Victim's brother gives emotive statement in court, described accused as brutal, inhumane

Body argues that job opportunities in public service sector ought to prioritise locals first

Plantations minister says this ensures companies abide by Malaysia’s strict standards

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Two foreign workers were injured on the job in Malaysia, but their stories could not have been more different.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will implement mandatory contributions for non-Malaysian workers starting this October, as part of efforts to strengthen social protection and promote fairer employment practices in line with international standards.

BATU GAJAH, June 17 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Northern Brigade has arrested five Myanmar nationals at a factory in the Lahat Industrial Area, believed to be involved in unlicensed electronic waste (e-waste) recycling activities, with the total value of the seizure estimated at RM111.4 million.

By Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, June 6 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) will take strict action against renters who flout the rule of hiring foreign workers at stalls and kiosks under its jurisdiction. When met at the “Cintai Sungai Klang” mini convention yesterday, Klang Mayor Dato’ Abd...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, May 24 — To resolve workers' accommodation issues, centralised workers’ hostels are set to be built in Kapar, Meru, and Telok Gong, and are expected to be completed within five years. Klang Deputy Mayor Mohd Zary Affendi Mohd Arif said 213 planning...

JAKARTA, May 19 — The police in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province have foiled an attempt to traffic 26 undocumented workers to Malaysia and arrested three suspected traffickers, according to the authorities.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The recruitment of foreign workers into Malaysia must be based on actual sectoral needs and demands, not driven by business interests or profit-making motives, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to ensuring that no manipulation, exploitation, or employment fraud is perpetrated against Bangladeshi nationals in the country.

PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — The government has decided to allow foreign workers to change employers across different sectors of employment, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced today.

SHAH ALAM, May 3 — Four workers suffered burns when a steam boiler machine at a palm oil factory in Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor, exploded today.

By Chuah Chee Hwai SHAH ALAM, April 30 — The prohibition of hiring foreign workers at markets and stalls under the supervision of the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) is still in its trial phase. State executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato' Ng Suee Lim said the policy does...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — A machine operator died after he was hit by a reinforced concrete pile that sprang loose from its hook near a construction site in Rawang on Thursday (April 24).

PUTRAJAYA, April 23 — The Immigration Department detained 22 foreign men for various offences in three raids at recycling factories in Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, April 20 — Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) will enforce on June 1 its ban on foreign workers at stalls and kiosks in areas under its jurisdiction. MBDK corporate communications director Norfiza Mahfiz said the ban, which was announced by the mayor, includes...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — As many as 45 foreign workers were detained in a raid conducted by the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department on eight popular Arab eateries in Bukit Bintang last night.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Immigration Department detained 15 foreigners and a local couple in an integrated operation targeting retail and restaurant outlets suspected of employing undocumented workers in Brickfields last night.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The brave actions of five Pakistani nationals who waded across a river to assist residents affected by the gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, not only went viral on social media but also earned them official recognition from the Pakistan High Commission in Malaysia.