Bangladeshi Workers in Malaysia Face Unrestrained Exploitation
United Nations human rights experts have warned that Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia are facing “widespread and systemic” exploitation, fraud, and rising debt bondage, affecting hundreds of thousands of laborers who contribute to Malaysia’s workforce.
Bangladeshi Migrant Workers Demand Justice and Compensation in Malaysia
Bangladeshi migrant rights organisations have demanded immediate action to secure justice, fair compensation and overdue wage payments for workers allegedly abused by two Malaysian companies—Mediceram and Kawaguchi. The demand came during a human-chain demonstration held in front of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment in Dhaka, organised by the Migrant Welfare Network (Malaysia) and a Bangladeshi expatriate rights platform.
One Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks off Malaysian Coast
A tragic maritime accident off the coast of Malaysia has left at least one person dead and dozens missing after a boat carrying Rohingya migrants capsized in rough seas near the Malaysia–Thailand maritime border.
Malaysia’s New Hiring Rules Leave Bangladeshi Agencies Struggling
The recruitment of foreign workers from Bangladesh and several other countries to Malaysia has remained suspended since May 31 last year. Despite multiple rounds of discussions to reopen the labor market, no concrete progress has been made. However, under the existing memorandum of understanding, Malaysia has introduced new conditions for determining the number of recruiting agencies allowed to participate in the hiring process.
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