Hyundai subsidiary used child labour at US factory
The revelation of child labour in Hyundai's US supply chain could spark consumer, regulatory and reputational backlash for one of the most powerful and profitable automakers in the world.
Sarawak industry players warn of project delays as Indonesia's worker freeze adds to labour woes
Without a boost in labour, they say, economic recovery will be at risk.
Ministries to hold urgent talks as Indonesia halts entry of workers
The human resources ministry says discussions will be held with the home ministry immediately.
Indonesia imposes temporary freeze on sending migrant workers to Malaysia
Indonesia cites Malaysia's use of an online recruitment system for domestic workers linked to allegations of trafficking and forced labour.
Singapore eases movement curbs for migrant workers
Workers no longer need passes to leave their dorms but will still be required to apply for permission to visit four popular locations on Sundays and public holidays, with up to 80,000 passes available per day.
Malaysia’s labour market to strengthen in second half of 2022, says MIDF Research
The research firm also says the unemployment rate is projected to trend lower this year to 3.8% in 2022 from 4.6% in 2021.
Indonesian palm oil workers to arrive in Malaysia after bureaucratic hiccups
About 40 workers for a palm oil plantation are scheduled to arrive today although no further details have been made available.
Govt warned of continuing cycle if undocumented migrants deported amid labour shortage
Given Malaysia's reliance on foreign labour, deporting the undocumented migrants presently in the country would only require more workers to be brought in, says Lawyers for Liberty.
Don’t make the same mistakes in programmes to legalise migrant workers, govt told
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers says employers who tried to recruit workers through previous programmes faced all manner of challenges and costs.
Norway wealth fund puts rubber glove giant Supermax Corp under observation
It cites unacceptable risk that the company contributes to serious violations of human rights.
Firms turn down orders as migrant labour shortage hits
Malaysia has not seen a significant return of migrant workers due to slow government approvals and protracted negotiations with Indonesia and Bangladesh over worker protections.
US bans imports from another Malaysian glove maker over forced labour allegations
This is the seventh such ban on a Malaysian company in two years.
