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...
