LABUAN: Malaysia must adopt a rational approach in responding to calls from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to withdraw from a US-led maritime military exercise that includes the participation of the Israeli army. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the need for thorough consideration of the matter and its potential implications. “Our stance is firm; no […]
Read MoreThe Malaysian government has set a deadline of Friday (May 31) for those who have obtained work permit visas to enter Malaysia. Such rule is not only for Bangladesh, but also for the workers of 15 other source countries including Bangladesh. As a result, recruiting firms have flown thousands of workers at the last minute. […]
Read MoreThere have been allegations of irregularities in labor migration in Malaysia. This allegation has been made against the Malaysian government itself. Allegations of irregularities have also been raised against the syndicate of recruiting agents in Bangladesh and the Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia. Due to irregularity, workers are being charged more than the prescribed limit […]
Read MoreIn a significant policy shift, Malaysia has declared that starting from June 1, it will no longer accept migrant workers from Bangladesh and 15 other countries. This decision, confirmed by the Malaysian High Commissioner to Dhaka, Haznah Md Hashim, is poised to have substantial repercussions on Bangladesh’s labor market and economy. “Malaysia’s move to halt […]
Read MorePUTRAJAYA: No contract has been awarded to Asia Mobiliti Technologies in running the Selangor Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) project, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (May 29) was informed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that Asia Mobiliti had only provided “proof of concept.” He said this in […]
Read MoreDozens of passengers suffered injuries on a Singapore Airlines flight due to “rapid changes” in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop, a preliminary investigation has found. A 73-year-old British man died of a suspected heart attack and dozens of passengers were injured last week when Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was buffeted by severe turbulence, […]
Read MoreCambodia’s capital has renamed a major road after Chinese President Xi Jinping in recognition of the country’s friendly relationship with China. At the request of the Cambodian government, Beijing has allowed Phnom Penh to name the city’s third ring road “Xi Jinping Boulevard”, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on X on Tuesday. “The relationship […]
Read MoreThailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who returned home last year after 15 years in exile, will go on trial next month on charges of insulting the monarchy. Prayuth Pecharakun, a spokesman for Thailand’s attorney general, said 74-year-old Thaksin would be summoned to appear in court on June 18 to answer charges under Thailand’s lese-majeste […]
Read MoreMalaysia has imposed a ban on the import, sale and use of Indian companies MDH and Everest’s Phis curry spices after high levels of ethylene oxide were detected. Earlier, Hong Kong, Singapore and Nepal also banned the spices of these two Indian companies. A statement from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health said on Tuesday (May 28) […]
Read MoreThe ‘tech bros’ or technology owners especially social media giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are the biggest tyranny. Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa made this comment. Maria Ressa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her work on media freedom. The American-Filipino journalist has spent years fighting the charges against former […]
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