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The labour floor that barely rises [Aliran] 24-05-2026


Three migrant worker systems, little accountability [Aliran] 03-05-2026


V David – the man who made Labour Day in Malaysia possible [Aliran] 03-05-2026


Boeing se resiste a la decisión de los trabajadores de afiliarse a un sindicato [IndustriALL] 25-04-2026


Vote des travailleurs malaisiens en faveur de la syndicalisation : Boeing riposte [IndustriALL] 25-04-2026



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The labour floor that barely rises 2026-05-24 [Aliran]

This country loves its workers – just not enough to pay many of them adequately 2026-05-03 [Aliran]

V David – the man who made Labour Day in Malaysia possible 2026-05-03 [Aliran]

Three migrant worker systems, little accountability 2026-05-03 [Aliran]

Vote des travailleurs malaisiens en faveur de la syndicalisation : Boeing riposte 2026-04-25 [IndustriALL]

Boeing se resiste a la decisión de los trabajadores de afiliarse a un sindicato 2026-04-25 [IndustriALL]

Malaysian workers vote for union — Boeing fights back 2026-04-21 [IndustriALL]

La salud pública de Malasia en peligro: varias organizaciones alertan sobre el secuestro de la eliminación progresiva nacional por parte de la industria extranjera del amianto 2026-04-14 [ICM]

La santé publique de la Malaisie menacée : les groupes avertissent contre détournement de l'industrie étrangère de l'amiante au niveau national 2026-04-12 [IBB]

Unions Advance Inclusive Organizing for Women and Migrant Workers 2026-04-10 [Index Box]

Trade unions strengthen inclusive organizing for women and migrant workers 2026-04-09 [ILO]

Cuando las mujeres se alzan, los sindicatos se alzan: Entrevista con Bindu Patel, secretaria general de AMCO, Malasia 2026-04-02 [UNI]

Quand les femmes s'émancipent, les syndicats s'émancipent : entretien avec Bindu Patel, secrétaire générale de l'AMCO (Malaisie) 2026-04-02 [UNI]

IndustriALL presenta una denuncia ante la OIT contra Malasia por prácticas sistemáticas de represión sindical 2026-04-02 [IndustriALL]

Malaysia’s Public Health Under Threat: Groups Warn vs. Foreign Asbestos Industry Hijacking National Phase-out 2026-04-02 [BWI]

When Women Rise, Unions Rise: An interview with Bindu Patel, General Secretary of AMCO, Malaysia 2026-04-01 [UNI Global Union]

Women union leaders reject unsafe and unhealthy working conditions 2026-03-03 [IndustriALL]

Malaysia Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case 2026-02-27 [BBC]

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]

Répression syndicale chez Lumileds Malaysia, fournisseur d'Apple  ActNOW!  2026-02-02 [IndustriALL]

Represión sindical en Lumileds Malaysia, un proveedor de Apple  ActNOW!  2026-02-02 [IndustriALL]

La indemnización por accidentes laborales en Bangladesh: el papel fundamental de la protección social  ActNOW!  2026-01-29 [IndustriALL]

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]

Los sindicatos de Malasia exigen al Gobierno que tome medidas contra la represión sindical generalizada 2025-11-17 [IndustriALL]

Les syndicats de Malaisie réclament une intervention du gouvernement face à l'antisyndicalisme rampant 2025-11-17 [IndustriALL]

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

Violaciones de los derechos sindicales en Lumileds Malaysia 2025-11-04 [IndustriALL]

Violations des droits syndicaux chez Lumileds Malaysia 2025-11-04 [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]

Sindicato de Malasia condena los despidos en XSD International Paper 2025-08-20 [IndustriALL]

Malaisie : le syndicat condamne les licenciements chez XSD International Paper 2025-08-20 [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]

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