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?
THE Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today criticised senior minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s proposal that employers deduct the salary of their migrant workers to fund their Covid-19 screenings.
“It is both inhumane and inconsiderate. Foreign workers, especially those without permits, are already underpaid and can hardly make ends meet. Ismail’s proposal will inflict a further blow to their livelihood and once again, allow employers to shirk from their responsibility,” said MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon.
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