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WR News Writer is an engineer turned professionally trained writer who has a strong voice in her writing. She speaks on issues of migrant workers, human rights, and more.

Malaysian government to use app to keep migrant workers’ exploitation in check

Malaysian government to use app to keep migrant workers’ exploitation in check

Malaysia - The Malaysian government announces the launch of an application which will be used to tackle growing cases of exploitation against migrant workers. The application is especially dedicated to the prevention of such exploitative

Bangladesh: Manpower recruiters want airfares reduction for migrant workers

Bangladesh: Manpower recruiters want airfares reduction for migrant workers

Bangladesh - Manpower recruiters in Bangladesh have demanded to reduce airfares for migrant workers so that they can easily go to their job destination countries. The recruiters put forward their demands at a press conference

Malaysia: Government tightens SOPs for foreign workers’ entry on Omicron

Malaysia: Government tightens SOPs for foreign workers’ entry on Omicron

The government has tightened the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on the entry of foreign workers, following Malaysia's first positive case involving the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Perak. It is a state in the northwest

Sudden change of plan for migrants seeking entry in Australia

Sudden change of plan for migrants seeking entry in Australia

Australia - Given the concerns of the latest variant of coronavirus--Omicron--the Australian government has decided to change its plan to allow fully vaccinated migrants inside its borders from December 1. The government had earlier announced

Australia needs a migration boost as they face a skilled labour shortage, says report

Australia needs a migration boost as they face a skilled labour shortage, says report

Australia - Infrastructure Australia has published a report examining the sector to deliver on public infrastructure projects. They say it can see job scarcities could ascend to 105,000 by mid-2023, as the public authority tries

Canadian Meat Production Workers Up-And-Arms Against Exploitative Working Conditions

Canadian Meat Production Workers Up-And-Arms Against Exploitative Working Conditions

Canada - Canada’s meatpacking workers are facing dangerous working conditions. There have been repeated strikes in recent months at Olymel and Exceldor slaughterhouses in Quebec. These strikes have shown the dissatisfaction amongst workers. There have

Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

India-Jet Airways staff has approached the Labor Department of India urging them to summon the Jet Airways management, that includes former Chairman of the airways Mr. Naresh Goyal over issues including non-payment of gratuity and

AI and Robots are substituting humans in numerous jobs amid the pandemic

AI and Robots are substituting humans in numerous jobs amid the pandemic

Human beings have long been worried about the possibility that robots will take over their work as technology advances. However, things are getting there as shipping companies, and logistics automate their organizations to handle worker

Lebanon says no to deportation of Syrian refugees captured by its army

Lebanon says no to deportation of Syrian refugees captured by its army

Lebanon officials have confirmed that they will not be deporting six Syrian refugees who were captured by the Lebanese army a few days ago. These refugees were reportedly detained as they tried to enter the

Trade ties with Pakistan to be assessed by EU over human rights violations

Trade ties with Pakistan to be assessed by EU over human rights violations

European Union has announced on September 8 that it is initiating immediate re-assessment of the trade agreements between EU and Pakistan that was established in January 2014. This has also potentially ended Pakistan’s eligibility for