10th March 2024: The Daily Star – Distressed in Malaysia – Thousands of Bangladeshi migrants jobless, unpaid or underpaid
10th March 2024: The Daily Star – Distressed in Malaysia – Thousands of Bangladeshi migrants jobless, unpaid or underpaid Currently,
Malay Mail 9th Mar 2024: Activists warn rushed 31st Mar visa deadline in Malaysia could force firms to source foreign workers unethically (includes my commentary on the abrupt policy change)
Malay Mail 9th Mar 2024: Activists warn rushed 31st Mar visa deadline in Malaysia could force firms to source foreign
6th Mar 2024: Malaysian government halts foreign worker entry into the country from 31st May 2024 (final calling visa/VDN approval issuance deadline 31st March 2024) as migrant worker management crisis worsens and victims of gross exploitation, unemployment and destitution rise significantly
6th Mar 2024: Malaysian government halts foreign worker entry into the country from 31st May 2024 (final calling visa/VDN approval
5th March 2024: European Council and Parliament strike a deal to ban products made with forced labour (includes background journey towards this regulation, which started for me in 2016 when visiting Brussels and meeting the EU Trade Commissioner)
European Council and Parliament strike a deal to ban products made with forced labour (includes background journey towards this regulation,
4th March 2024: URGENT call for donations/support: Joining forces with HOPE SELANGOR to fill gap in providing humanitarian aid and assistance to victims of criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi workers into forced labour in Malaysia
4th March 2024: URGENT call for donations/support: Joining forces with HOPE SELANGOR to fill gap in providing humanitarian aid and
3rd March 2024: Concern on repatriation of potential trafficking and forced labour victims under Malaysian Migrant Worker Repatriation Programme Commencing 1st March 2024 (Statement by Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist)
3rd March 2024: Concern on repatriation of potential trafficking and forced labour/abuse victims under Malaysian Migrant Worker Repatriation Programme Commencing
2nd March 2024: Bangladeshi MP – New Act drafted to monitor sub-agents of foreign workers and undermine criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi workers for forced labour in Malaysia
2nd March 2024: Bangladeshi MP – New Act drafted to monitor sub-agents of foreign workers and undermine criminal syndicate trafficking
1st March 2024: Duped Bangladeshi worker dies while trying to go home
FMT 1 Mar 2024: Duped Bangladeshi worker (another victim of alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi workers for forced labour in
26th February 2024: Statement by Andy Hall on Joint KDN, KSM and MAPO Operation to Rescue More Destitute and Stranded Victims of the Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Workers from Bangladesh
For Immediate Release 26th Feb 2024: Statement by Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist Andy Hall on Joint KDN, KSM and
25th February 2024: FMT – More than 100 Bangladeshi migrants stranded in Cheras without jobs, says activist Andy Hall
25th February 2024: FMT – More than 100 Bangladeshi migrants (possibly again alleged victims of the criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshis
23rd February 2024: ICIJ – Amazon pays $1.9 million to migrant workers in Saudi Arabia harmed by labour abuses and unethical recruitment practices
23rd February 2024: ICIJ – Amazon pays $1.9 million to migrant workers in Saudi Arabia harmed by labour abuses and
18th February 2024: Bangladeshis pay much higher than peers (US$4500+) to reach Malaysia job market – syndicates, impunity and systemic forced labour
18th February 2024 Business Standard: Bangladeshis pay much higher than peers (US$4500+) to reach Malaysia job market – syndicates, impunity
15th February 2024: Bloomberg Businessweek Feature – Andy Hall ‘Playing God’: This Labor Activist’s Relentless Emails Force Companies to Change
15th February 2024: Bloomberg Businessweek Feature – Andy Hall ‘Playing God’: This Labor Activist’s Relentless Emails Force Companies to Change
8th February 2024 – Activists: Duped Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia sought RM2m in unpaid wages, but only got half (first reported compensation settlement for Bangladesh Malaysia organised crime syndicate victims being trafficked for forced labour in Malaysia)
Malay Mail 8th Feb 2024 – Activists: Duped Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia sought RM2m in unpaid wages, but only got
6th Feb 2024: Benar News – Malaysian Labor Court orders employers to pay Bangladeshi workers RM1 million in unpaid wages
6th Feb 2024: Benar News – Malaysian Labor Court orders employers to pay Bangladeshi workers RM1 million in unpaid wages
28th January 2024: Ex-Immigration DG’s appointment to Ministry of Human Resources a poor fit, say migrant rights activists, as crackdown on irregular foreign workers intensifies in Malaysia
28th January 2024 – Ex-Immigration DG’s appointment to Ministry of Human Resources a poor fit, say migrant rights activists, as
27th January 2024: Why Human Rights Matter to Business with Darian McBain – Interview with Andy Hall – Migrant Worker Rights Specialist
27th January 2024: Why Human Rights Matter to Business with Darian McBain – Interview with Andy Hall – Migrant Worker
26th January 2024 – Council of the EU Press Release: Forced labour – Council adopts position to ban products made with forced labour on the EU market
Council of the EU Press Release 26 January – Council adopts position to ban products made with forced labour on
26th January 2024: UK Seasonal Worker Scheme Modern Slavery Issues: Indonesian fruit picker landed in debt bondage challenges Home Office
26th January 2024: UK Seasonal Worker Scheme Modern Slavery Issues: Indonesian fruit picker landed in debt bondage challenges Home Office
19th January 2024: Malaysia tackling scams affecting thousands of migrant workers
Additional Reading: 16th January 2024: NEWS SUMMARY – Joint Ministerial Meeting & Press Conference on Malaysian Migrant Worker Management Chaos,
16th January 2024: Joint Ministerial Meeting & Press Conference on Malaysian Migrant Worker Management Chaos, As Forced Labour and Worker Destitution Rises Massively
16th January 2024: Joint Ministerial Meeting & Press Conference on Malaysian Migrant Worker Management Chaos, As Forced Labour and Worker
16th January 2024: 751 duped Bangladeshi migrant workers in Pengerang case file RM2 million claim for unpaid wages resulting from situation akin to forced labour, stranded and destitute on arrival in Malaysia (includes my comments)
16th January 2024: 751 duped Bangladeshi migrant workers in Pengerang case file RM2 million claim for unpaid wages resulting from
13th Jan 2024 TBS: Plight of jobless Bangladeshi in Malaysia. Who is to blame?
13th Jan 2024 TBS: Plight of jobless Bangladeshi in Malaysia. Who is to blame? Bangladesh sent around 4 lakh Bangladeshi
12th January 2024: UK government ‘breaching international law’ with seasonal worker scheme, says UN envoy
12th January 2024: TBIJ – UK government ‘breaching international law’ with seasonal worker scheme, says UN envoy The Home Office
6th January 2024: 171 duped Bangladeshi migrant workers deserve compensation, govt told (includes Andy Hall’s full statement)
6th January 2024: FMT: 171 duped Bangladeshi migrant workers deserve compensation, govt told (includes Andy Hall’s full statement) A migrant
30th December 2023: Migrants being duped into Malaysia because of govt’s failure to curb criminal trafficking syndicates and organised crime network, says activist Andy Hall
30th December 2023: FMT: Migrants being duped into Malaysia because of govt’s failure to curb criminal trafficking syndicates and organised
28th December 2023: Thousands of Bangladeshi workers duped over job chances in Johor should be helped not arrested
28th December 2023: Thousands of Bangladeshi workers duped over job chances in Johor should be helped not arrested The Malaysian
7th December 2023: Telegraph (UK) Shimano bike parts ‘made by modern slaves’ in Malaysia sold to commuters
Telegraph (UK) 7th Dec 2023: Shimano bike parts ‘made by modern slaves’ in Malaysia sold to commuters Shimano bike-parts manufacturer
1st December 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
1st December 2023: Kidnapped Bangladeshi journalist recounts ‘ordeal’ in Malaysia trying to expose Bangladesh Malaysia migrant foreign workers’ syndicate
FMT 1st Dec 2023: Kidnapped Bangladeshi journalist recounts ‘ordeal’ in Malaysia trying to expose Bangladesh Malaysia migrant worker’s syndicate The
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
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
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
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
20th November 2023: Migrant worker import quota in Malaysia won via fake contracts, then traded for millions
20th November 2023: Migrant worker import quota in Malaysia won via fake contracts, then traded for millions Migrant worker import
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)