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Lawmakers consider amnesty for unregistered migrant workers
Society 1 year ago

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Lawmakers consider amnesty for unregistered migrant workers

The House of Representatives is considering altering the 2017 Migrant Workers’ Protection Law to grant amnesty to both unauthorized migrant workers and the firms sending them overseas illegally, although experts say the plan will do little to solve the issues Indonesian migrant workers face.
Rights group urges Prabowo to be firm with Malaysia over migrant deaths
Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

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Rights group urges Prabowo to be firm with Malaysia over migrant deaths

The group has urged the President to take a firm stance on migrant workers' rights after Friday's fatal shooting of an Indonesian worker in Malaysian waters, while the House plans to call a meeting to monitor progress in the related investigation.
Bawaslu probes alleged duplication in Johor Bahru voter list
Politics 2 years ago

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Bawaslu probes alleged duplication in Johor Bahru voter list

The Bawaslu is investigating a complaint filed by Migrant Care alleging that 3,200 duplicate names appear on the list of overseas voters registered in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, after an earlier complaint the group made over duplicate voter data on the list for New York.
Labor group, Bawaslu flag duplicate names in overseas voter roll
Politics 2 years ago

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Labor group, Bawaslu flag duplicate names in overseas voter roll

Labor rights NGO Migrant Care says it is inspecting overseas voter rolls following complaints from Indonesians residing in New York, the United States, that the list of eligible voters there, managed by the General Elections Commission (KPU), featured numerous duplicate names.
Former Indonesian migrant worker sues prosecutors over false guilty charge
SE Asia 5 years ago

Former Indonesian migrant worker sues prosecutors over false guilty charge

Former Indonesian migrant worker Parti Liyani has sued two prosecutors who charged her with allegedly stealing over S$34,000 (US$24,738) worth of items from her previous employer.
Migrant Care urges humane treatment, protection for TKI returning amid COVID-19
National 5 years ago

Migrant Care urges humane treatment, protection for TKI returning amid COVID-19

The workers' rights group has stressed that the government must uphold human rights in its health security efforts, particularly as regards returning migrant workers.
As reports of domestic worker abuse rise, lawmakers urged to pass law
National 6 years ago

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As reports of domestic worker abuse rise, lawmakers urged to pass law

The regulation to protect domestic workers from abuse by their employers had been on hold for 15 years.
Indonesia urged to anticipate the worst as Hong Kong becomes paralyzed by protests
World 6 years ago

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Indonesia urged to anticipate the worst as Hong Kong becomes paralyzed by protests

Experts have flagged the possibility of more disruption in Hong Kong, which may have repercussions for Indonesian visitors, workers and businesses operating in the city.
Jokowi urged to raise migrant protection issue at ASEAN Summit
SE Asia 6 years ago

Jokowi urged to raise migrant protection issue at ASEAN Summit

The Migrant CARE advocacy group urges President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to speak up about the protection of migrant workers in the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok this weekend.
Migrant workers stand up against abuse at home
National 6 years ago

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Migrant workers stand up against abuse at home

Migrant workers who faced abuse while working overseas have decided to stand up for others after returning home.
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