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Still-empty immigration counters: JOHOR BARU: Easing the snarling traffic congestion at both land borders with Singapore will help spur the country’s tourism ...
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Still-empty immigration counters: JOHOR BARU: Easing the snarling traffic congestion at both land borders with Singapore will help spur the country’s tourism ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/04/still-empty-immigration-counters
Malaysia to pilot QR code passport clearance for factory bus passengers at Johor land checkpoints from June
channelnewsasia.com/asia/qr-code-johor-malaysia-immigration-causeway-factory-bus-4286581
New record number of young adults without training in Germany: Around 2.9 million young adults have no education. That is more than ever before ...
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Quick Glance: Record Number of Young Adults without Education in Germany
- Germany records a peak of 2.9 million young adults without education, especially among migrants.
- The increasing number of unskilled individuals negatively impacts the job market and widens the gap between well-qualified and unqualified individuals.
- The dual education system faces challenges like rising dropout rates and mismatched apprenticeships.
- Initiatives to modernize the education system are being called for, including better career guidance and increased apprenticeship wages.
Two policemen accused of extortion at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar checkpoint back at work
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-malaysian-cops-accused-of-extortion-at-sultan-iskandar-checkpoint-back-to-work
Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation: Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.
bbc.com/news/uk-68903739
British Parliament approves asylum pact with Rwanda: After much resistance, the British House of Lords declared Rwanda a safe third country ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/grossbritannien-parlament-asylpakt-ruanda-100.html
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Five migrants die during attempt to cross Channel, French media reports: A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an ...
news.sky.com/story/five-migrants-die-during-attempt-to-cross-channel-french-media-reports-13121216
Senate dismisses Mayorkas impeachment without trial: The Senate voted Wednesday to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4600362-mayorkas-impeachment-dismissed-trial/
English Channel: At least five migrants drown - including a child: At least five migrants die on Tuesday night while trying to cross the English Channel to the ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251175628/Aermelkanal-Mindestens-fuenf-Migranten-ertrinken-darunter-ein-Kind.html
Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/hamad-international-in-doha-named-world-s-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second
Civil rights groups call for funds for representation in immigration court: A coalition of more than 100 civil rights and immigrant rights groups are calling on ...
thehill.com/latino/4611610-civil-rights-groups-call-for-funds-for-representation-in-immigration-court/
Special zones can help Johor surpass other states economically: PM: High-impact projects to boost state's expansion, Anwar says.
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Owner upset workshop cut car exhaust pipe: A CAR owner who sent his vehicle to a workshop after watching its promotional videos on social media was left unhappy ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/22/owner-upset-workshop-cut-car-exhaust-pipe
SCANDAL EXPOSED IN PASSPORT PRINTING CONTRACT
investigativeplatform-mw.org/kalipo/2024/04/23/scandal-exposed-in-passport-printing-contract/
'Challenging to make a living': RM5,000 offer to attract Malaysian roti canai chefs to Singapore deemed too low
asiaone.com/singapore/challenging-make-living-rm5000-offer-attract-malaysian-roti-canai-chefs-singapore-deemed
Immigration advocates see work permits as Biden’s best option: President Biden’s left flank is pushing for expanded work permits for undocumented immigrants ...
thehill.com/latino/4618409-immigration-advocates-asylum-work-permits-bidens-border/
Migrants drown in Channel, Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy: Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from ...
reuters.com/world/europe/least-five-migrants-died-during-attempt-cross-english-channel-la-voix-du-nord-2024-04-23/
Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68836255
Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon
apnews.com/article/brazil-amazon-migrants-adrift-africa-mauritania-2c98d960650b4e57f145884b3a5abceb
Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68880651
Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants - minister: The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68880049
Controversial deportation regulation: Sunak's Rwanda policy apparently drives migrants to Ireland
spiegel.de/ausland/grossbritannien-rishi-sunaks-umstrittene-abschiebepolitik-treibt-migranten-vermehrt-nach-irland-a-41f01230-700f-4be7-9cc0-7a903e03b67e
Hundreds of migrants arrive in UK as five die attempting Channel crossing: More than 400 migrants arrived in the UK on the day five people died trying to cross ...
itv.com/news/meridian/2024-04-24/hundreds-of-migrants-arrive-in-uk-as-five-die-attempting-channel-crossing
FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251208880/FDP-fordert-Debatte-ueber-Ruanda-Modell-fuer-deutsche-Asylpolitik.html
At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya: Neighborhoods submerged and residents stranded on roofs as downpours intensify.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/africa/kenya-flash-floods-intl-latam/
Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4604151-cruz-democrats-tossed-two-centuries-of-precedent-by-rejecting-mayorkas-impeachment/
Retiree sees red over mould on new wardrobes: A RETIRED Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) officer’s joy of finally moving into his own home was marred when the wardrobe ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/13/retiree-sees-red-over-mould-on-new-wardrobes
Kent: Home Office says 748 migrants cross Channel in two days: More than 6,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since the start of the year ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c72p5jnvmzko
Trump has a rocky relationship with Black voters. He’s trying to change it.: Three officials with his campaign outlined the former president’s strategy.
politico.com/news/2024/04/20/trump-trial-black-voters-00153462
Annual ceremony unites Johor’s men in uniform: SOME 450 Johor Indian policemen and their family members congregated for a special prayer at Arulmigu Sri ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/24/annual-ceremony-unites-johors-men-in-uniform
Errant cops nabbed a second time for extorting travellers at JB checkpoint: JOHOR BARU: Two policemen have been arrested a second time in the space of a month ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/20/same-two-cops-nabbed-again-for-extorting-money-from-travellers-at-bsi
Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump : For President Biden and the Democrats, thing are looking ugly in November.
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4604865-biden-needs-to-face-facts-hes-still-losing-to-trump/
'Nothing will stand in our way': Britain approves contentious Rwanda asylum seekers plan
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/22/britain-asylum-seekers-rwanda-boats-immigration/73339328007/
Johor Baru housewife loses RM400,000 in phone scam: JOHOR BARU: A housewife lost RM400,000 after falling prey to a phone scam.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/23/johor-baru-housewife-loses-rm400000-in-phone-scam
Gauck: Limit immigration to curb AfD success: Former Federal President Joachim Gauck is concerned about the state of democracy. He also blames refugee policy for ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/gauck-migration-afd-zuwanderung-100.html
Escape to Cyprus: EU agreement with Lebanon apparently planned: "It's enough": Cyprus President Christodoulidis pulls the ripcord. His country is overwhelmed by ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eu-libanon-fluechtlinge-zypern-100.html
Duelo televisivo antes das eleições legislativas: Voigt e Höcke discutem sobre imigração
spiegel.de/politik/tv-duell-der-thueringer-spitzenkandidaten-mario-voigt-und-bjoern-hoecke-streiten-ueber-migration-a-9c34c124-5a8d-4836-a8f8-cfac60d1f6d5
Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
Refugee crisis 2015: Back then, politicians promised that migrants were worth their weight in gold - and today?
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/vor-neun-jahren-versprachen-politiker-dass-fluechtlinge-gold-wert-sind-was-ist-daraus-geworden-li.2206370
In Florida, an exodus of people fleeing rising anti-immigrant sentiment: Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1236631178/in-florida-an-exodus-of-people-fleeing-rising-anti-immigrant-sentiment
Johor-Singapore RTS over 70% complete, says Transport Minister: JOHOR BARU: The Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link), which connects Johor and Singapore by rail ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/johor-singapore-rts-over-70-complete-says-transport-minister
San Diego official says city is ‘new epicenter’ of border crisis: A San Diego official on Thursday dubbed his city the “new epicenter” for the border crisis and ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4622989-san-diego-new-epicenter-border-crisis/
Situation normal in Johor despite festive season: JOHOR BARU: Despite the festive season, there has been no significant increase in the number of tourists here ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/13/situation-normal-in-johor-despite-festive-season
House Republicans subpoena Mayorkas over migrant numbers: House Judiciary Committee Republicans subpoenaed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601171-house-republicans-subpoena-mayorkas-over-migrant-numbers/
2 Malaysian cops arrested again after allegedly extorting RM1,000 from another traveller at JB checkpoint
asiaone.com/malaysia/2-malaysian-cops-arrested-again-after-allegedly-extorting-rm1000-another-traveller-jb-checkpoint
Iowa governor signs bill that would make it a crime for some undocumented migrants to be in the state | CNN
cnn.com/2024/04/11/us/iowa-immigration-enforcement-bill-signed/
Trump focuses on migrants and crime. Here is what the research shows: Donald Trump is highlighting crimes committed by migrants in the U.S. illegally as part of ...
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Man, 61, killed on the spot in car-bike collision in JB: JOHOR BARU: A male motorcyclist died on the spot after colliding with a car at KM17 along Johor ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/17/man-61-killed-on-the-spot-in-car-bike-collision-in-jb
The Mayorkas impeachment was quickly dismissed, but its politics may not be: However you viewed the Mayorkas impeachment articles, its politics was brutal for ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4603596-the-mayorkas-impeachment-was-quickly-dismissed-but-its-politics-may-not-be/
‘Focus on forest and ecotourism’: State could team up with NGOs to promote biodiversity zones for Visit Johor Year 2026, says nature society
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/15/focus-on-forest-and-ecotourism
Biden says he is examining power to shut US border on his own: President Joe Biden said in an interview broadcast on Tuesday that he and his administration are ...
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A view from Dover: ITV News witnesses migrants brought ashore as Rwanda Bill passes
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/a-view-from-dover-itv-news-sees-migrants-brought-ashore-as-rwanda-bill-passes
Crossing to Great Britain: Several dead in the English Channel: The Rwanda deal is done, the flight across the English Channel continues. On Tuesday morning ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ueberfahrt-nach-grossbritannien-mehrere-tote-im-aermelkanal-a-f14bf0da-80a6-4a27-bd53-ccca7609143a
Genting Plantations expects demand for palm products to advance in 2024: KUALA LUMPUR: Demand for palm products is projected to advance due to better economic ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/19/genting-plantations-expects-demand-for-palm-products-to-advance-in-2024
J.B. Hunt Q1 earnings miss shows freight-market recession still ongoing: Freight giant JB Hunt saw its stock tank 13% on Wednesday after badly missing profit and ...
businessinsider.com/jb-hunt-q1-earnings-miss-stock-price-freight-recession-outlook-2024-4
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Bakers struggling to manage costs: WITH locals spending less due to higher cost of living, small businesses in Johor Baru are hoping to sell their goods to those ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/10/bakers-struggling-to-manage-costs
Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico: Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68816029
Police warn of negative effect: Bundestag approves payment card for asylum seekers
n-tv.de/politik/Bundestag-beschliesst-Bezahlkarte-fuer-Asylbewerber-article24868342.html
Twenty one dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast, UN agency official says
reuters.com/world/africa/un-migration-agency-16-dead-28-missing-after-boat-capsizes-off-djibouti-coast-2024-04-23/
Shock report for the AfD: Yes, migrants are committing crimes more often, but it's not because of Islam
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/schockbericht-fuer-die-afd-ja-migranten-werden-haeufiger-kriminell-aber-das-liegt-nicht-am-islam-li.2205723
»Migration«: Facts instead of myths on the subject of migration: Migration researcher Hein de Haas dispels prejudices that are cultivated in political debates by ...
spektrum.de/rezension/buchkritik-zu-migration/2214755
Why the EU’s New Migration Pact Matters | by Ana Palacio - Project Syndicate: Ana Palacio applauds the pragmatic coalition-building, especially by Italy’s ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/eu-migrant-and-asylum-pact-passage-suggests-way-forward-for-european-politics-by-ana-palacio-2024-04
Queen happy, moved by chance reunion with special child: KUALA LUMPUR: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, said she was moved to be reunited with ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/08/queen-happy-moved-by-chance-reunion-with-special-child
An Immigration Policy Rooted in Exclusion Represents the Worst of US Politics: Embracing the reality that movement is inevitable and rebuilding our system to ...
otherwords.org/immigration-makes-our-country-stronger-cruelty-makes-it-weak/
How immigration is helping the economy defy expectations: Policymakers are increasingly pointing to an immigration influx and a bolstered U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/4581122-how-immigration-is-helping-the-economy-defy-expectations/
Drawn to Pulai's charms: JOHOR BARU: Accessibility, robust economic activities and its close vicinity to Singapore are some of the factors that have attracted ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/drawn-to-pulai039s-charms
Man arrested after jealousy-fuelled petrol station punch-up in Johor: ISKANDAR PUTERI: A 35-year-old man has been arrested over a fight that occurred at a petrol ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/07/man-arrested-after-jealousy-fuelled-petrol-station-punch-up-in-johor
I'm a DACA recipient in college. My story is more common than you think: It's the future.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/20/college-tuition-undocumented-students-daca-immigration/73372303007/
Acts of violence are increasing dramatically: the number of suspected foreigners is increasing
n-tv.de/politik/Zahl-tatverdaechtiger-Auslaender-springt-nach-oben-article24858209.html
Make it ‘top priority’: Businesses, travellers urge Malaysia to follow Singapore’s QR code clearance at land checkpoints
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-johor-qr-code-immigration-clearance-singapore-causeway-special-economic-zone-rts-link-4252221
Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities: Demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gaza-war-protesters-shut-golden-gate-bridge-block-traffic-rcna147945
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried
cnn.com/2024/04/14/us/texas-immigration-law-iowa-other-us-states-cec/
Iowa governor signs bill that lets state arrest and deport some migrants: The legislation could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/iowa-governor-signs-bill-that-lets-state-arrest-and-deport-some-migrants-00151654
Quick Glance: Iowa Governor Enacts Law Allowing Arrest and Deportation of Migrants
- Governor Reynolds signs law to enforce immigration laws.
- Iowa law could lead to criminal repercussions for migrants.
- Similar to Texas law, Iowa's bill faces conflicts with federal law.
- Iowa's immigrant community seeks information and statements from law enforcement.
SEZ set to catalyse equity valuations: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is set to catalyse equity valuations in both Malaysia and Singapore under ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/18/sez-set-to-catalyse-equity-valuations
Quick Glance: Potential of SEZ to Boost Stock Valuations
- The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Johor-Singapore has the potential to boost stock valuations in Malaysia and Singapore under five main themes.
- Industries such as banking, real estate, renewables, technology, and telecommunications could benefit from the SEZ.
- By providing access to capital, infrastructure, and political stability, the SEZ could create a regionally differentiated value proposition.
- The economies of Singapore and Malaysia could benefit from the SEZ by facilitating access to capital and labor, as well as enhancing FDI competitiveness.
Migration crisis: what the EU asylum reform is about: The right to asylum has been debated for years - Now the EU wants to vote on reform ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/asylreform-eu-fluechtlinge-aussengrenzen-migration-100.html
Wild Georgia: Why warblers are springtime favorites among bird-watchers: Wild Georgia columnist Charles Seabrook says the striking colors of these migrating ...
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Kulai still investors’ number one choice: KULAI is expected to continue being the top destination for future investments in Johor due to its strategic location.
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/12/kulai-still-investors-number-one-choice
‘Aidilfitri Madani 2024’ celebration in seven states begins tomorrow: PUTRAJAYA: The Aidilfitri Madani 2024 celebration with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/17/aidilfitri-madani-2024-celebration-in-seven-states-begins-tomorrow
Mt Ruang eruption: AirAsia reinstates several flights today: PUTRAJAYA: While most flights continue to be impacted following the volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/18/mt-ruang-eruption-airasia-reinstates-several-flights-today
Trump, Johnson Announce Redundant Proof of Citizenship Bill to Vote: Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have endorsed a bill that would ban ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-mike-johnson-redundant-non-citizen-bill-vote-1235003973/
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Limiting migration: Von der Leyen praises Finland's border closures: Helsinki has registered that Russia is smuggling refugees from the Middle East and Africa ...
n-tv.de/politik/Von-der-Leyen-lobt-Finnlands-Grenzschliessungen-article24887385.html
7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election: How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/issues-trump-biden-2024-election-health-care-abortion-tax-immigration-rcna147637
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
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