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COPA calls for efficient plan for skilled migrant workers
Newswire, Sri Lanka, 27 October 2022 - The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has issued directives to the Ministry of Foreign Employment and the Foreign Employment Bureau on skilled migrant workers.
CNA Correspondent - S1: Foreign Workers In Japan
Channel News Asia, Japan, 26 October 2022 - To sustain its economic growth, fast-ageing Japan has to take in more migrant workers. Is Japan ready for the new reality? Michiyo Ishida meets with business owners and migrant workers to find out.
Cabinet green-lights E-Vehicle permits for migrants workers
Newswire, Sri Lanka, 26 October 2022 - The Cabinet has granted approval to allow Sri Lankan migrant workers to import an electric vehicle to the 50% value of remittances sent to Sri Lanka.
Migrant workers in Singapore say 30-minute rest for lorry drivers, buddy system 'good' but mode of transport still dangerous
Malay Mail, Singapore, 25 October 2022 - While new measures to make ferrying of migrant workers safer on lorries are welcomed, some of them feel that using lorries as a mode of transport for long distances is inherently dangerous.
Deepavali carnival brings festive cheer to migrant workers
The Straits Times, Singapore, 24 October 2022 - About 2,000 migrant workers were treated to a carnival featuring an art competition, a dance performance and games on Monday, as part of Deepavali celebrations.
How we can protect migrant workers
The India Express, India, 24 October 2022 - As much as the country of destination, the country of origin is responsible for the current situation. A regional alliance between South Asian and Gulf countries is the only way to stop the exploitation of low-skilled migrant worker
This Malay Barber Gave Free Haircuts To Migrant Workers This Deepavali
Have Halal Will Travel, Singapore, 23 October 2022 - Our migrant workers have helped build our nation to where it is today and sacrificed tremendously. Many have left families behind in their own countries to make a living here - especially during this festive celebration of Deepavali, we can only imagine how hard it must be to be so far away from their loved ones 😣 This Malay-Muslim woman, however, decided to do her bit and keep the celebration spirit alive by giving them free haircuts! We spoke to Azlyn Ziy, a full-time barber for 2 years, who shared her heartwarming experiences 🥰
Immigrant worker to return to Pakistan after failure to enforce €91k compensation award against employer
The Irish Times, Ireland, 22 October 2022 - Working 11 hours a day, seven days a week, in a restaurant takeaway over two and a half years with only Christmas Day off for total pay of €5,000. It’s not how most people imagine they will start a new life far from home. But that, claims Mohammad Younis from Pakistan, was his introduction to Ireland.
Cambodia encourages regional effort to support migrant workers
Khmer Times, Cambodia, 21 October 2022 - As Cambodia is holding the rotating chairmanship of ASEAN in 2022, Cambodian Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Ith Samheng urged the bloc’s members to pay extra attention to the interests of migrant workers for their immense sacrifice to bring income home.
HELPING MIGRANT WORKERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE HOST COMMUNITIES WITH GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES
People In Need, Myanmar, 21 October 2022 - The migrant-centred “Aye Chan Thaw Ein” (ACTE) project aims to strengthen and empower migrants and their families through multi-sectoral interventions. The project covers such topics as awareness of safe migration and labour rights, enhancing vocational skills and providing opportunities for upward mobility, promoting healthier nutritional behaviour and improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities and practices in Shwe Pyi Thar township, Yangon Region.
5 workers in Ang Mo Kio protest were owed salaries; payments settled in full by employer: MOM
Channel News Asia, Singapore, 21 October 2022 - Five of the workers who protested outside a building in Ang Mo Kio this week were owed salaries, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Friday (Oct 21).
Death of a worker: Qatar deaths should prod a reorienting of public policy for migrant workers
The Indian Express, Qatar, 21 October 2022 - Outward migration from India is unlikely to subside in the near future even though wages in Gulf nations are no longer competitive. Public policy must factor in these trends. The Centre could start a conversation with governments in the Gulf on improving oversight in contract enforcement and labour welfare