet system while in cabinet?

Ramanan's aide: Why didn't Rafizi, Nik Nazmi complain about Bestinet system while in cabinet?

'This is a question of consistency and honesty in politics.'
Home Ministry to give views on Turap when brought to cabinet

Home Ministry to give views on Turap when brought to cabinet

Saifuddin says no decision yet on the new migrant worker system.
HR Ministry: No decision yet on migrant worker recruitment systems

HR Ministry: No decision yet on migrant worker recruitment systems

Ministry said it is refining proposal with source countries, industry stakeholders.
YOURSAY | Outsourcing migrant worker recruitment creates flawed system

YOURSAY | Outsourcing migrant worker recruitment creates flawed system

'It has enabled excessive fees, weak oversight, and reduced accountability.'

LETTER | When sensational fabrication masquerades as news

LETTER | When sensational fabrication masquerades as news

Malaysians deserve better than conjecture and selective interpretation.
PKR MPs object new migrant worker system, criticise Ramanan

PKR MPs object new migrant worker system, criticise Ramanan

They say any such system must adhere to govt's specifications, requirements.
COMMENT | From morning rage to afternoon praise: Ramanan's migrant labour script

COMMENT | From morning rage to afternoon praise: Ramanan's migrant labour script

Was he uninformed or deliberately misleading?
Stop outsourcing govt functions, says MP over new migrant workers hiring system

Stop outsourcing govt functions, says MP over new migrant workers hiring system

Petaling Jaya MP cites national security and sovereignty concerns.
COMMENT | Malaysia can't afford another failed migration system

COMMENT | Malaysia can't afford another failed migration system

Without regulated, transparent framework, we risk a quiet reshaping of exploitation.

Ex-MP urges MACC to probe proposed new system for migrant workers

Ex-MP urges MACC to probe proposed new system for migrant workers

Charles questions how the company developing the system was selected.
WFH rollout falters as technical glitches drive civil servants back to office

WFH rollout falters as technical glitches drive civil servants back to office

Govt staffers complain of inaccessible attendance system, potential privacy issues.