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In Malaysia Many Domestic Workers In Forced Labour Conditions: UN Agency
Nearly a third of migrant workers employed in domestic households in Malaysia are working under forced labour conditions, according to a survey released by the United Nations' labour agency on Thursday.
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US Bars Rubber Gloves From Malaysian Firm Over Alleged "Labour Abuses"
The United States has barred imports from a Malaysian latex glovemaker over alleged labour abuses, the latest firm from the country to face such a ban.
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US Sanctions World's Top Surgical Glove Maker Over Forced Labour
The US has banned the import of surgical gloves from two subsidiaries of Malaysia's Top Glove -- the world's biggest manufacturer of the product -- over forced labour concerns, despite soaring demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Malaysia Deports Indonesian Illegal Migrants
Malaysia today deported nearly 500 undocumented Indonesian workers, in what analysts said was part of a push to clamp down on illegal labour as the economy starts to slow.
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IMF flags risk of 'middle-income trap' in emerging Asia
Middle-income Asian economies enjoy better growth prospects than countries in other parts of the world but they must improve government institutions and liberalise rigid labour and product markets if they wish to reach the level of developed countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.
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Business leaders warn against complacency, call for job creation
The global economy may be in a better shape after its worst-ever crisis, but it is no time to relax, and governments as well as business leaders must persist with job creation, income and gender diversification as also to meet aspirations of the youth to keep up the growth momentum.
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Malaysia sets first ever minimum wage for private sector
Marking Labour Day, the Prime Minister of Malaysia announced that the minimum monthly pay would be $297 for private sector workers and $264 in the poorer parts of Sabah and Sarawak.
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In Malaysia Many Domestic Workers In Forced Labour Conditions: UN Agency
Nearly a third of migrant workers employed in domestic households in Malaysia are working under forced labour conditions, according to a survey released by the United Nations' labour agency on Thursday.
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US Bars Rubber Gloves From Malaysian Firm Over Alleged "Labour Abuses"
The United States has barred imports from a Malaysian latex glovemaker over alleged labour abuses, the latest firm from the country to face such a ban.
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US Sanctions World's Top Surgical Glove Maker Over Forced Labour
The US has banned the import of surgical gloves from two subsidiaries of Malaysia's Top Glove -- the world's biggest manufacturer of the product -- over forced labour concerns, despite soaring demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Malaysia Deports Indonesian Illegal Migrants
Malaysia today deported nearly 500 undocumented Indonesian workers, in what analysts said was part of a push to clamp down on illegal labour as the economy starts to slow.
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IMF flags risk of 'middle-income trap' in emerging Asia
Middle-income Asian economies enjoy better growth prospects than countries in other parts of the world but they must improve government institutions and liberalise rigid labour and product markets if they wish to reach the level of developed countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.
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Business leaders warn against complacency, call for job creation
The global economy may be in a better shape after its worst-ever crisis, but it is no time to relax, and governments as well as business leaders must persist with job creation, income and gender diversification as also to meet aspirations of the youth to keep up the growth momentum.
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Malaysia sets first ever minimum wage for private sector
Marking Labour Day, the Prime Minister of Malaysia announced that the minimum monthly pay would be $297 for private sector workers and $264 in the poorer parts of Sabah and Sarawak.
