The Star Online, Malaysia, 23 December 2018 - UNDER pressure to crack down on labour abuses, the Malaysian government is moving to eliminate middlemen who charge millions of foreign workers exorbitant recruitment fees, leaving them saddled with debt and vulnerable to exploitation.
Malay Mail, Malaysia, 22 December 2018 - Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the influx of migrant workers has made the country's ethnic make-up a confusing one.
BNI Multimedia Group, Thailand, 21 December 2018 - Citing a lack of protection, Myanmar workers lobby the Chiang Mai governor for more safeguards to be put in place while working in Thailand.
Khmer Times, Thailand, 21 December 2018 - Fifty-one migrant workers working illegally in Thailand were deported on Wednesday through Banteay Meanchey province’s Poipet International Border Checkpoint.
Hong Kong Free Press, China, 21 December 2018 - A new campaign video has been launched to encourage Hong Kong employers to sign a pledge to improve the working relationship with their domestic workers through respect and fair treatment.
UN News, United Nations, 20 December 2018 - A group of UN experts welcomed a call for Member States and businesses to join forces in protecting the rights of migrants on Thursday, following the recent adoption of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) on 10 December.
The Phnom Penh Post, Cambodia, 20 December 2018 - The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) jointly published a labour migration policy on Tuesday that is intended to improve conditions for Cambodia’s migrant workers abroad.
Myanmar Times, Myanmar, 19 December 2018 - Vice President U Myint Swe said yesterday the government is responsible for ensuring the security and welfare of migrant workers in other countries.
Nepal Trade Union Congress, Nepal, 19 December 2018 - Nepal Trade Union Congress Successfully celebrates 67th International Day by lighting the candle in the heart of Kathmandu valley: Maitighar, Nepal. Nepal Trade Union Congress president Brother Puskar Acharya inaugurated the lighting program. He expressed deep concern about the status of migrant workers and the situation of youth outside the nation. He argued the government to take steps in providing the employment.
Myanmar Times, Myanmar, 18 December 2018 - A Labour rights network has urged the government to ratify the 1990 International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers as part of International Migrants Day today.
The Nation, Thailand, 18 December 2018 - After 13 years in Thailand, Nay Zaw Moe has seen several Myanmar workers lose their limbs at work and yet get no compensation that they are entitled to.
ELEVEN, Myanmar 18 December 2018 - According to the remittances to the Central Bank of Myanmar via the State-owned banks and private banks between April, 2016 to June, 2018, the remittance money by 1,454,867 Myanmar migrant workers hit US$1428.468 million, said Maung Maung Win, Deputy Minister for Planning and Finance.
FMT News, Malaysia, 18 December 2018 - The Malaysian Bar, in praising the government for several migrant worker friendly moves, today called on it to also implement its proposal to develop a comprehensive policy framework for migrant workers.
Asia Times, Asia, 18 December 2018 - To recognize the contributions of migrants and their rights, the United Nations declared December 18 International Migrants Day.
International Labour Organization, Thailand, 18 December 2018 - Released for International Migrants Day on 18 December, the report Social protection for migrant workers in ASEAN: Developments, challenges and prospects provides a comprehensive review of national legislation and policy on social protection for migrant workers in ASEAN.
