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111,807 applications for foreign workers received
The Human Resources Ministry has received 111,807 applications for foreign workers since it was opened last Feb 15 until yesterday.Minister M Saravanan (above) said of the total,…
Amend constitution to improve worker rights
With a seat in the United Nations Human Rights Council until 2024, it is time for Malaysia's constitution to raise the standard of worker rights to the level that of neighbouring…
Country sees 10th custodial death two months into 2022
Cops have reported the 10th death of a detainee while in police custody this year.In the latest incident, a 49-year-old man who was detained under the Dangerous Act 1952 died in a…
Parents call for holistic solution to heavy school bags
Recent cases highlighting the impact of overweight school bags on the growth of primary-aged children have reignited calls for a holistic solution to the long-standing…
Don’t ask for seats in Johor polls through media
JOHOR POLLS | Negotiations on seat allocation in BN for the Johor state election would not be made public to avoid a war of words among component parties, said MCA president Wee Ka…
Still no announcement on M’sian envoy candidates
Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah once again reiterated that Wisma Putra will not make any announcement regarding the names of candidates being considered as Malaysia's envoys…
Unvaccinated patients’ death rate higher than those with booster shots
The death rate for unvaccinated Covid-19 patients is significantly higher compared to those who have completed their vaccinations and those with booster shots.According to data of…
B40 workers counting on govt for minimum wage decision
B40 workers are counting on the government amid pushback to implement a minimum wage of RM1,500 by this year.Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) secretary-general Kamarul…
PN had helped Felda settlers, will they remain faithful to Umno?
JOHOR POLLS | With the Johor snap polls coming soon, former Persatuan Anak Peneroka Felda Kebangsaan chairperson Mazlan Aliman has indicated that Umno-BN should not be so confident…
Abim wants govt to ensure Loh can see children ‘as often as possible’
The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) has urged the government to ensure that single mother Loh Siew Hong is given the opportunity to see her three children as often as…