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Daily Star 15th July 2026: Migrant Welfare Network (MWN) demands labour reforms in Bangladesh Malaysia corridor

Daily Star 15th July 2026: Migrant Welfare Network (MWN) demands labour reforms in Malaysia corridor Open letter to PM vows

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FMT 12th June 2026: Bangladesh mission in Malaysia steps in to resolve workers’ plight (alleged forced labour case) at AeroFoam Sdn Bhd

FMT 12th June 2026: Bangladesh mission in Malaysia steps in to resolve workers’ plight (alleged forced labour case) at AeroFoam

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15th May 2026: IOM (International Organisation for Migration)/UN agencies Additional Statement on alleged misrepresentations of Bestinet/FWCMS re: alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi workers for forced labour in Malaysia

15th May 2026: IOM (International Organisation for Migration)/UN agencies Additional Statement on alleged misrepresentations of Bestinet/FWCMS re: alleged criminal syndicate

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12th May 2026: International Labour Organization (ILO)/UN agencies statement on alleged misrepresentations of Bestinet/FWCMS re: alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi workers for forced labour in Malaysia

12th May 2026: International Labour Organization (ILO)/UN agencies statement on alleged misrepresentations of Bestinet/FWCMS re: alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi

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Edge 7th May Cover Story: How a lucrative Bangladesh labour import scheme into Malaysia (alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi migrant workers for forced labour in Malaysia) was shelved

Edge 7th May Cover Story: How a lucrative Bangladesh labour import scheme into Malaysia (alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi migrant

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Immediate Release 27 April 2026: Public Protest and Submission to Bangladeshi Expatriates Minister of MWN’s Urgent Demands for Compensation, Rehabilitation, Justice and Accountability for Abused Migrant Workers in Malaysia

Immediate Release 27 April 2026: Public Protest and Submission to Bangladeshi Expatriates Minister of MWN’s Urgent Demands for Compensation, Rehabilitation, Justice and

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For Immediate Release 27th Feb 2026: Comment Attributable to Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, on the Dyson/ATA (Malaysia) Landmark Forced Labour Case Settlement Announcement

For Immediate Release 27th Feb 2026: Comment Attributable to Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, on the Dyson/ATA IMS

February 27, 2026 No Comments

Forced Labour

ABC 17th Feb 2026: Australian Anti-slavery commissioner calls for tougher laws amid forced labour concerns for Ansell (MediCeram, Malaysia) and KMart

ABC 17th Feb 2026: Australian Anti-slavery commissioner calls for tougher laws amid forced labour concerns for Ansell (MediCeram, Malaysia) and

February 17, 2026 No Comments

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23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRICE

(UPDATED Story by Bloomberg on 16th April 2026: Malaysia Plans to Use Tycoon Amin’s New Migrant Worker System – see

January 23, 2026 No Comments

Forced Labour

14 Jan 2026 PRESS RELEASE: UK High Court rules that forced labour and exploitation claims against Dyson (ATA Malaysia case) will be tried next year

— Solicitors Journal 14th Jan 2026: Limbu v Dyson: High Court orders liability trial for migrant workers’ exploitation claims 14

January 14, 2026 No Comments

Debt Bondage

FMT 26th Dec 2025: Bangladeshi workers obtain court injunction against mould manufacturer Mediceram (Ansell supplier) in Malaysia

FMT 26th Dec 2025: Bangladeshi workers obtain court injunction against mould manufacturer Mediceram (Ansell supplier) in Malaysia Sean Augustin The

December 26, 2025 No Comments

Malaysia

Human Rights Watch/ United Nations (UN) Nov 26th 2025: Rampant Labour Abuses Against Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in Malaysia (Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia/Mediceram)

November 26, 2025 1:38PM EST|Dispatches Human Rights Watch/United Nations (UN) Nov 26th 2025: Rampant Labour Abuses Against Bangladeshi Migrant Workers

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Fundraise for Andy Hall to Overturn Unjust Conviction for Whistleblowing: Qatar

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Risky Business with Darian McBain: Asia

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Why Human Rights Matter to Business with Darian McBain – Interview with Andy Hall – Migrant Worker Rights Specialist

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9 Jul

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Clarification and retraction over report based on false intel
'The Finance Today' Apologizes to British Human Rights Activist Andy Hall
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Daily Star 10th July 2026: Malaysia labour market - Old ghosts haunt new recruitment push (syndicate train wreck approaching again!)

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Bloomberg: Bangladesh PM Rahman met Aminul Islam, the businessman the nation tried to have extradited in 2024 as part of a probe into alleged trafficking of migrant workers, during state visit to Malaysia in June, according to people familiar with matter.

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5 Jul

Andy Hall voices disappointment after Bangladesh govt meetings https://observerbd.com/news/582106

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📢 Meeting with the United Nations - Migrant Welfare Network (MWM)An important step in the fight for the rights of our migrant workers! Recently, the leaders of MWN met with representatives of the United Nations, where they highlighted the ongoing exploitation of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia and the need for effective monitoring and justice for the affected workers.This meeting is a beacon of hope for us - an opportunity to amplify our voices at the international level. However, our struggle is not over. As long as the Government of Bangladesh and the Government of Malaysia do not take effective action, we will stand by our migrant worker brothers and sisters.Your support is our strength. Stay with us by sharing. ✊#অভিবাসী_শ্রমিকের_অধিকার #MWN #জাতিসংঘ #ন্যায্য_নিয়োগ #বাংলাদেশ_মালয়েশিয়া United Nations Human RightsMigrant Welfare Network M.W.N Migrant Welfare Community Migration Dristi MWRN S R Gulzar Ahmed Mir MD Nayeem Niron Khan ... See MoreSee Less

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Daily Star 15th July 2026: Migrant Welfare Network (MWN) demands labour reforms in Malaysia corridor Open letter to PM vows [...]

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Migrant Welfare Network M.W.N Migrant Welfare Community Migration Dristi MWRN S R Gulzar Ahmed Mir MD Nayeem Niron KhanMigrant Welfare Network demands labour reforms in Malaysia corridorOpen letter to PM vows peaceful protest if recruitment process not clarified by July 21Star Online ReportThe Migrant Welfare Network (MWN) has written an open letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, urging immediate negotiation of a binding bilateral labour agreement with Malaysia and a public outline of the recruitment process for Bangladeshi workers.The letter, submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, cautioned that MWN would launch a peaceful protest if the government failed to provide a clear explanation of the recruitment process by July 21.The delegation included returnee migrant workers Niranjan, Abdullah and Hridoy of MWN; Nayan of Sammilito Sramik Foundation; and Nawshad of Awaj Foundation.The move followed the prime minister’s visit to Malaysia on June 21-22 and an announcement by Expatriates’ Welfare Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury on July 7 that the Malaysian labour market had reopened.Malaysia had frozen recruitment since June 1, 2024 amid allegations of massive irregularities and exploitation under a syndicate of 101 agencies. Nearly 500,000 migrants who travelled between 2022 and 2024 reportedly paid Tk 4-6 lakh each, with many left jobless and undocumented.In its statement, MWN said it had documented allegations of excessive recruitment fees, debt bondage, unpaid wages, passport confiscation, inadequate housing, contract substitution and barriers to justice affecting Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia. It noted that an earlier open letter sent on June 17, 2026 had not received a concrete response.The network argued that existing protection mechanisms in both countries had failed to safeguard workers and their families.The letter referenced statements from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Labour Organization and the International Organization for Migration on exploitation, trafficking and forced labour involving Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia.The platform demanded urgent reforms, including immediate negotiation of a legally binding bilateral labour agreement to replace the current memorandum of understanding, establishment of a transparent and ethical recruitment system under which employers bear most legitimate recruitment costs, and immediate government action through a meeting with MWN representatives and affected workers. ... See MoreSee Less

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Open letter to PM vows peaceful protest if recruitment process not clarified by July 21

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Despite waiting for quite some time, it was not possible to meet any responsible person from the Prime Minister's office. Similarly, the Minister of Expatriate Welfare, Dr. Sakirul, was asked to meet after seven days.The question is—who will listen to the various problems, hardships, and demands of the expatriates? Will these expatriates, who are one of the driving forces of the country's economy, be deprived of their rightful representation and hearing rights?#প্রবাসী #প্রবাসীদের_অধিকার #প্রবাসীকল্যাণ #মাইগ্রেশন #বাংলাদেশ ... See MoreSee Less

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Daily Star 15th July 2026: Migrant Welfare Network (MWN) demands labour reforms in Bangladesh Malaysia corridor

FMT 12th June 2026: Bangladesh mission in Malaysia steps in to resolve workers’ plight (alleged forced labour case) at AeroFoam Sdn Bhd

15th May 2026: IOM (International Organisation for Migration)/UN agencies Additional Statement on alleged misrepresentations of Bestinet/FWCMS re: alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi workers for forced labour in Malaysia

12th May 2026: International Labour Organization (ILO)/UN agencies statement on alleged misrepresentations of Bestinet/FWCMS re: alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi workers for forced labour in Malaysia

Edge 7th May Cover Story: How a lucrative Bangladesh labour import scheme into Malaysia (alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi migrant workers for forced labour in Malaysia) was shelved

Immediate Release 27 April 2026: Public Protest and Submission to Bangladeshi Expatriates Minister of MWN’s Urgent Demands for Compensation, Rehabilitation, Justice and Accountability for Abused Migrant Workers in Malaysia

For Immediate Release 27th Feb 2026: Comment Attributable to Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, on the Dyson/ATA (Malaysia) Landmark Forced Labour Case Settlement Announcement

ABC 17th Feb 2026: Australian Anti-slavery commissioner calls for tougher laws amid forced labour concerns for Ansell (MediCeram, Malaysia) and KMart

23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRICE

14 Jan 2026 PRESS RELEASE: UK High Court rules that forced labour and exploitation claims against Dyson (ATA Malaysia case) will be tried next year

FMT 26th Dec 2025: Bangladeshi workers obtain court injunction against mould manufacturer Mediceram (Ansell supplier) in Malaysia

Human Rights Watch/ United Nations (UN) Nov 26th 2025: Rampant Labour Abuses Against Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in Malaysia (Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia/Mediceram)

Fundraise for Andy Hall to Overturn Unjust Conviction for Whistleblowing: Qatar

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