Migrant Repatriation Program: Socio-Economic Impacts
Malaysia's current Migrant Repatriation Program (PRM), initiated on 1st March 2024 to manage the return of undocumented foreign workers, has seen significant activity since its launch.
The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.
The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.
Fri Dec 27 2024
Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said as of Sept 15 the total number of foreign workers is nearing the stipulated ceiling.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
Pope Francis, in Singapore, urges fair wages for migrant workers
Many of the migrant workers come from nearby countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh and India.
Thu Sep 12 2024
New MOU to ensure more orderly recruitment of foreign workers from India - Steven Sim
Steven Sim said original MoU lapsed in 2014, resulting in almost ten years without clear guidelines for recruiting workers from India.
Thu Aug 22 2024
DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the govt will incur long-term losses if the construction sector continues to rely on foreign workers.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Op Pintas Mega: Myanmar teen rescued from forced labour
Dozens of foreign workers fled and tried to go into hiding when police conducted an Op Pintas Mega raid at a recycling factory.
Fri Jul 26 2024
India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers
Kuwait's deputy prime minister accuses property owners of committing violations that contribute towards such incidents.
Thu Jun 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] Harvesting genius: Unravelling the complex dance of brain drain
Malaysia's most brilliant minds persist in "vibrating and shaking" other countries, leaving a palpable void in their homeland.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers
The suspects robbed the Myanmar nationals of their wallets, mobile phones and UNHCR cards and subsequently fled.
Mon May 20 2024
High Court dismisses Guan Eng, wife and Phang's bid to strike out bribery charges
Trio to face corruption and money laundering charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6 million.
Fri May 03 2024
Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC
A recent report showed 10 percent of formal workers receiving wages below the minimum rate of RM1,500 per month.
Wed May 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Complete reform of 3D sectors needed to reduce reliance on foreign workers
The journey to reduce our reliance on foreign workers can be long and arduous, but it is the path we must pursue.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Deadline for foreign workers' VDR application extended to April 21 - Saifuddin Nasution
This extension will provide genuine employers with the opportunity to quickly settle the process of obtaining this VDR approval letter.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Sektor penerbangan Malaysia 2025 bakal alami pertumbuhan ketara
Suruhanjaya Penerbangan Malaysia (MAVCOM) menjangkakan sektor penerbangan Malaysia mengalami pertumbuhan yang ketara pada tahun 2025.
Wed Jan 15 2025
AWANI Borneo [15/01/2025] - Kebakaran besar| Bekalan gas| Maritim
AWANI Borneo 15 Januari 2025 bersama Jasmine Abu Bakar
1. Kebakaran di Kanowit, 88 penghuni rumah panjang tinggal sehelai sepinggang.
2. PETROS akan laksana fungsi sebagai agregator tunggal.
3. Komuniti nelayan diperkukuh bantu dasar Ekonomi Biru
1. Kebakaran di Kanowit, 88 penghuni rumah panjang tinggal sehelai sepinggang.
2. PETROS akan laksana fungsi sebagai agregator tunggal.
3. Komuniti nelayan diperkukuh bantu dasar Ekonomi Biru
Wed Jan 15 2025
Sabah softwood peruntuk RM3.6 juta bina sekolah CLC sejak 2020
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ia pembinaan enam buah Sekolah Comunity Learning Centre (CLC) bagi anak-anak pekerja Indonesia yang bekerja di syarikat itu.
ia pembinaan enam buah Sekolah Comunity Learning Centre (CLC) bagi anak-anak pekerja Indonesia yang bekerja di syarikat itu.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Loke harap penyusunan semula MAHB dimuktamad tidak lama lagi
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Wed Jan 15 2025
Komuniti nelayan diperkukuh bantu dasar ekonomi biru
Kerajaan komited dalam usaha memperkukuh sosioekonomi komuniti nelayan tradisi di Sipitang melalui pelaksanaan inisiatif berkaitan ekonomi biru.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Labuan lancar Pelan Tindakan Pelancongan Komprehensif bagi 2025-2030
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Wed Jan 15 2025
Penerima SARA rancang perbelanjaan, utamakan keperluan asas
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Wed Jan 15 2025
Bantuan: SARA melalui MyKad disalurkan bermula hari ini
Usaha penyaluran Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) melalui penggunaan MyKad akan diperluaskan ke Sabah dan Sarawak pada tahun ini berbanding hanya di negeri-negeri Semenanjung Malaysia pada 2024.
Wed Jan 15 2025
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Wed Jan 15 2025
ASEAN 2025 | 15 Jan
ASEAN 2025 hari ini bersama Pia Ernadya membawa tumpuan berikut:
Wed Jan 15 2025