Only 26pct do so so far as it is voluntary, minister says.

Effective measures needed to ensure it benefits country's economy.

Agency must prioritise retraining, upskilling workers over financial gains.

'Mandatory social protection for non-citizens in line with int'l best practices.'

This includes shortening their lunch break to leave early.

Aminul wanted by Bangladesh authorities over alleged money laundering, extortion, migrant worker trafficking.

How can owners consider themselves part of the fourth estate?

Minister says the HR ministry is amending existing laws for this.

Minister calls on employers to be responsible.

Matter has persisted for a while, minister says.

Glorene says this would provide better safeguards for them.

This is after employees say company failed to make statutory payments.

UPDATED 9.36PM | 15 employees claim company failed to make statutory payments despite making deductions.

Rajeswari is first Indian woman on the job, Human Resources Ministry says.

Selangor, Kedah have lowest unemployment rate at 1.7pct each.

He says a court order last year bars union from making any major policy decisions.

UPDATED 2.24PM | This will benefit 4.37m workers, says Human Resources Ministry.

Medical officers discussed skin colour, relished in abusing others in WhatsApp conversation.

Yadzil criticises poor planning of now-cancelled WBB project.

Ernest Zacharevic says he tried to settle the matter amicably but failed.

Police also arrested three local men during the raid on a farm in Kelantan.

Several Bukit Jelutong residents stage protest outside Allan's residence.

The government continues to formulate healthcare sector policies without consultation.

UPDATED 4.08PM | This follows reported backlash over the Health Ministry's new proposed working hours.

Saifuddin says requests received from Plantation and Commodities Ministry.

Azman Isa hired for project in Vietnam.

Interim union admits inexperience, oversight in planning picket against commission.

UPDATED 2.22PM | Cuepacs says it will discuss the three issues raised.

Commission assures it is independent, committed to upholding the Paris Principles.

Interim union claims three high-ranking officials promoted, given new evaluation system.