![Building collapse: Two Bangladeshi workers in critical condition Building collapse: Two Bangladeshi workers in critical condition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701204479_RuntuhanGudang.jpg)
Building collapse: Two Bangladeshi workers in critical condition
It is understood that the two men suffered serious injuries almost all over their bodies.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Dissatisfied with poor treatment of colleague, foreign workers turn unruly Dissatisfied with poor treatment of colleague, foreign workers turn unruly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628912170_Rakanmautpekerja.jpg)
Dissatisfied with poor treatment of colleague, foreign workers turn unruly
A group of Bangladeshi workers were believed to have provoked security guards and Ministry of Health (MOH) personnel in an incident at Pantai Puteri, Melaka last night.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![Concrete slab at highway construction site collapses, two workers injured Concrete slab at highway construction site collapses, two workers injured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624108925_NKVERUNTUH.jpg)
Concrete slab at highway construction site collapses, two workers injured
Two Bangladeshi construction workers were injured after a concrete slab and metal reinforcements at a new highway construction site above the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), near here, collapsed.
Sat Jun 19 2021
![Malaysian plantation firm charters flight for Bangladeshi workers amid labour crunch Malaysian plantation firm charters flight for Bangladeshi workers amid labour crunch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/51582949184_TBSIMEDARBYx.jpg)
Malaysian plantation firm charters flight for Bangladeshi workers amid labour crunch
Sime Darby brought back over 100 migrant workers from Bangladesh as part of a pilot scheme to overcome labour shortages.
Fri Apr 09 2021
![Two workers seriously injured by collapsing floor in Bayan Lepas Two workers seriously injured by collapsing floor in Bayan Lepas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71458214245_BangunanRuntuh.jpg)
Two workers seriously injured by collapsing floor in Bayan Lepas
Two Bangladeshi workers sustained serious injuries after being crushed by a falling concrete floor of a six-floor building under construction in Bayan Lepas.
Thu Mar 17 2016
![1.5 mil Bangladeshi workers not solely for Malaysia - Richard Riot 1.5 mil Bangladeshi workers not solely for Malaysia - Richard Riot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437661064_RICHARDRIOT.jpg)
1.5 mil Bangladeshi workers not solely for Malaysia - Richard Riot
Datuk Seri Richard Riot said the 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers are those registered with the ministry in Bangladesh to work in 139 countries worldwide.
Fri Feb 19 2016
![Malaysia-Bangladesh sign MoU to recruit 1.5 million workers Malaysia-Bangladesh sign MoU to recruit 1.5 million workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61455592346_MigrantWorkers.jpg)
Malaysia-Bangladesh sign MoU to recruit 1.5 million workers
After much deliberation and debate, the deal was finally inked by the two governments in Dhaka, earlier today.
Thu Feb 18 2016
!['3D' industry: Local workforce should be given appropriate training, salary - MTUC '3D' industry: Local workforce should be given appropriate training, salary - MTUC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51455770271_BantahanMTUC.jpg)
'3D' industry: Local workforce should be given appropriate training, salary - MTUC
MTUC members hand over a memorandum at the Human Resource Ministry complex today, to protest on the influx of 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia.
Thu Feb 18 2016
![Does Malaysia really need another 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers? Does Malaysia really need another 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61455592346_MigrantWorkers.jpg)
Does Malaysia really need another 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers?
Media Statement by Centre For A Better Tomorrow Co-President Gan Ping Sieu on the Government's plans to bring in 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers.
Tue Feb 16 2016
![Entry of 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers at request of business people - Ahmad Zahid Entry of 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers at request of business people - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81452326387_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Entry of 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers at request of business people - Ahmad Zahid
The bringing of 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers into the country is not because the government wanted it but at the request of industries, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
Fri Feb 12 2016
![No specific figure for Bangladeshi workers entering Malaysia No specific figure for Bangladeshi workers entering Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51446650514_bangla.jpg)
No specific figure for Bangladeshi workers entering Malaysia
The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) insists there is no specific figure for Bangladesh workers entering the country because it depends on the actual needs of the employer during the application.
Thu Feb 11 2016
![High Court upholds sentence on former Immigration DG High Court upholds sentence on former Immigration DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71434725932_JudgeHammer.jpg)
High Court upholds sentence on former Immigration DG
The High Court upheld the 6 years jail sentence and RM300,000 fine imposed on former Immigration DG Datuk Wahid Md Don for accepting a RM60,000 bribe to approve visas for Bangladeshi workers.
Wed Dec 16 2015
![Import of Bangladeshi workers will not affect job opportunities for locals - Home Ministry Import of Bangladeshi workers will not affect job opportunities for locals - Home Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51446650514_bangla.jpg)
Import of Bangladeshi workers will not affect job opportunities for locals - Home Ministry
The government will ensure that the import of labour from Bangladesh will not affect job opportunities for locals, the Home Ministry said.
Wed Dec 02 2015
![Bringing in 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers due to need - Zahid Bringing in 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers due to need - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/81435455493_FOREIGNWORKERS.jpg)
Bringing in 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers due to need - Zahid
The Deputy Prime Minister refutes claims that the government's aim to bring in 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers is profit-oriented.
Wed Nov 04 2015
![Stop the 1.5 million foreign workers, focus on re-training locals - MTUC Stop the 1.5 million foreign workers, focus on re-training locals - MTUC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/81435455493_FOREIGNWORKERS.jpg)
Stop the 1.5 million foreign workers, focus on re-training locals - MTUC
The Malaysian Trade Union Congress wants the government to stop bringing in the proposed 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers and instead work on retraining the locals and improve their current wages.
Wed Aug 12 2015