Action was also taken against 22 employers under the Immigration Act

Deadly border dispute between neighbours, which has ended in a ceasefire, causes labour imbalance

Employers in three main sectors, 10 subsectors to submit bids for migrant labour

State records no new entries for foreign workers, focus on monitoring any laws, regulations violations

Approvals aim to address labour shortages, boost national productivity, output, says Chan

Burden of proof, authenticity, document integrity among factors to be considered, says Azalina

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus thanks Putrajaya for helping workers to uplift their lives, support families back home

Relevant agencies, ministries need to prepare clear SOP to recruit works for sector, says state exco

Facility's implementation reflects strengthening bilateral relations with Bangladesh over ethical, regulated labour cooperation, says KDN

Victim's brother gives emotive statement in court, described accused as brutal, inhumane

Body argues that job opportunities in public service sector ought to prioritise locals first

Plantations minister says this ensures companies abide by Malaysia’s strict standards

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Two foreign workers were injured on the job in Malaysia, but their stories could not have been more different.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will implement mandatory contributions for non-Malaysian workers starting this October, as part of efforts to strengthen social protection and promote fairer employment practices in line with international standards.

BATU GAJAH, June 17 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Northern Brigade has arrested five Myanmar nationals at a factory in the Lahat Industrial Area, believed to be involved in unlicensed electronic waste (e-waste) recycling activities, with the total value of the seizure estimated at RM111.4 million.

By Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, June 6 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) will take strict action against renters who flout the rule of hiring foreign workers at stalls and kiosks under its jurisdiction. When met at the “Cintai Sungai Klang” mini convention yesterday, Klang Mayor Dato’ Abd...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, May 24 — To resolve workers' accommodation issues, centralised workers’ hostels are set to be built in Kapar, Meru, and Telok Gong, and are expected to be completed within five years. Klang Deputy Mayor Mohd Zary Affendi Mohd Arif said 213 planning...

JAKARTA, May 19 — The police in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province have foiled an attempt to traffic 26 undocumented workers to Malaysia and arrested three suspected traffickers, according to the authorities.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The recruitment of foreign workers into Malaysia must be based on actual sectoral needs and demands, not driven by business interests or profit-making motives, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to ensuring that no manipulation, exploitation, or employment fraud is perpetrated against Bangladeshi nationals in the country.