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Employers must register foreign workers’ housing address with Fomema starting Monday

Registrations for health checks cannot proceed without address; move meant to enable better tracing of migrant workers

Malaysia, Bangladesh vow to end exploitation of migrants, advance repatriation of detainees

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Tarique Rahman agree on fair recruitment reforms and humane handling of undocumented workers

24-hour social protection is a breakthrough, but only if no worker is left behind — Charles Santiago

Malaysia’s new scheme recognises that accidents don’t keep office hours, but its success depends on including migrants, gig and informal workers, and ensuring claims are fair and accessible

Binding labour agreement crucial to ending modern slavery of migrant workers: NGO

Present syndicate-styled recruitment system rife with debt bondage, leaving foreign workers stranded without the jobs they were promised

‘Prefer foreign workers living next to you instead?’ CLQ project triggers tense Penang assembly exchange

Pulau Betong MP voices concerns about migrant labour quarters, citing issues in coexisting but Jawi MP counters with positive effects of housing them in such premises

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

Harimau Malaya is TMJ’s vision: CEO

Rob Friend describes Johor Crown Prince as 'the visionary' behind Harimau Malaya’s heritage player initiative