by nsiadmin | Mar 7, 2026 | Jobs/Recruitment, Government/Policy/Enforcement, Year 2026
Adrian Pereira says the current system is plagued by misconduct, while Charles Santiago calls for the process to be digitalised for greater transparency
by nsiadmin | Feb 27, 2026 | Year 2026, Government/Policy/Enforcement, Housing/Hostels
Migrant workers in Johor may soon be moved into gated dormitories called Centralised Labour Quarters, away from residential areas. Supporters say this will reduce tension with local communities amidst fears of community safety and cultural differences. But for workers...
by nsiadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Debt Bondage, Forced Labour, Human Trafficking, Scams/Deception, Year 2025
United Nations experts have warned that there is “widespread and systematic” exploitation and deception affecting Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia. In their statement, they highlight excessive and fraudulent recruitment fees, false job offers, passport confiscation,...
by nsiadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Racism/Xenophobia, Year 2025
As violence in Myanmar escalates, Adrian Pereira from NSI discusses how ASEAN should step in to stabilise the situation ahead of next month’s...
by nsiadmin | Nov 10, 2025 | Refugees/AsylumSeekers, Year 2025
The sinking of a boat carrying 90 undocumented migrants near the Malaysian-Thai border on Saturday highlights the tragic human cost of irregular migration, say...
by nsiadmin | Nov 7, 2025 | Corruption, Government/Policy/Enforcement, Jobs/Recruitment, Year 2025
Charles Santiago says the requirement for each Bangladeshi recruitment agency to have a permanent office of a minimum area of 10,000 sq ft is simply unfeasible for smaller yet ethical businesses....
by nsiadmin | Nov 4, 2025 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Jobs/Recruitment, Rights/Protections, Scams/Deception, Year 2025
A recent landmark court ruling has awarded RM760,000 in compensation to 93 migrant workers stranded in Malaysia after falling victim to a worker quota fraud. This comes as Malaysia signed a new trade agreement with the US that includes stronger labour protection...
by nsiadmin | Nov 3, 2025 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Rights/Protections, Supply Chains, Wages, Year 2025
The Malaysian Industrial Commercial & Service Employers Association (MICSEA) is calling on the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) to issue clear and structured guidelines on wage payment timelines for foreign workers, following a recent court ruling that employers...
by nsiadmin | Nov 2, 2025 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Rights/Protections, Wages, Year 2025
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the Shah Alam High Court’s ruling on unpaid wages to foreign workers should serve as a clear warning to employers, as withholding salaries is a serious breach of Malaysia’s labour...
by nsiadmin | Nov 2, 2025 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Rights/Protections, Year 2025
A human rights lawyer has criticised the government for being “recalcitrant on migrant legislative reform” despite Malaysia being one of the largest importers of foreign labour in Asia.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/759669
