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Gig Workers Bill passed to provide social protection for 1.2m M'sians: Zahid

Gig Workers Bill passed to provide social protection for 1.2m M'sians: Zahid

PARLIAMENT | DPM says this ends long-term marginalisation of those in gig economy.
Socso launches 'Lindung' branding to boost worker protection

Socso launches 'Lindung' branding to boost worker protection

Exercise aims to create clearer, better-understood identity for schemes - Sim.
Bangladesh seizes RM174m assets from alleged labour syndicate leader

Bangladesh seizes RM174m assets from alleged labour syndicate leader

Court allows seizure to facilitate investigation, prevent evidence disposal.
Binding pacts key to ending migrant worker exploitation, says ex-MP

Binding pacts key to ending migrant worker exploitation, says ex-MP

M'sia and the region risk more sanctions without it, says Charles.
M'sia must do the right thing, Sim tells Guan Eng on minimum wage

M'sia must do the right thing, Sim tells Guan Eng on minimum wage

If system allowed to oppress migrants, M'sians will be harmed, says the minister.
Minimum wage order applies to PAS pre-school teachers too: Minister

Minimum wage order applies to PAS pre-school teachers too: Minister

PARLIAMENT | Sim says the institutions can be investigated if violations are reported.
PM: Petronas layoffs partly due to AI, GLCs to take in axed employees

PM: Petronas layoffs partly due to AI, GLCs to take in axed employees

UPDATED 4.05PM | PARLIAMENT | New tech has led to redundancies in positions, Anwar says.
Azalina says govt considering a Corporate Manslaughter Act

Azalina says govt considering a Corporate Manslaughter Act

This would be implemented under National Action Plan for businesses and human rights.
PM reveals 'multiple-entry visa facility' for Bangladesh workers

PM reveals 'multiple-entry visa facility' for Bangladesh workers

For workers to go meet their family, feel secure in jobs, Anwar says.
Alleged members of Bangladeshi workers' syndicate may walk: Report

Alleged members of Bangladeshi workers' syndicate may walk: Report

Whistleblower plans to challenge authorities' findings in court.
COMMENT | Guan Eng's views on migrants normalise 'ketuanan' dogma

COMMENT | Guan Eng's views on migrants normalise 'ketuanan' dogma

State thrives on making some seem more equal than others.
LETTER | Think justice beyond any selfish contrivances

LETTER | Think justice beyond any selfish contrivances

Immigrants treated like aliens in many countries.
Apologise for 'no migrant minimum wage' call, group tells Guan Eng

Apologise for 'no migrant minimum wage' call, group tells Guan Eng

Tenaganita says MP's statement reinforces dehumanisation of migrant labour.
YOURSAY | Do migrant workers deserve the same benefits as locals?

YOURSAY | Do migrant workers deserve the same benefits as locals?

‘Dignity at work is not a privilege; it is a right for everyone.’
Ex-DAP MP pans Guan Eng over 'unbecoming' no minimum wage idea

Ex-DAP MP pans Guan Eng over 'unbecoming' no minimum wage idea

UPDATED 10.04PM | 'You have revealed how comfortable you are with a system built on cheap, disposable labour.'
Guan Eng: No need minimum wage, EPF for existing migrant workers

Guan Eng: No need minimum wage, EPF for existing migrant workers

PARLIAMENT | DAP leader points out M'sia not bound by UN, ILO conventions.
Coconut threat: 'Bar Council should train lawyers on migrant treatment'

Coconut threat: 'Bar Council should train lawyers on migrant treatment'

Activist says incident could be symptom of larger problem within legal fraternity.
Source: Bangladesh to stop probing workers' exploitation syndicate

Source: Bangladesh to stop probing workers' exploitation syndicate

'Decision reached in a meeting between officials of both nations.'
RM1.7k minimum wage to be fully enforced on Aug 1

RM1.7k minimum wage to be fully enforced on Aug 1

Human Resources Ministry says the salary applies to all workers including migrant labour.
Ministry monitoring militant-related activities among varsity students: Zambry

Ministry monitoring militant-related activities among varsity students: Zambry

This follows the arrests of 36 Bangladeshis over their suspected involvement.
Wilayahku portal shuts down, staff left unpaid due to 'DBKL payment woes'

Wilayahku portal shuts down, staff left unpaid due to 'DBKL payment woes'

YWP Media chairperson says DBKL wants MACC 'letter' to release contract payments.
Group warns migrant recruitment model may lead to 'modern slavery'

Group warns migrant recruitment model may lead to 'modern slavery'

Replace syndicate-driven recruitment system with bilateral labour agreements - Tenaganita.
Bangladesh embassy denies threat of worker freeze over MOU

Bangladesh embassy denies threat of worker freeze over MOU

Ministry’s adviser merely expressed views over existing agreement.
Ex-MP urges for binding pact with Bangladesh to protect workers

Ex-MP urges for binding pact with Bangladesh to protect workers

Charles urges M'sia to replace 'toothless' MOU that enables syndicates.