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FMT 1st Dec 2023: HR Minister Sivakumar refutes British slavery activist’s claim on ‘significant illicit industry’ of modern slavery in Malaysia

FMT 1st Dec 2023: HR Minister Sivakumar refutes British slavery activist’s claim on ‘significant illicit industry’ of modern slavery in Malaysia Original source: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/11/30/sivakumar-refutes-activists-claim-on-significant-illicit-industry-of-modern-slavery/ Human resources minister says he is not denying a problem of forced labour, just the alleged scale. Naveen Prabu – 30 Nov 2023, 10:49pm Human resources minister V Sivakumar said the problem of

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FMT 1st Dec 2023: Kidnapped Bangladeshi journalist recounts ‘ordeal’ in Malaysia trying to expose Bangladesh Malaysia migrant worker syndicate

FMT 1st Dec 2023: Kidnapped Bangladeshi journalist recounts ‘ordeal’ in Malaysia trying to expose Bangladesh Malaysia migrant worker syndicate Original source: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/12/01/kidnapped-bangladeshi-journalist-recounts-ordeal/ The investigative reporter says he was trying to expose a foreign workers’ syndicate operated by his countrymen in Malaysia. Predeep Nambiar – 01 Dec 2023, 11:41am Kuala Lumpur police chief Allaudeen Abdul Majid said they

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Malaysian human rights commissioner (Suhakam) wants task force to probe migrant worker quota fraud
Malaysia
Andy Hall

26th November 2023: Malaysian human rights commissioner wants task force to probe migrant worker quota fraud

26th November 2023: Malaysian human rights commissioner (Suhakam) wants task force to probe migrant worker quota fraud In the face of a migrant trafficking crisis with implications of official complicity, Malaysian human rights commissioner Suhakam has urged the government to set up a high-level task force to investigate the scandal. Original Source: malaysiakini by S

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AG’s report: HR, Home ministries must decide who takes full ownership of Malaysia’s foreign worker management system - Comments by Andy Hall
Malaysia
Andy Hall

24th November 2023: AG’s report: HR, Home ministries must decide who takes full ownership of Malaysia’s foreign worker management system – Comments by Andy Hall

AG’s report: HR, Home ministries must decide who takes full ownership of Malaysia’s foreign worker management system Comments by Andy Hall – International Migrant Worker Rights Specialist This recent report, just published by the Attorney General’s office in Malaysia and reported by Bernama, seems to sum up well that Malaysia’s foreign worker management system is

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22nd Nov 2023: Full probe of migrant worker syndicate, Malaysian HR Minister Sivakumar says (these are NOT isolated cases, it’s a systemic issue worsening in Malaysia these days)
Malaysia
Andy Hall

22nd November 2023: Full probe of migrant worker syndicate, Malaysian HR Minister Sivakumar

22nd Nov 2023: Full probe of migrant worker syndicate, Malaysian HR Minister Sivakumar says (these are NOT isolated cases, it’s a systemic issue worsening in Malaysia these days) The Human Resources Ministry in Malaysia will carry out a full investigation of a migrant worker syndicate involving six companies. Original Source: Malaysiakini by Isabelle Long –

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21st November 2023: How migrant quota fraudster in Malaysia hides behind shell companies big wigs leaving workers victims of modern slavery
Malaysia
Andy Hall

21st November 2023: How migrant quota fraudster in Malaysia hides behind shell companies big wigs leaving workers victims of modern slavery

21st November 2023: How migrant quota fraudster in Malaysia hides behind shell companies big wigs leaving workers victims of modern slavery Trapped behind a fence that confined him to his hostel, Nepali worker Nabaraj, 26, was in a panic that had consumed him since the moment he was told he was leaving Malaysia for good,

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Finance may be junked from EU sustainability/due diligence law, leaked memo shows (very concerning development in the EU sustainability and due diligence debate)
Climate
Andy Hall

AP 14th Nov 2023: Finance may be junked from EU sustainability/due diligence law, leaked memo shows (very concerning development in the EU sustainability and due diligence debate)

Finance may be junked from EU climate law, leaked memo shows – Critics say it could be unenforceable LONDON (AP) — Finance may be junked from EU climate law – A flagship EU law intended to push European companies toward net zero faces being seriously weakened by member states, a confidential document passed to The

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The State of the Nation: Flaws of foreign worker system laid bare in declassified report
Malaysia
Andy Hall

9th Nov 2023: Malaysia – The State of the Nation: Flaws of foreign worker system laid bare in declassified report

9th Nov 2023: Malaysia The State of the Nation: Flaws of foreign worker system laid bare in declassified report The independent investigation commissioned by the Pakatan Harapan government in 2018 revealed systemic corruption, rent-seeking activities as well as abuse and mistreatment of foreign workers in Malaysia. Original Article: The Edge Malaysia by Izzul Ikram and

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6th Nov 2023: UK government complicit in exploitation of farm workers - Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Migrant Workers Rights
Andy Hall

6th Nov 2023: UK government complicit in exploitation of farm workers – Bureau of Investigative Journalism

6th Nov 2023: UK government complicit in exploitation of farm workers – Bureau of Investigative Journalism Government labor inspection reports revealed the exploitation of farm workers, and nearly half of the 845 seasonal workers interviewed claimed mistreatment, discrimination, wage theft, and threats of being sent back home. Original Source: Info Migrants by Ana P. Santos

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Dyson’s successful forum non conveniens challenge in Malaysian outsourcing claim. A sad illustration of the bar to #bizhumanrights claims in England and Wales post-Brexit.
Malaysia
Andy Hall

6th Nov 2023: Dyson successful forum non conveniens challenge in Malaysian outsourcing claim. A sad illustration of the bar to #bizhumanrights claims in England and Wales post-Brexit.

Dyson successful forum non conveniens challenge in Malaysian outsourcing claim. A sad illustration of the bar to #bizhumanrights claims in England and Wales post-Brexit. In Limbu & Ors v Dyson Technology Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 2592 (KB) a jurisdictional challenge on forum non conveniens grounds in allegations of forced labour at Dyson’s Malaysian Supplier, was successful. The judgment

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Andy Hall is a British human rights defender and a migrant worker specialist working in Asia, Middle

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Today a Lawyers Council of Thailand team (lawyers Nakhon Chomphuchat Sunya Iedjongdee อำพร สังข์ทอง Natalie Bergman and Myanmar language translator Kyaw Zaw Linn) went to visit Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo, the Myanmar migrant worker pair sentenced to death for the Koh Tao murder case, who are currently serving life sentences in Bang Kwang prison in Nonthaburi. Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo are reportedly in good spirits and good health and are well accustomed after nine years to their daily life in prison. Neither said they are facing any serious difficulties at this time. Both men now speak much better Thai.The pair requested an update from their lawyers about opportunities for a reduction in their life sentences through the amnesty process in Thailand. Both men said they would like to see their mothers and brothers whenever it may be possible for them to come to Thailand. The pair sent their special regards and thanks to Evelyne AuSoleil who continues to support them both financially (with deposits) and mentally (with letters). They also sent their regards and thanks to all other friends who continue to support them at this time. ... See MoreSee Less
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