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Migrant Times Team

Articles by Migrant Times Team (1932)

Malaysia Begins Repatriation of 1,476 Myanmar Nationals, Says Returns are Voluntary
Human & Rights Welfare • ...

Malaysia Begins Repatriation of 1,476 Myanmar Nationals, Says Returns are Voluntary

Malaysia has begun returning 1,476 Myanmar nationals in the first phase of a wider repatriation plan, despite UNHCR and civil society groups warning that ongoing conflict and persecution mean Myanmar remains unsafe for return.

Cambodia Calls for Faster Cross-Border Action on Online Scams
Law & Justice • ...

Cambodia Calls for Faster Cross-Border Action on Online Scams

Phnom Penh’s proposals focus on intelligence and money tracing, legal cooperation, private-sector action and the safe return of trafficking victims.

Bangladesh Raises Overseas Workers’ Welfare Fee To Tk 5,500
Labour & Policy • ...

Bangladesh Raises Overseas Workers’ Welfare Fee To Tk 5,500

The new fee will take effect from October 1 as the government expands welfare and protection services for migrant workers.

Malaysia, Nepal Renew Agreement To Protect Nepali Migrant Workers
Labour & Policy • ...

Malaysia, Nepal Renew Agreement To Protect Nepali Migrant Workers

The three-year pact strengthens cooperation on rights violations, detention conditions, forced labour risks and access to social security.

New Zealand Moves Most Visitor Visa Applications to New Online System
Migration & Policy • ...

New Zealand Moves Most Visitor Visa Applications to New Online System

Most new online visitor visa applications must use enhanced Immigration Online from Sept. 24, while existing drafts in the old system can still be submitted before Oct. 8.

Aon Projects 5.2% Southeast Asia Salary Increase Budget for 2027
Corporate & Markets • ...

Aon Projects 5.2% Southeast Asia Salary Increase Budget for 2027

Vietnam leads at 6.7%, while Aon’s latest attrition measure is at least 15.5% across all six Southeast Asian markets surveyed.

Ramanan: Malaysia, Nepal Agree To Streamline Foreign Worker Recruitment
Labour & Policy • ...

Ramanan: Malaysia, Nepal Agree To Streamline Foreign Worker Recruitment

Ramanan says both sides seek a transparent system that protects workers while meeting industry labour needs.

Singapore to Require Qualifying Certified HR Professional at Larger Organisations From 2028
Labour & Policy • ...

Singapore to Require Qualifying Certified HR Professional at Larger Organisations From 2028

About 2,000 organisations employing more than 45% of Singapore’s workforce will be covered, alongside new support for AI adoption, job redesign and HR development.

Indonesia To Use Foreign Worker Data To Address Skills Gaps
Labour & Policy • ...

Indonesia To Use Foreign Worker Data To Address Skills Gaps

The Manpower Minister says employment data can help identify critical occupations and align training with industry needs.

DMW Says 1,500 Filipino Seafarers Exercised Right to Refuse Sailing
Human & Rights Welfare • ...

DMW Says 1,500 Filipino Seafarers Exercised Right to Refuse Sailing

About 500 exercised the right in 2026 as the DMW maintained safeguards for voyages through high-risk Middle East and Black Sea waters.

Thai AirAsia Restores International Routes as Don Mueang Network Expands to 53
Corporate & Markets • ...

Thai AirAsia Restores International Routes as Don Mueang Network Expands to 53

Suspended services are scheduled to return from Oct. 1, while the two carriers plan higher frequencies across their 2026 winter network.

BDx Expands Jatiluhur AI Data Centre Plan as Indonesia Builds Domestic Computing Capacity
Future & Of Work • ...

BDx Expands Jatiluhur AI Data Centre Plan as Indonesia Builds Domestic Computing Capacity

The six-building development is planned for 640MW of IT capacity, with Building 1 planned to deliver 120MW in phases and its first contracted capacity targeted for early 2027.