![India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718354896_burntbuilding.jpg)
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 Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718203692_TBKUWAITFIRE.jpg)
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 [COLUMNIST] Harvesting genius: Unravelling the complex dance of brain drain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652574276_TBIDEA.jpg)
[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 Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713692417_TBpdrm.jpg)
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 High Court dismisses Guan Eng, wife and Phang's bid to strike out bribery charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714647886_TBLIMGUANENGjp.jpg)
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 Unscrupulous employers still not complying with minimum wage order - MTUC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714531100_MohdEffendyAbdulG.jpg)
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 [COLUMNIST] Complete reform of 3D sectors needed to reduce reliance on foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660886320_pekerja.jpg)
[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 Deadline for foreign workers' VDR application extended to April 21 - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712213384_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
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
![Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629892821_bloodpressurecheck.jpg)
Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns
According to DOSM, there were approximately three million migrants living in this country by the end of July, last year.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Muhyiddin's son-in-law to be charged with CBT - MACC Muhyiddin's son-in-law to be charged with CBT - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691577651_MuhammadAdlanBerha.jpg)
Muhyiddin's son-in-law to be charged with CBT - MACC
MACC said Muhammad Adlan Berhan is required to return to Malaysia to face several criminal breach of trust charges.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Israel to bring in 65,000 foreign building workers to replace Palestinians Israel to bring in 65,000 foreign building workers to replace Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704427455_Israel.jpg)
Israel to bring in 65,000 foreign building workers to replace Palestinians
Israel said it will bring in the foreign workers from India, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan to resume construction stalled since Oct. 7
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Cameron Highlands landslide: One body recovered Cameron Highlands landslide: One body recovered](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706244359_TBTanahruntuhjp.jpg)
Cameron Highlands landslide: One body recovered
Ismail Abdul Ghani said the search and rescue operation for the remaining four victims is ongoing.
Fri Jan 26 2024
![Govt to allow plantation sector to hire foreign workers - Johari Govt to allow plantation sector to hire foreign workers - Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705990016_JohariAbdulGhani.jpg)
Govt to allow plantation sector to hire foreign workers - Johari
Foreign workers are no longer allowed to enter the country except for plantation industry.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703578145_Indonesia.jpg)
Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted
Fire broke out early on Sunday morning at a nickel smelter furnace on Sulawesi island owned by Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS).
Tue Dec 26 2023
![Chlorine gas leak: Six foreign workers rushed to hospital Chlorine gas leak: Six foreign workers rushed to hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701315783_TBgasbocorjpg.jpg)
Chlorine gas leak: Six foreign workers rushed to hospital
A labourer fainted while five others suffered breathing difficulties after they were exposed to a gas leak, believed to be chlorine.
Thu Nov 30 2023