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How ill treatment of migrant workers is going to stump Malaysia’s economic growth

How ill treatment of migrant workers is going to stump Malaysia’s economic growth

Malaysia - Two diplomats from United States and United Kingdom have warned Malaysia to brace for stumped economic growth due to ill treatment of migrant workers and their “rock-bottom” wages. British High Commissioner to Malaysia,

Malaysia: Supermax compensated migrant workers with $6 million after the scandal

Malaysia: Supermax compensated migrant workers with $6 million after the scandal

Malaysia - A glove making company based out of Malaysia has announced compensation for migrant workers after being accused of forced labor practices in its facility. Supermax Corp Bhd is the company which has been

Mexico Administration Clears El Chaparral Plaza Of 400 Migrants

Mexico Administration Clears El Chaparral Plaza Of 400 Migrants

Mexico - The Mexican authorities have now cleared up a camp that was setup in El Chaparral Plaza almost a year ago. It has become common practice for migrants to set up camps near border

How US’s Border Program is rendering a grave impact on children

How US’s Border Program is rendering a grave impact on children

United States - A new analysis of latest data by Human Rights Watch has underlined the extent of risk, danger and grave impact on children as a result of Border Program of the US. The

Italian labor ministry warns against ‘digital gang-master’ threat for migrant workers

Italian labor ministry warns against ‘digital gang-master’ threat for migrant workers

Italy - The Italian labor ministry has issued a warning against the attack on migrant workers in the name of ‘digital gang-master’. On Wednesday, Labor Minister Andrea Orlando said that there is a major risk

Kathmandu Encourages Returning Migrants To Become Entrepreneurs

Kathmandu Encourages Returning Migrants To Become Entrepreneurs

Nepal - Returning migrant workers are being awarded by the Kathmandu government if they are willing to adopt self-employment measures like entrepreneurship. This is to encourage the development of the country’s own economy in Nepal.

Uganda, Saudi Arabia to join hand to ensure migrant workers safety

Uganda, Saudi Arabia to join hand to ensure migrant workers safety

East Africa - Safety of migrant workers has become top priority for the governments of Uganda and Saudi Arabia making them come together to ensure that their rights are kept intact. On Wednesday, the Ministry

Thailand: Authorities Overcharge Migrant Workers For Covid-19 Tests

Thailand: Authorities Overcharge Migrant Workers For Covid-19 Tests

Thailand - Rights activists accused Thai authorities of overpricing Covid-19 test kits for migrant workers in Thailand. Activists said this is discrimination against migrant workers. Migrant workers who wish to work in Thailand are required

Center dismisses reports of migrant exodus, says such claims are baseless

Center dismisses reports of migrant exodus, says such claims are baseless

India - The labor ministry has completely dismissed the reports of migrant workers exodus that might take place during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the experts called out the threat of third wave of Covid-19, many

Australia: Worker scheme ‘rife with abuse’

Australia: Worker scheme ‘rife with abuse’

Australia - Workers who harvest fruits and vegetables are sometimes being paid just $100 for a 64-hour work week in Australia. However, supermarket shelves are filled with fruit and vegetables. The three workers from Vanuatu