Malaysia is one of Asia's biggest employers of foreign labour. But recently, cases of deaths, abuse and forced labour have come to light. What is going on? Who is protecting these migrant workers?
A Burmese migrant worker Zin Latt (Age 22) was died after his arrived to Malaysia
on 11th September this year. He was worked separately with his elder brother
Ko Myint Kyaw.
The Star
Sunday November 5, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has denied that foreign workers and maids are not adequately
protected under its laws.
New Straits Times
05 Nov 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesians coming to work in Malaysia after Nov 15 must obtain
a certificate of eligibility.
New Straits Times
04 Nov 2006
PUTRAJAYA: Singapore has emerged as a transit point for illegal Bangladeshi
workers entering Malaysia.
The Jakarta Post
Friday, November 03, 2006
Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
It is a sad story and one over which everyone has expressed concern, yet it
continues to be told again and again.
Bernama
October 31, 2006 22:11 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) — The Malaysian and American business communities
have announced their support for successful completion of the third round of
US-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (USMFTA) negotiations this week.
Malaysiakini.com
Fauwaz Abdul Aziz
Oct 30, 06 5:37pm
Women will be the worst affected by the US-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA),
said activists who co-organised a protest against the ongoing talks in Kuala
Lumpur this morning.
The Associated Press
October 29, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Dozens of placard-waving Malaysians on Monday demanded
the suspension of a proposed free trade agreement between Malaysia and the United
States as officials from the two countries began a new round of negotiations.
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