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Malaysia's National Union of the Teaching Profession supports legislation to protect teachers from lawsuits and social media backlash, citing growing reluctance among educators to maintain classroom discipline.
A US labour judge has ordered software company Atlassian to reinstate an engineer it fired after she criticised management decisions, marking a rare legal victory for tech workers seeking workplace protections.
A South Korean coffee franchise has ended its agreement with a Cheongju store owner after investigations uncovered labor law breaches, workplace bullying, and extortion of a teenage employee over disputed drinks.
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Rights group Tenaganita has criticised Malaysia's immigration enforcement for targeting migrant workers rather than employers who recruit and profit from undocumented labour, calling for genuine accountability throughout the system.
Two married couples in Johor Baru have claimed trial to charges including causing hurt and criminal intimidation linked to a widely-shared video depicting alleged mistreatment of their household workers.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed to eliminating the exploitation of Bangladeshi migrant workers, recognizing their essential contribution to Malaysia's economic foundation and pledging stronger protections.
Malaysia has seen a significant drop in rescued human trafficking victims since 2023, with authorities attributing the decline to strengthened enforcement efforts. However, officials warn that unreported cases may mask the true extent of the problem.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have pledged joint action against migrant worker exploitation, with PM Anwar Ibrahim calling for transparent recruitment practices and stronger welfare protections during talks with Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman.