In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Veteran actress Ieda Moin has highlighted the entertainment industry's persistent problem of offering extremely low fees to experienced performers, revealing a culture of exploitation that undermines veteran talent.
South Korean companies are implementing heat-mitigation measures as record temperatures cause workplace injuries and deaths, but protections remain concentrated among large employers while smaller firms and migrant workers face ongoing exposure.
Southeast Asian nations confront interconnected challenges ranging from environmental degradation to labour disputes, with Indonesia addressing waste management, the Philippines lifting IT park restrictions, Singapore tackling measles resurgence, and Thailand grappling with creator economy risks.
Vietnam has unveiled an ambitious child protection programme through 2030, targeting reductions in child abuse, sexual exploitation and labour through legislative reforms, enhanced services and cross-sector coordination.
A US federal judge has blocked enforcement of a groundbreaking New York City law requiring Uber and Lyft to notify drivers 14 days before deactivation, ruling the regulation unconstitutional and a threat to platform safety.
Johor police have arrested 11 people, including a foreign worker's employer, in connection with the death of a migrant laborer who sustained fatal head injuries. The case highlights ongoing concerns about workplace safety and migrant worker protection.