Foreign Workers Sue Japanese Firms in US Court over Exploitation and Non-Payment of Wages
Background
Many of the foreign workers previously employed by Kawaguchi Manufacturing Sdn Bhd took out loans to come to Malaysia for employment and are “in significant debt...
Proposal to Allow Foreign Spouses to Work in Malaysia: A Step Towards Economic Diversification
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail recently suggested that the government may reconsider its policy on foreign spouses working in Malaysia. In a written parliamentary reply, he...
Government's Proposal to Introduce Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Contribution for Foreign Workers
Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan recently spoke at the ESG and Sustainability Conference 2024, where he discussed the government's proposal to introduce Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution...
Malaysian Mothers' Fight for Children's Citizenship: A Call for Clarity
Background
PETALING JAYA: Two family advocacy groups, Family Frontiers and the Malaysian Mothers' Network, have voiced their concerns over the impact of a mother's permanent resident (PR) status abroad on her...
U Mobile to Reduce Foreign Shareholding, Invite Local Investors in 5G Network
Commitment to National Agenda
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: U Mobile Sdn Bhd, the country's second 5G network provider, has announced its intention to reduce its foreign majority shareholding to 20%...
Write an article about Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said the new Sarawak airport would draw inspiration from the airports in Abu Dhabi and Doha, featuring a seamless concept and cutting-edge technology. (Facebook pic)
KUCHING: Sarawak’s proactive move to develop...
Foreign Worker Employment Quota Freeze Extended
Reasons for the Freeze
The Malaysian government has announced that the freeze on foreign worker employment quota applications will continue until a date to be announced later. This decision was made by Home Minister Datuk...
Tragic Accident at Jalan Bukit Senjuang: One Dead, Two Injured in Building Collapse
Accident Details
A devastating building collapse incident occurred at Jalan Bukit Senjuang, Melaka, in the evening of , claiming the life of a foreign construction worker and injuring...
