Malaysiakini 31 July 2025 – ‘Source: Bangladesh to stop probing migrant workers’ exploitation syndicate’
Malaysiakini 31 July 2025 – ‘Source: Bangladesh to stop probing migrant workers’ exploitation syndicate’ B Nantha Kumar: Jul 31, 2025 Sourced

Update: Heartfelt Support from Migrant Worker Communities for Andy Hall
Heartfelt Support from Migrant Worker Communities for Andy Hall We’re deeply moved to see this outpouring of solidarity from the

FMT 24th July 2025: Kawaguchi company facing criminal charges in Malaysia over unpaid Bangladeshi worker wages in high profile Japanese consumer goods modern slavery case, says source
FMT 24th July 2025: Kawaguchi company facing criminal charges in Malaysia over unpaid Bangladeshi worker wages in high profile Japanese

FMT 17th July 2025: Kawaguchi in Malaysia served a letter of demand over close to RM3mil in unpaid wages to modern slavery victims
FMT 17th July 2025: Kawaguchi in Malaysia served a letter of demand over close to RM3mil in unpaid wages to

For Immediate Release 17th July 2025: Justice Abroad is representing Labour Rights Activist Andy Hall to Overturn Unjust In Absentia Conviction in Qatar
For Immediate Release 17th July 2025: Justice Abroad is representing Labour Rights Activist Andy Hall to Overturn Unjust In Absentia

Fundraise for Andy Hall to Overturn Unjust Conviction for Whistleblowing: Qatar
British migrant rights activist Andy Hall was unjustly sentenced to prison in absentia in Qatar for whistleblowing on modern slavery

FMT 16th June 2025: Multinational corporation Sony comes to aid of Bangladeshi former Kawaguchi workers in modern slavery case in Malaysia
FMT 16th June 2025: Multinational corporation SONY comes to aid of Bangladeshi former Kawaguchi workers in modern slavery case in

Kathmandu Post 8th June 2025: Nepal Malaysia migration corridor – Attempts to impose a total employment syndicate from Nepal to Malaysia have raised concerns (My Op Ed)
Kathmandu Post 8th June 2025: Nepal Malaysia migration corridor – Attempts to impose a total employment syndicate from Nepal to

Independent 3rd June 2025: Farms and supermarkets could pay to bring foreign farm workers to UK, government-commissioned report says
Independent 3rd June 2025: Farms and supermarkets could pay to bring foreign farm workers to UK, government-commissioned report says Independent

FMT 25th May 2025: Malaysian mould manufacturer Mediceram sets up task force to resolve worker grievances following Bangladeshi migrant workers successful strike to address alleged forced labour conditions
FMT 25th May 2025: Malaysian mould manufacturer Mediceram sets up task force to resolve worker grievances following Bangladeshi migrant workers

TBS 23rd May 2025: Malaysia to reopen labour market to Bangaldeshi migrants, syndicate stays but may expand agency list – ‘major modern slavery risk continues: my response’
TBS 23rd May 2025: Malaysia to reopen labour market to Bangaldeshi migrants, syndicate stays but may expand agency list –

Associated Press 21st May 2025: Migrant workers in Malaysia seek unpaid wages from Kawaguchi, a supplier to Japanese companies Panasonic, Sony, Daikin, Hisense and others
Associated Press 21st May 2025: Migrant workers in Malaysia seek unpaid wages from Kawaguchi, a supplier to Japanese companies Panasonic,

FMT 19th May 2025: Malaysia’s Mediceram Glove Factory (supplying brands and buyers like Ansell, YTY, Top Glove) threatened to deport 60 Bangladeshi migrants amid strike, says activist
FMT 19th May 2025: Malaysia’s Mediceram Glove Factory (supplying brands and buyers like Ansell, YTY, Top Glove) threatened to deport

Daily Star 18th May 2025 – Bangladeshi Migrant Worker at Mediceram Sdn Bhd Glove Company in Malaysia (supplying Ansell, YTY, Top Glove and other local and global gloves brands) faces deportation after speaking up on modern slavery and forced labour allegations
Daily Star 18th May 2025 – Bangladeshi Migrant Worker at Mediceram Sdn Bhd Glove Company in Malaysia (supplying Ansell, YTY,

FMT 18th May 2025: 33 Bangladeshi migrant workers sue Malaysian recruitment firm, Malaysian govt over job scam from alleged syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi workers for forced labour in Malaysia
FMT 18th May 2025: 33 Bangladeshi migrant workers sue Malaysian recruitment firm, Malaysian govt over job scam from alleged syndicate

FMT 15th May 2025: Bangladeshi foreign workers in alleged situation of forced labour threaten to go on strike again at mould-making plant Mediceram
FMT 15th May 2025: Bangladeshi foreign workers in an alleged situation of forced labour threaten to go on strike again

Bloomberg EXCLUSIVE 15th May 2025: Malaysia Asks Bangladesh to Withdraw Migrant Labor Probes
Bloomberg EXCLUSIVE 15th May 2025: Malaysia Asks Bangladesh to Withdraw Migrant Labor Probes Original Source: Bloomberg by Anders Melin – 15

Daily Star 14th May 2025 – Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia: Dhaka’s uphill battle to break syndicate
Daily Star 14th May 2025 – Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia: Dhaka’s uphill battle to break syndicate Original Source: The Daily

FMT 14th May 2025: Malaysia-Bangladesh labour talks must address cartel issues, says ex-MP as Bangladeshi Expatriates Advisor Arrives in Malaysia
FMT 14th May 2025: Malaysia-Bangladesh labour talks must address cartel issues, says ex-MP as Bangladeshi Expatriates Advisor Arrives in Malaysia

8th May 2025: Former ATA Malaysia migrant workers’ forced labour case to proceed in English courts following Supreme Court refusal of Dyson appeal
8th May 2025: Former ATA Malaysia migrant workers’ forced labour case to proceed in English courts following Supreme Court refusal

3rd May 2025: FMT – Overdue wages still unpaid despite labour tribunal consent order, say Bangladeshi ex-Kawaguchi workers (supplying Daikin, Hisense, Panasonic, and Sony) when filing Bangladesh and Malaysia Complaints
3rd May 2025: FMT – Overdue wages still unpaid despite labour tribunal consent order, say Bangladeshi ex-Kawaguchi workers (supplying Daikin,

20th Apr 2025 FMT: Nepal forced to pay RM10,000 to secure security guard jobs in Malaysia, activist claims
20th Apr 2025 FMT News: Nepal forced to pay RM10,000 to secure security guard jobs in Malaysia, activist claims Nepalis

FMT 7th Apr 2025: Activist warns of syndicate threat to migrant labour reforms in Malaysia
FMT 7th Apr 2025: Activist warns of syndicate threat to migrant labour reforms in Malaysia As the government gets ready

FMT 28th Mar 2025: Glove maker YTY says Malaysian ceramic mould supplier Mediceram may be involved in forced labour practices
FMT 28th Mar 2025: Glove maker YTY says Malaysian ceramic mould supplier Mediceram may be involved in forced labour practices

FMT 8th Mar 2025: Workers at glove mould-making plant in Malaysia, supplying leading domestic and international gloves companies, not paid for 3 months, claims activist (another alleged Malaysian modern slavery related case)
FMT 8th Mar 2025: Workers at glove mould-making plant in Malaysia, supplying leading domestic and international gloves companies, not paid

FMT 23rd Feb 2025: Two-thirds of Malaysia’s ex-Kawaguchi company employees have found new jobs but remain in situation of acute modern slavery, activist reveals
FMT 23rd Feb 2025: Two-thirds of Malaysia’s ex-Kawaguchi company employees have found new jobs but remain in situation of acute

FMT 7th Jan 2025: Kawaguchi foreign workers in Malaysia preparing to sue 2 prominent Japanese companies, Sony and Panasonic, in U.S. courts
FMT 7th Jan 2025: Kawaguchi foreign workers in Malaysia preparing to sue 2 prominent Japanese companies, Sony and Panasonic, in

31st Dec 2024: FMT – Kawaguchi workers ‘forced’ to relocate, claims activist (Sony, Panasonic and Daikin Malaysian supplier case)
31st Dec 2024: FMT – Kawaguchi workers ‘forced’ to relocate, claims activist (Sony, Panasonic and Daikin Malaysian supplier case) PETALING

26th December 2024: FMT – Penniless and unemployed, Kawaguchi’s foreign workers in Malaysia hoping to secure jobs before Ramadan (Sony, Panasonic & Daikin supplier case)
26th December 2024: FMT – Penniless and unemployed, Kawaguchi’s foreign workers in Malaysia hoping to secure jobs before Ramadan (Sony,

20th December 2024: FMT – Air-con giant Daikin comes to rescue of unpaid modern slavery victims and foreign Kawaguchi workers (Kawaguchi supplies Sony, Panasonic and Daikin – Daikin smallest buyer)
20th December 2024: FMT – Air-con giant Daikin comes to rescue of unpaid modern slavery victims and foreign Kawaguchi workers

20th December 2024: “Seven months of unpaid wages: ‘When will I be free?'” Malaysia: Report on Kawaguchi (Sony, Panasonic, Daikin and Hisense/Sanden supplier) released by PARC
20th December 2024: “Seven months of unpaid wages: ‘When will I be free?’” Malaysia: Report on Kawaguchi (Sony, Panasonic, Daikin

19th December 2024: Malaysian Labour Dept to assist Kawaguchi workers securing new jobs, firm agrees to settle over RM3 million backdated pay in agreement described as ‘offensive,’ global buyers Sony, Panasonic and Daikin remain silent
19th December 2024 Malay Mail: Malaysian Labour Dept to assist Kawaguchi workers securing new jobs, firm agrees to settle over

18th Dec 2024: FMT – Kawaguchi to pay foreign workers’ owed salary in Malaysia after negotiations – Major Japanese conglomerates Sony, Panasonic and Daikin remain silent after unethical cut and run
18th Dec 2024: FMT – Kawaguchi to pay foreign workers’ owed salary in Malaysia after negotiations – Major Japanese conglomerates

18th Dec 2024: Malaysiakini – Almost 300 Kawaguchi Bangladeshi workers left jobless when Sony, Panasonic and Daikin cut and run from modern slavery abuses in Malaysian factory to enrol in employer exchange programme
18th Dec 2024: Malaysiakini – Almost 300 Kawaguchi Bangladeshi workers left jobless when Sony, Panasonic and Daikin cut and run

17th Dec 2024: FMT Malaysian Labour dept promises justice for Kawaguchi Manufacturing modern slavery victims from Bangladesh on strike, key customers were Sony, Panasonic and Daikin
17th Dec 2024: FMT Malaysian Labour dept promises justice for Kawaguchi Manufacturing modern slavery victims from Bangladesh on strike, Kawaguchi

15th Dec 2024: FMT – Ex-MP calls for ministry action after salary protest at Malaysia’s Kawaguchi plastics company supplying Japanese conglomerates Sony, Panasonic and Daikin
15th Dec 2024: FMT – Ex-MP calls for ministry action after salary protest at Malaysia’s Kawaguchi plastics company supplying Japanese