Asian Migration News | Web News | Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn Your Source for Social News and Networking Fri, 17 May 2013 02:04:34 CDT en <![CDATA[Jobs aplenty for locals ]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=jobs-aplenty-for-locals- http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=jobs-aplenty-for-locals- Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:33 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=jobs-aplenty-for-locals- But foreign workers fill most in convenience, hardware, textile & stationery shops

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam through the National Immigration and Registration and Labour Departments, which handle the entry of foreign workers into the country, the district offices and Munic



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Trafficking charge ]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=trafficking-charge- http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=trafficking-charge- Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:32 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=trafficking-charge- Anti-Human Trafficking Police on Sunday arrested Rungthiwa Phetchlam, 47, in Chaiyaphum’s Kaeng Khro district on charges of being a member of a Thai-Bruneian human-trafficking ring.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[4 held with fake visas at Shahjalal]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=4-held-with-fake-visas-at-shahjalal http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=4-held-with-fake-visas-at-shahjalal Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:32 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=4-held-with-fake-visas-at-shahjalal Armed Police Battalion (APBn) arrested four people at Shahjalal International Airport when they were trying to go to Indonesia and Brunei with fake visas early Tuesday.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Two illegal workers detained in immigration operation]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=two-illegal-workers-detained-in-immigration-operation http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=two-illegal-workers-detained-in-immigration-operation Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:32 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=two-illegal-workers-detained-in-immigration-operation BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A raid operation was conducted by a group of 11 Immigration enforcement personnel at the 4,000- unit pilot housing project in Kg Sungai Buluh, Mukim Mentiri. Investigations led to the arrests of two foreign workers who were detained on suspicions of violating the Immigration Act, Passport Order and Trafficking and Smuggling Persons Order of 2



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Labour Dept Warns Against Unlicensed Job Agencies]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=labour-dept-warns-against-unlicensed-job-agencies http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=labour-dept-warns-against-unlicensed-job-agencies Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:32 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=labour-dept-warns-against-unlicensed-job-agencies BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Since the full implementation of the Employment Agency Order 2004 on January 1, 2012, a total number of 82 employment agencies have been licensed by the Department of Labour, Borneo Bulletin reported.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Workers’ problems must be addressed to avert repeat of riot -MP]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=workers%E2%80%99-problems-must-be-addressed-to-avert-repeat-of-riot-mp http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=workers%E2%80%99-problems-must-be-addressed-to-avert-repeat-of-riot-mp Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:32 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=workers%E2%80%99-problems-must-be-addressed-to-avert-repeat-of-riot-mp BINTULU: Strengthening security measures in the workers’ camp at Samalaju Industrial Estate (SIE) is not an absolute guarantee that the riot on July 15 between local and foreign workers at the camp would not recur in the future.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Brunei, Vietnam look towards strengthening ties]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=brunei-vietnam-look-towards-strengthening-ties http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=brunei-vietnam-look-towards-strengthening-ties Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:32 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=brunei-vietnam-look-towards-strengthening-ties Sultan Bolkiah made the proposal on February 7 while receiving Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, currently on an official visit to Brunei at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Mohamed Bolkiah. He congratulated Vietnam on its achievements during the Renewal (Doi Moi) process and highlighted the development of Brunei-Vietnam rela



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Philippine Embassy issues advisory on services, relocation]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=philippine-embassy-issues-advisory-on-services-relocation http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=philippine-embassy-issues-advisory-on-services-relocation Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=philippine-embassy-issues-advisory-on-services-relocation When the Philippine Embassy reopens at its new location at the Diplomatic Enclave on Aug 2, applicants for embassy documents are "strongly advised to prepare a complete set of requirements, including photocopies".



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Indonesian Ambassador Addresses Issues Facing Workers In Brunei ]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=indonesian-ambassador-addresses-issues-facing-workers-in-brunei- http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=indonesian-ambassador-addresses-issues-facing-workers-in-brunei- Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=indonesian-ambassador-addresses-issues-facing-workers-in-brunei- Bandar Seri Begawan - Almost all countries are aware that the rapid development of information technology and transportation makes the movement of labour from one country to another easier.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Officials Bust Illegal Operations]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=officials-bust-illegal-operations http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=officials-bust-illegal-operations Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=officials-bust-illegal-operations Bandar Seri Begawan - To ensure all businesses under the jurisdiction of the BSB Municipal Board comply with the rules and regulations of the Miscellaneous Licence Act, the Law Enforcement Section of the BSB Municipal Board recently conducted a joint operation codenamed Operasi Bersepadu Sadar 03/2011' in the vicinity of Kg Pancha Delima.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Immigration Offenders Detained]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=immigration-offenders-detained http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=immigration-offenders-detained Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=immigration-offenders-detained Bandar Seri Begawan - Two foreign workers were detained during an operation conducted by Law Enforcement Section, Immigration Department in Kuala Belait at the new housing project in Jalan Dipa Negara, Kuala Belait last Monday afternoon.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Foreign Nationals Found Abusing Immigration Passes]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=foreign-nationals-found-abusing-immigration-passes http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=foreign-nationals-found-abusing-immigration-passes Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=foreign-nationals-found-abusing-immigration-passes Bandar Seri Begawan - Eight enforcement officers from Bandar Seri Begawan Immigration Department conducted inspections at a house and one construction site in Kuala Lurah, and a food stall at Kg Batu Ampar, Pengkalan Batu on March 19.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Employment Act To Be Enforced To Stop Bogus Amah Agents]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=employment-act-to-be-enforced-to-stop-bogus-amah-agents http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=employment-act-to-be-enforced-to-stop-bogus-amah-agents Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=employment-act-to-be-enforced-to-stop-bogus-amah-agents Bandar Seri Begawan - Minister of Home Affairs, YB Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Hj Othman said his ministry will implement the requirements in the Employment Act like registering foreign worker agencies, including hiring 'amah' or domestic helpers, to curb bogus activities involving foreign workers.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Lawbreakers Issued Special Passes]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=lawbreakers-issued-special-passes http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=lawbreakers-issued-special-passes Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=lawbreakers-issued-special-passes Bandar Seri Begawan - Immigration Enforcement Officers set out on an operation targeting several foreign workers' quarters as well as areas frequented by loitering foreigners over the weekend in search of lawbreakers.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[It Is More Cost Effective To Hire Locals: Trainer]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=it-is-more-cost-effective-to-hire-locals-trainer http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=it-is-more-cost-effective-to-hire-locals-trainer Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=it-is-more-cost-effective-to-hire-locals-trainer Bandar Seri Begawan - Private companies should hire more local workers as they are more cost effective than getting foreign workers.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Philippine Embassy Guidelines On POEA Exit Clearance]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=philippine-embassy-guidelines-on-poea-exit-clearance http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=philippine-embassy-guidelines-on-poea-exit-clearance Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=philippine-embassy-guidelines-on-poea-exit-clearance Bandar Seri Begawan - Acting Labour Attache and Welfare Officer Zenaida Ramos spoke on documentary requirements when applying for overseas employment certificate (OEC) at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) at the Philippine Embassy.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[New Exit Pass Rules For Overseas Filipino Workers]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=new-exit-pass-rules-for-overseas-filipino-workers http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=new-exit-pass-rules-for-overseas-filipino-workers Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=new-exit-pass-rules-for-overseas-filipino-workers Bandar Seri Begawan - The Philippine embassy, through the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (Polo) yesterday announced the documentary requirements for processing and issuance of Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) exit clearance to all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Brunei.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[More Immigration Violators Detained At Vegetable And Fruit Market]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=more-immigration-violators-detained-at-vegetable-and-fruit-market http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=more-immigration-violators-detained-at-vegetable-and-fruit-market Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=more-immigration-violators-detained-at-vegetable-and-fruit-market Bandar Seri Begawan - The Setenaga vegetable and fruit market in Sengkurong, which has been the centre of complaints over the years from members of the public over the presence of illegal vendors, came under scrutiny again when a group of enforcement officers from the Immigration and National Registration raided the place and nabbed several offenders for using social visit passes and failing t



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Four Found Working Illegally ]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=four-found-working-illegally- http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=four-found-working-illegally- Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=four-found-working-illegally- Bandar Seri Begawan - Four foreign workers were found to have been working while holding social visit passes during an Immigration inspection operation conducted by the Enforcement Division of the Department of Immigration and National Registration on Thursday night.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Four found working illegally]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=four-found-working-illegally http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=four-found-working-illegally Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:31 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=four-found-working-illegally Four foreign workers were found to have been working while holding social visit passes during an Immigration inspection operation conducted by the Enforcement Division of the Department of Immigration and National Registration on Thursday night.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[OFW Livelihood Training Programme In Seria]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=ofw-livelihood-training-programme-in-seria http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=ofw-livelihood-training-programme-in-seria Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:30 CST jaypee Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=ofw-livelihood-training-programme-in-seria Bandar Seri Begawan - Forty-seven Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) attended a demonstration on the long graduation haircut style and the graduated bob cut during a livelihood training programme conducted by the Philippine Embassy in Seria.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Immigration Raids In Kuala Belait ]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=immigration-raids-in-kuala-belait- http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=immigration-raids-in-kuala-belait- Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=immigration-raids-in-kuala-belait- Kuala Belait - Immigration officers in Kuala Belait conducted an operation at a construction site in Pandan Lima, Kuala Belait last Friday.

Ninety foreign workers from Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and Thailand were examined which resulted in three Bangladeshis and a Malaysian being issued a special pass for passport ve



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Concern Over Illegal Foreign Workers]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=concern-over-illegal-foreign-workers http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=concern-over-illegal-foreign-workers Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST jacobo Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=concern-over-illegal-foreign-workers Brunei-Muara - The Ministry of Home Affairs is exploring possibilities on how they can administer business licences, which can only be applied and renewed by Bruneian bumiputra (locals), following cases of abuse on the existing miscellaneous licences over the past two decades.



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Employers Reminded To Provide Copies Of Travel Documents To Foreign Workers]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=employers-reminded-to-provide-copies-of-travel-documents-to-foreign-workers http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=employers-reminded-to-provide-copies-of-travel-documents-to-foreign-workers Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST jaypee Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=employers-reminded-to-provide-copies-of-travel-documents-to-foreign-workers Kuala Belait - Over 50 foreigners including Malaysians, Indonesians, Filipinos and Bangladeshis were inspected during a recent operation in Belait District.

The operation, which was codenamed "Ops Cekap JIPK 162/2010", involved a team of 15 Enforcement personnel from the Kuala Belait Enforcement Section. Several rented house and workers quarters in Mumong and along Jalan Maulana, Kuala Bel



1 Vote(s) ]]> <![CDATA[Stern Warning For Foreigners Employed With Visitor Pass]]> http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=stern-warning-for-foreigners-employed-with-visitor-pass http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=stern-warning-for-foreigners-employed-with-visitor-pass Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST jaypee Brunei Darussalam http://smc.org.ph/smc_amn/story.php?title=stern-warning-for-foreigners-employed-with-visitor-pass Bandar Seri Begawan - Immigration enforcement division has once again warned foreigners not to take up jobs, paid or unpaid, while under a visitor pass, and to abide by all the regulations of their work pass, for instance not to do work(s) different from that stipulated under their permit.

The warning was once again reiterated after an immigration operation found another case of violation



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