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Malaysia, Bangladesh vow to end exploitation of migrants, advance repatriation of detainees

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Tarique Rahman agree on fair recruitment reforms and humane handling of undocumented workers

24-hour social protection is a breakthrough, but only if no worker is left behind — Charles Santiago

Malaysia’s new scheme recognises that accidents don’t keep office hours, but its success depends on including migrants, gig and informal workers, and ensuring claims are fair and accessible

Binding labour agreement crucial to ending modern slavery of migrant workers: NGO

Present syndicate-styled recruitment system rife with debt bondage, leaving foreign workers stranded without the jobs they were promised

‘Prefer foreign workers living next to you instead?’ CLQ project triggers tense Penang assembly exchange

Pulau Betong MP voices concerns about migrant labour quarters, citing issues in coexisting but Jawi MP counters with positive effects of housing them in such premises

Malaysia’s no-show at a crucial migration conference — A. Balasubramaniam

Vice-president of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress says country, with 2.37 mil registered migrant workers and currently the Asean chair, cannot afford to miss crucial discussions on migration

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period