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Domestic workers in Malaysia strengthen collective push for a weekly day off

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Domestic workers in Malaysia strengthen collective push for a weekly day off [ILO] 11-02-2026


Workers Protest Union-Busting at Apple Supplier [Labour Notes]  ActNOW!  04-02-2026


Union busting at Apple supplier Lumileds Malaysia [IndustriALL]  ActNOW!  29-01-2026


Lumileds non-response re- alleged violations of union rights in Malaysia [Business and Human Rights Centre]  ActNOW!  26-01-2026


CSOs, unionists urge Malaysia’s new natural resources minister to finalise asbestos ban, lead ASEAN [BWI] 07-01-2026



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Domestic workers in Malaysia strengthen collective push for a weekly day off 2026-02-11 [ILO]

Myanmar JOINT STATEMENT AGAINST MYANMAR JUNTA'S ATTACK ON MALAYSIA'S HUMAN RIGHTS BODY 2026-02-09 [BWI]

ILO & EU Support Women Migrant Workers 2026-02-05 [Funds for NGOs]

Workers Protest Union-Busting at Apple Supplier  ActNOW!  2026-02-04 [Labour Notes]

Union busting at Apple supplier Lumileds Malaysia  ActNOW!  2026-01-29 [IndustriALL]

Lumileds non-response re- alleged violations of union rights in Malaysia  ActNOW!  2026-01-26 [Business and Human Rights Centre]

CSOs, unionists urge Malaysia’s new natural resources minister to finalise asbestos ban, lead ASEAN 2026-01-07 [BWI]

Bangladesh Workers deported from Ansell-linked Malaysian factory after abuse allegations 2025-11-23 [ABC]

Malaysia Bangladeshi workers in Ansell’s supply chain face deportation 2025-11-21 [Green Left Weekly]

PM raises concerns for journalists’ welfare and wages 2025-11-20 [IFJ]

Malaysia unions demand government action over widespread union-busting 2025-11-17 [IndustriALL]

Trade union rights violations at Lumileds Malaysia 2025-11-04 [IndustriALL]

Government commited to ensuring accommodation provided to workers - Sim 2025-10-28 [Bernama TV]

Historic First: Sim Visits TV3 Employees' Union Office, Signals Stronger Ties 2025-09-28 [Bernama]

TEUPM strengthens leadership skills to consolidate union strength 2025-09-23 [BWI]

unions celebrate historic Gig Workers’ Bill 2025-09-15 [UNI Global Union]

Fading worker unions may be to blame for sluggish wage growth, says economist 2025-09-04 [The Edge]

Union condemns dismissals at XSD International Paper 2025-08-21 [IndustriALL]

Malaysia: union condemns dismissals at XSD International Paper 2025-08-20 [IndustriALL]

ILO welcomes Malaysia's first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and the country’s commitment to promote decent work 2025-08-19 [ILO]

Union advances climate justice and workers’ protection in forestry 2025-08-13 [BWI]

Over 60,000 workers in Sabah registered as union members 2025-08-04 [The Sun]

NUTP joins Go Public! Fund Education campaign and calls on government to urgently address the shortage of 10,000 teachers 2025-07-27 [EI]

Union busting at Flextronics Technology Sdn Bhd 2025-07-25 [IndustriALL]

Perak Offers RM5,000 To Support Union Formation 2025-07-23 [Bernama]

Nurses Register Victory in Malaysia, Halt Increase in Working Hours 2025-07-23 [PSI]

Singapore Causeway Link working to ease strike disruption, pledges talks with drivers 2025-07-22 [FreeMalaysiaToday]

Malaysia BWI strengthens labour migration corridors at GOA Workshop in Kuala Lumpur` 2025-07-10 [BWI]

Madani Workers’ Card offers help 2025-06-30 [The Star]

Organize the unorganized in Malaysia 2025-06-05 [IndustriALL]

Historic moment for Sabah workers: Union 2025-06-05 [The Daily Express]

Govt targets two million trade union members by end of 2025 2025-05-21 [The Post]

Govt targets two million trade union members by end of 2025 2025-05-21 [The Post]

Minimum wage not sole indicator of worker welfare, collective agreement a better tool 2025-05-21 [The Straits Times]

Bangladesh Workers at mould-making plant not paid for 3 months, claims activist 2025-04-21 [FreeMalaysiaToday]

Stellantis agrees 350 job cuts in southern Italy with unions 2025-04-03 [The Edge Malaysia]

EPF for migrant workers: A win for labour rights? 2025-03-23 [Aliran]

Independent journalist targeted by authorities in sting operation 2025-03-06 [IFJ]

Women union leaders reject unsafe and unhealthy working conditions 2025-03-03 [IndustriALL]

Media council bill passed in lower house 2025-02-27 [IFJ]

Nurses in Malaysia Protest Increase in Working Hours 2025-02-21 [PSI]

SPM and technical workers deserve higher pay - MTUC 2025-02-01 [The Sinar Daily]

Forced labour allegations at Kawaguchi, Malaysia 2025-01-22 [IndustriALL]

As minimum wage rises, adjust salaries of low-income senior workers as well 2025-01-02 [Aliran]

Indonesia Media mission takes key lessons from an innovative, vibrant Indonesian media 2024-12-20 [IFJ]

IFJ report shines light on urgent need for Malaysian media reform 2024-12-19 [IFJ]

ILO works with Malaysian trade unions to advance workers’ rights and sustainable labour practices 2024-12-03 [ILO]

Unions demand stronger labour law reforms to boost organizing 2024-12-02 [IndustriALL]

Workers Urged To Join Trade Unions To Safeguard Welfare 2024-11-25 [Bernama]

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