The Ministry of Labour has announced that migrant workers will be allowed to work abroad only if they hold an Overseas Workers Identification Card (OWIC). The statement was issued after the so-called ministry of labour of the National Unity Government-NUG, which has been declared a terrorist organization by the State Administration Council, announced that the […]
Only Overseas Workers Identification Card (OWIC) holders to be allowed to work in foreign countries
June 10, 2022 by
Govt counting on Asian travellers to boost tourism
January 8, 2019 by
Myanmar’s tourism sector has borne the brunt of the Rakhine refugee crisis, with growth in tourist arrivals dropping to 1 percent in 2018 compared with 7.1pc in 2017, according to the World Bank. The number of western tourist arrivals fell the most, more than offsetting arrivals from Asia. The numbers reflect reports of booking and […]
Business group vows to help 7000 Yangon workers get ID cards
October 4, 2018 by
The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry vowed to help some 7100 workers in Yangon Region’s 14 industrial zones to get their national registration cards (NRCs), a senior executive of the organisation said. Daw Khine Khine Nwe, associate general secretary of the federation, said yesterday that his group will secure the […]
Workers ask government to monitor wage hike implementation
April 6, 2018 by
Following the decision by the National Committee for the Minimum Wage to increase the daily basic wage to K4800, a campaign has been organised to call for the government to strictly enforce its implementation. The Myanmar Labor Union for Industrial and Various Services led a campaign rally at the open park on Sunday, said U […]
Migrant worker agencies to be graded on adherence to labour standards
July 28, 2017 by
A committee will be formed to prevent abuses by and protect migrant workers against unscrupulous overseas employment agencies, according to the Myanmar Overseas Employment Agencies Federation. Committee members will include a representative from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population, an anti-trafficking police officer, a legal expert, a labour expert, a representative from overseas employment […]
Myanmar’s textile workers pay the price for Australia’s fast fashion addiction
July 24, 2017 by
Textile workers in Myanmar struggle to make ends meet as big brands such as H&M move their production to the country chasing the lowest price of production. Garment workers in Myanmar are struggling to cover everyday living costs while factory owners enjoy the surge in demand from the global fashion brands expanding into Australia. Ma […]
Myanmar Unsure of Sending Workers to Malaysia
July 1, 2017 by
The Myanmar government has not given a deadline for sending workers to Malaysia although the worker ban has been lifted for more than 6 months, according to officials of the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Affairs. “We have been waiting for a comment from the foreign affairs ministry. Whether or not the workers should be […]
Myanmar CMP garment exports to touch $2.2bn in 2017
April 3, 2017 by
Cutting, making and packaging (CMP) garment exports from Myanmar are likely to fetch around $2.2 billion this year, as local companies have bagged more number of orders from the EU and Japan, according to Myanmar Garment Entrepreneurs Association. Apparel orders from the EU have especially increased after reinstatement of GSP rights by the EU. In […]
Yangon Workers will Enjoy Thingyan Break
March 15, 2017 by
Ministry of Labour yesterday discussed Thingyan holidays with employers at the office of Union of Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industry –UMFCCI, in Yangon and agreed to have a 10-day break for the workers in the Yangon Region during the Thingyan water festival. The Union government announced on March 10 that they may half […]
