![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
![Foreigner fatally stabbed for drinking co-worker’s orange juice while breaking fast Foreigner fatally stabbed for drinking co-worker’s orange juice while breaking fast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710890971_tbMangsatikam.jpg)
Foreigner fatally stabbed for drinking co-worker’s orange juice while breaking fast
Pakistani suspect stabbed Bangladeshi man numerous times with a kitchen knife at a factory workers' hostel.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Foreign workers' hostels found in pitiable conditions Foreign workers' hostels found in pitiable conditions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41651068460_TBASRI.jpg)
Foreign workers' hostels found in pitiable conditions
About 50 foreign workers of a factory in Butterworth are staying in a dirty, repulsive and congested environment at a hostel comprising six containers that also double up as kitchens.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![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
![Three foreign nationals arrested over video on fight at workers' hostel Three foreign nationals arrested over video on fight at workers' hostel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622899752_PDRM.jpg)
Three foreign nationals arrested over video on fight at workers' hostel
A Sri Lankan man was injured on the head in the incident and he is reported in stable condition at the hospital.
Thu Jul 08 2021
![Police focus on SOP compliance checks at workers' hostels Police focus on SOP compliance checks at workers' hostels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71614266675_TBWARGAASINGLAPAR.jpg)
Police focus on SOP compliance checks at workers' hostels
Srikumar said police have recommended that employers reduce the number of workers in a hostel to help curb the spread of the virus.
Thu Jul 01 2021
![EMCO at Imperial Garments workers' hostel in Perak from Monday - Ismail Sabri EMCO at Imperial Garments workers' hostel in Perak from Monday - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603192160_ismailsabri.jpg)
EMCO at Imperial Garments workers' hostel in Perak from Monday - Ismail Sabri
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be implemented at the Imperial Garments workers hostel at Anjung Tawas Damai flat in Perak for 14 days starting tomorrow.
Sun Feb 28 2021
![Govt lifts EMCO at workers' hostel in Bukit Pasir, Kamunting Correctional Centre Govt lifts EMCO at workers' hostel in Bukit Pasir, Kamunting Correctional Centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611050458_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Govt lifts EMCO at workers' hostel in Bukit Pasir, Kamunting Correctional Centre
The government today announced the end of the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) at the Kejora Juara workers' hostel in Bukit Pasir, Muar, Johor.
Fri Jan 29 2021