![Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight
The victim and the three detained boys are all children of rural migrant workers who often leave them in the care of grandparents.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Malaysia to review migrant labour deals to stamp out exploitation Malaysia to review migrant labour deals to stamp out exploitation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655869525_construction.jpg)
Malaysia to review migrant labour deals to stamp out exploitation
The distribution of labourers was uneven across the economy, prompting a need to review the bilateral agreements, according to the ministry.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704795252_SriLankanworkers.jpg)
North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island
The scare came after N. Korea fired off more than 200 shells a few miles from the island, and still more over the weekend.
Sat Jan 13 2024
![FGV reimburses RM72.2 mln to 19,673 migrant workers FGV reimburses RM72.2 mln to 19,673 migrant workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611302665_WismaFGV.jpg)
FGV reimburses RM72.2 mln to 19,673 migrant workers
According to FGV, it has allocated RM112 million to reimburse recruitment fees to its migrant workers, including former migrant workers.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703575364_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises
Minister in the PM's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called for an immediate investigation into the recruitment agents responsible for duping migrant workers.
Tue Dec 26 2023
![Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641356476_penyeludupPATI.jpg)
Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home
This form of return migration, which we call 'return smuggling', is a longstanding issue between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul? Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662287760_Migrantworkers.jpg)
Migrant labour: Time for a system overhaul?
With job scams leaving hundreds of migrant workers stranded in Malaysia, is it time for a complete overhaul of the system to better protect these workers and hold syndicates accountable?
Wed May 31 2023
![Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672143387_MigrantWorkers.jpg)
Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports
Many took loans to pay recruitment fees, but are unable to start repaying them without jobs or salaries, Andy Hall said.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![Dozens raped as migrant workers expelled from Angola to Congo Dozens raped as migrant workers expelled from Angola to Congo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639731510_WomenSilhoutte.jpg)
Dozens raped as migrant workers expelled from Angola to Congo
Girls and women are arrested wherever they are, without the necessary needs, detained and then separated from their children and husbands.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![Soccer: Stop asking players to be face of World Cup protests, says Klopp Soccer: Stop asking players to be face of World Cup protests, says Klopp](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71664854876_BritainSoccerChamp.jpg)
Soccer: Stop asking players to be face of World Cup protests, says Klopp
Liverpool's Juergen Klopp said it was time to let the players and managers focus on their jobs rather than be standard bearers for protests.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![Soccer - Hoffenheim website will not cover World Cup over human rights issues Soccer - Hoffenheim website will not cover World Cup over human rights issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663904583_QATAR.jpg)
Soccer - Hoffenheim website will not cover World Cup over human rights issues
Qatar has faced intense criticism from human rights groups for years, especially over its treatment of migrant workers.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![Soccer - England FA calls for Qatar's migrant workers to be compensated Soccer - England FA calls for Qatar's migrant workers to be compensated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663814134_QATAR.jpg)
Soccer - England FA calls for Qatar's migrant workers to be compensated
Qatar has faced intense criticism from human rights groups over its treatment of migrant workers.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![EXCLUSIVE - Goodyear settles labour abuse claims with workers at Malaysian factory EXCLUSIVE - Goodyear settles labour abuse claims with workers at Malaysian factory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663146830_TBGOODYEAR.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE - Goodyear settles labour abuse claims with workers at Malaysian factory
The total settlement amount exceeded the original claim of around RM5 million, said the workers' lawyer Chandra Segaran.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Remittances from Indonesian workers abroad hit US$9.8 bln annually Remittances from Indonesian workers abroad hit US$9.8 bln annually](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661330880_TBAIRLANGGAjpg.jpg)
Remittances from Indonesian workers abroad hit US$9.8 bln annually
The average remittances from Indonesian migrant workers from 2015 to 2019 reached US$9.8 billion annually, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![Indonesia imposes temporary freeze on sending migrant workers to Malaysia Indonesia imposes temporary freeze on sending migrant workers to Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657705098_INDONESIA.jpg)
Indonesia imposes temporary freeze on sending migrant workers to Malaysia
Indonesia's Ambassador to M'sia said the freeze was imposed citing a breach in a worker recruitment deal signed between the two countries.
Wed Jul 13 2022