migrant workers
Sime Darby Plantation to compensate migrant workers over fees
It will reimburse current and former migrant workers.
Reuters
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3 years ago
Just bring in tom yam, not Covid-19, Perak MB tells Thai workers
He hopes that implementation of the SOP be tightened.
Bernama
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3 years ago
Another Top Glove factory worker dies, third in three months
The migrants work in two different facilities owned by the glove maker.
Alyaa Alhadjri
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4 years ago
Business associations: 300k jobs up for grabs after departure of migrants
UPDATED 4PM | 'We are struggling... we don't have enough workers'.
Alyaa Alhadjri
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4 years ago
Sabah govt won't issue IC to migrants who received vaccine in state
State will consider issuing them to undocumented natives.
Bernama
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4 years ago
Over 8,000 migrants in detention tested Covid-19 positive since last year
PARLIAMENT | Of this number, 11 deaths were recorded.
4 years ago
10k migrants get first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on last day of walk-in
The process is under control, says the PPV manager.
Alyaa Alhadjri
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4 years ago
NGO founder charged over posting regarding immigration detention
Heidy Quah is accused of improper use of network facilities to upload an offensive statement.
Hidir Reduan Abdul Rashid
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4 years ago
Asean MPs urge govts to protect migrants from Covid-19 surge
Unless this is done, Thailand and Malaysia won't be able to recover from this health crisis.
4 years ago
Migrant children report overcrowding, spoiled food, depression in US shelters
This is despite the Biden administration promising a more humane approach to migrant children.
Reuters
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4 years ago
LETTER | Adopt a humane approach to migrants
There are plenty of reasons why a tough approach to migrants simply do not work.
Azril Mohd Amin
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4 years ago
Un-Malaysian! Nazri pans negative depiction of migrants and refugees
UPDATED 8.49pm | Hate and fear-mongering go against Malaysia's humanitarian traditions.
Alex Woon
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4 years ago
COMMENT | Why we should be kinder to Rohingya refugees
Migrants will not present themselves to be vaccinated as long as hateful and xenophobic policies continue.
Liew Chin Tong
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4 years ago
COMMENT | Arresting migrants: A U-turn that will cost M'sia herd immunity
This is not the time to prioritise punitive responses to immigration offences but to vaccinate everyone.
APPGM
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4 years ago
Give migrants amnesty, not prison, PSM tells Hamzah
'The home minister’s priorities should be on decongesting the prisons, not cramping even more people in them.'
4 years ago
Covid-19 pandemic worsens human rights situation in M'sia - Amnesty report
Amnesty International M'sia says govt response to the pandemic exposes inequalities existing in the country.
4 years ago
Khairy: Refugees, undocumented workers won’t be arrested when vaccinated
The government will work with NGOs, embassies to build trust with marginalised groups to register for the vaccine, says the minister.
Annabelle Lee
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4 years ago
UN group welcomes free access to Covid-19 vaccine for migrants
Other groups, including those representing foreign spouses, also lauded the move.
4 years ago
MP SPEAKS | Time to rethink our Covid-19 housing strategy on migrant workers
Quarantining them in packed dormitories is no longer effective to stop the spread of the disease.
Charles Santiago
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4 years ago
Suhakam wants free Covid-19 vaccines for vulnerable non-citizens, detainees
Otherwise, these communities risk being unprotected against a virus that does not discriminate.
4 years ago
Migrant who gave interview to Al Jazeera arrested
He was arrested by the Immigration Department and handed over to the police.
Bernama
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5 years ago
Two senior immigration officers among five charged with human trafficking
The five are accused of smuggling 8 migrants into the country.
Bernama
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5 years ago
Police initiate investigation on report by Al Jazeera
International news agency being probed after an Immigration police report was made over its documentary on undocumented migrants.
Bernama
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5 years ago
DBKL: No need for migrants to enter KL wholesale market
In confirming a ban on refugees from the market, it says they do not need to enter as only wholesale deals are made there.
5 years ago
'No compromise on armed forces personnel involved in migrant smuggling'
Defence Forces chief says ATM has taken a firm approach on the matter to maintain the image of the security forces.
Bernama
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5 years ago
US' George Floyd incident a reminder for M'sians on racism - Suhakam
M'sia also faces ingrained racism, subtle racial discrimination and related intolerance, human rights commission says.
5 years ago
Deported from M'sia, five test positive for Covid-19 in Myanmar - Report
CORONAVIRUS | A report quoted an official as saying that prior to being deported they had been held in M'sian immigration detention centres.
5 years ago
Over 1,000 migrants arrested at illegal entry points taken into custody - Ismail
Those who have crossed into M'sia will be detained but if they have yet to reach the border they will be chased away, says defence minister.
5 years ago
Deported from US, man infects 14 migrants with Covid-19 in northern Mexico
CORONAVIRUS | Concerns have mounted about the spread of the highly contagious virus through deportation proceedings.
Reuters
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5 years ago
In S'pore, migrant coronavirus cases highlight containment weak link
CORONAVIRUS | Though it has won praise from WHO in mitigating virus spread among citizens, migrant infections are mounting.
Reuters
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5 years ago
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