India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate
More than 1,000 workers have disrupted operations and protested in a makeshift tent close to the factory.
Tue Oct 01 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East
For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
How migrant workers suffered to craft the 'Made in Italy' luxury label
Z Production and other workshops employed undocumented migrants there with no prior experience in leather-making to produce luxury products.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Pope Francis, in Singapore, urges fair wages for migrant workers
Many of the migrant workers come from nearby countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh and India.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Two construction workers died ni Elmina Ridge landslide
Firemen found the victims buried by earth and concrete of the U box culvert while they were doing drainage construction work.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Bangladeshi students rally to mark one month since Hasina's fall
Students, workers, and families of those killed in the unrest join the "March for Martyrs."
Fri Sep 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: 5 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Malaysia prioritised for BRICS membership - PM
2. Gig industry: Impact of unregulated algorithm management on workers
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Malaysia prioritised for BRICS membership - PM
2. Gig industry: Impact of unregulated algorithm management on workers
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Thu Sep 05 2024
Protesters block train tracks, buses in eastern India
Thousands of protesters, most of them BJP workers, blocked roads and railway tracks and forced shops to shut down.
Wed Aug 28 2024
China's robot makers chase Tesla to deliver humanoid workers
Chinese rivals and analysts say Tesla has an early lead in AI, but China has the ability to drive down the price of production.
Fri Aug 23 2024
New MOU to ensure more orderly recruitment of foreign workers from India - Steven Sim
Steven Sim said original MoU lapsed in 2014, resulting in almost ten years without clear guidelines for recruiting workers from India.
Thu Aug 22 2024
India and Malaysia look to reset relations with trade boost
The two countries also agreed a framework for the welfare of Indian workers going to Malaysia.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Consider This: Business & Human Rights — Profit With Principles
The report on Malaysia’s first National Baseline Assessment on Business and Human Rights has just been released, shining a spotlight on how corporate actions can directly impact fundamental human rights. As Malaysia pushes for greater economic growth, this report raises urgent questions about whether businesses are doing enough to protect the rights of workers and communities. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, and lead consultant for the National Baseline Assessment report.
Mon Aug 19 2024
FGV remains committed to 'no recruitment fee' principle
FGV said it has been reaching out to former workers to submit their claims under the Former Worker Reimbursement Programme.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Several deals to be signed during Anwar's visit - Indian media
A key subject of the discussions will be recruitment of Indian workers by Malaysia.
Wed Aug 14 2024
DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the govt will incur long-term losses if the construction sector continues to rely on foreign workers.
Tue Aug 06 2024