Daily HR News 22.12.2024
Resolve migrant worker pay issues to avoid economic jeopardy, says ex-MP
Former MP Charles Santiago warned that unpaid wages to migrant workers, like the RM3 million owed to 251 Bangladeshi workers by Kawaguchi Manufacturing, could damage Malaysia’s global reputation. With the EU’s new rules requiring forced labour-free supply chains, delays in addressing such issues risk export bans and discourage investors, threatening the economy
Source: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/12/22/resolve-migrant-worker-pay-issues-to-avoid-economic-jeopardy-says-ex-mp/
High costs spark concern over Sarawak’s Foreign Workers Transformation Approach
Employers in Sarawak have mixed reactions to the upcoming Foreign Workers Transformation Approach (FWTA) system, set for January 15, citing high costs and infrastructure concerns. While many welcome digitalisation for faster foreign worker recruitment, others highlight operational cost strains and training needs. Calls for subsidies and clear guidelines reflect hopes for smoother adoption and reduced dependency on illegal hires.
Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2024/12/22/high-costs-spark-concern-over-sarawaks-foreign-workers-transformation-approach/