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Malaysia becoming less appealing to foreign workers

Malaysia becoming less appealing to foreign workers

Malaysia - Economists have expressed concern that Malaysia is rapidly losing its attraction as a destination for migrant workers, despite the fact that several of the country's most important industries were already experiencing a scarcity

Uber lobbied and used ‘kill switch’ to obstruct authorities

Uber lobbied and used ‘kill switch’ to obstruct authorities

According to a report released on Sunday, Uber considered portraying violence against its drivers as a way to win over the public as it aggressively expanded into new markets around the world, lobbied political leaders

Crackdown on protests creates rights crisis in Cuba

Crackdown on protests creates rights crisis in Cuba

Cuba - The anniversary of the protests, that the Cuban government violated human rights routinely in reaction to large-scale anti-government rallies in July 2021, seemingly in an effort to punish protestors and discourage other demonstrations,

Shocking! Husband And In-Laws Make Woman Half-Naked, Thrashes Her Over Land Dispute

Shocking! Husband And In-Laws Make Woman Half-Naked, Thrashes Her Over Land Dispute

India - In a shocking and tragic incident in Madhya Pradesh, a woman was made half-naked and thrashed brutally by her husband and in-laws over a land dispute. A 3-year-old child of the woman rescued

Employer convicted of abusing migrant workers fined six figures

Employer convicted of abusing migrant workers fined six figures

Following the instance of a Brisbane sushi restaurant that was found guilty of underpaying employees and fabricating records, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) cautioned companies to cease exploiting their workers, according to a media release.

California Labor Law Puts 70,000 Truck Driver Jobs in Danger

California Labor Law Puts 70,000 Truck Driver Jobs in Danger

United States - California's Assembly Bill 5, which became law in January 2020, is at the centre of the controversy. Initially intended for Uber, Lyft, and food delivery drivers, the bill now applies to all

Parliament condemns US abortion ruling

Parliament condemns US abortion ruling

United States - The European Union's parliament strongly denounced the repeal of abortion provisions in the US constitution on Thursday and demanded that similar protections be incorporated into the EU's fundamental rights charter. The European

Horrifying Child Rape Case Sparks Protests In Kyrgyzstan

Horrifying Child Rape Case Sparks Protests In Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan - A disturbing child rape case in Kyrgyzstan, a country in Central Asia, has sparked protest, with many demanding actions against the perpetrators. This week, women rights activists in Kyrgyzstan staged rallies in Bishkek,

TWU Shout Out For Flight Attendants Bill Of Rights

TWU Shout Out For Flight Attendants Bill Of Rights

United States - A Flight Attendants Bill Of Rights is the order of the day when it comes to airline service staff, who are not willing to take anymore harassment and abusive behaviour from passengers.

Migrant workers from Assam killed in explosion at Kerala

Migrant workers from Assam killed in explosion at Kerala

India - Five migrant workers were living in a house at Kasimukku, close to Mattannur, when there was an explosion that killed two of them. The deceased were identified by Mattannur police as Haq, 52,